Send Becca to study and practice at the Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute!

rebecca Newbould Start Date: Nov 16, 2015 - End Date: Jan 14, 2016
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Professional Development
  • 8th Cross Rd, Mysuru, Karnataka 570002, India

My Travel Story

by: rebecca Newbould Start Date: Nov 16, 2015 - End Date: Jan 14, 2016
  • Study/Degree Abroad
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Professional Development
Yoga is much more than a physical exercise, or a metatative practice.  It offers the opportunity for self discovery - a meeting between both the physical body and mental well-being.  Unless the 2 are interconnected, you are not truly doing yoga.  For quite some time, I tried various forms of yoga practices, but was thinking of it in a way to get fit, or to stretch.  It was not till I found the Ashtanga Yoga that I have been able to discover my path towards my purpose.  I am still on that path and after practicing for 5 years, or rather 2 full years with purpose, I am ready to visit the shala in the very place this practice was born - Mysore, India.  

I am hoping that through my practice there, being submerged in a different culture, meeting like-minding people, hearing stories, and through studies, I will perhaps get closer towards discovering my true self. I plan on making several trips there to practice and study, but I am hoping the get some assistance to get there.  This opportunity means the world to me and I am not sure of what the outcome will be once I go.  I may discover my purpose, I may discover I do not want to leave, I may undercover a bit more knowledge to bring back and share with others, or I may discover that this pracitce is not my calling.  All I know is that I need to live presently, and not attach to the outcome. For that, I am truly excited.

I have to apply 2 months prior and wait 2 weeks to get notified of acceptance.  I would like to go in March and April.  If I am unable to get in for March, I will apply for April and May. Please help me get to India!
  • 8th Cross Rd, Mysuru, Karnataka 570002, India