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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Hi Everyone!
It's been a long time since I have written to you, but I think about my yoga family all the time. As you all know, I have entered what they call in this country "the empty nest" stage with both of my children out of the house and attending college. This gave me a long-awaited opportunity to return to my birthplace for the month of Durga Puja.
For the first time in 25 years, I spent the whole month of the puja in India. I traveled all over visiting Varanasi, Shridi (Sai Baba), attending the second school opening in Mumbai, and visiting the school in Pune, where I realized a life-long dream of meeting Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar.
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I had such a wonderful time that it almost seemed unreal--it seemed like a dream.
Here is the tree where Buddha was enlightened surrounded by his five disciples.
I think because I went without expectations or plans, every day brought me the best possible experience. This was also the first time I have been away from the Teacher Training for so long. I felt very sad before I left with my two kids gone and I wanted to find fulfillment, to fill up the empty nest!
Ganges in Varanasi at dawn.
 The bank of the Hardawar Ganges awaiting the Aarti ceremony.
My trip showed me that we can all enjoy our lives. When you think your world is ending you find it is really just beginning. India is a wonderful life teacher. Sheshows you how small all of your problems are, despite the incredible difficulties and struggles of daily life, she has the beauty and strength to uplift your soul with a mind-altering spirituality and happiness.
Sarnath where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park
The lineage of Bishnu Ghosh: Lahiri Mahasaya
When I was a girl I could not wait to leave India. Now that I am an adult, I cannot wait to go back.
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My Upcoming Seminars:
Kripalu Pregnancy: September 21 - 23, 2012
Philadelphia: September 29, 2012
Rome: October 20, 2012
Women's Retreat Austin: TBA
The first ever Pregnancy seminar was a great success. A special thank you to Dr. Doreen Wiggins, whose expertise and warmth made it a truly enlightening and educational experience for us all. I look forward to doing it with her again next year. And a special thank you to Mary Ann Nassa, for all of her hard work writing the manual and organizing the seminar.
And the woman's retreat, as always, was amazing. We spiced things up this year with a little cooking and with a stunning panel of medical experts for women's health issues.
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NEW STUDIOS
USA
Bikram Yoga Peoria, AZ Ben Tosuner
Bikram Yoga Aptos, CA Nicole Duke
Bikram Yoga Huntington Beach, CA Donna Antonelli
Bikram Yoga Athens, GA Jolin Conine
Bikram Yoga Cincinnati, OH Chelsea Ferrie
Bikram Yoga Cleveland, OH Jeannine LoConti
Bikram Yoga Katy, TX Holly Hope
Bikram Yoga Tyler, TX Rachel Hudson
Bikram Yoga Tysons Corner, VA Insel Metin
International
Bikram Yoga St. Albert, AB Canada Melissa Dechaine
Bikram Yoga Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Yuri Scott Bikram's Yoga College of India - Bandra
Bikram Yoga Sandefjord, Norway Inger Marie Skaarslette
Bikram Yoga Istanbul, Turkey Ayse Erenel Bikram Yoga London Bridge, UK Olga Allon
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To all the Bikram yoga teachers and studio owners around the world, I honor, appreciate, and thank you; it is because of you that Bikram yoga is such a success. I wish good health and prosperity in the New Year for you and for all of your students.
Love & Peace,
Rajashree
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Friday, December 16, 2011 at 11:46AM | Author 
My name is Amanda and as the director of SSHY, I would like to offer you a very warm welcome to the world of Bikram yoga. To learn more about me and to meet the rest of your Stafford Street Hot Yoga team, click here. We are so pleased to have you!
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