BEST
- evening satsang guest lectures and musical performances
- chanting
- chanting
- chocolate
- philosophy lectures
- practicing advanced asanas
- homemade yogurt and granola
- early morning walking meditation
- anything on the beach
- thai yoga massages
- thai yoga massages
- mantra initiation
- advanced pranayana
- karma yoga
- getting to know people from around the world
WORST
- lack of sleep (this was supplemented with naps)
- morning lectures (hard to pay attention due to the above)
- emotionally eating bread (bread is the junk food of the ashram. most of us did this)
- kriyas (while they were interesting, my overall experience was unpleasant)
- sitting 8 hours a day
- running from one class to another
- sand in my tent
- internet not working
- karma yoga (at first it was bad, but by the end it was one of the best things)
- not getting to know a lot of people
As you can see, it was the little things that would make it or break it. The good outweighed the bad, in the end.
Hi Kelly,
ReplyDeleteJust read your later posts, congratulations on your graduation! And, more importantly on the life lessons, knowing yourself better, overall, on the whole experience! I liked the way you wrote the advice on surrendering. It sure prompted me to reflect. I can say this was one of the most important life lessons I learned. More from ‘A Course in Miracles’ perspective, but the same thing: realizing when, after I do what I can and I am happy with my efforts, surrender! It’s hard to give up the control we think we should have, but it works!
Talk to you soon,
Camelia
Kelly! It is so nice to read your Ashram experiences here. I had similar likes/dislikes, although I couldn't indulge on the bread (although I heard it was delicious). Wishing you an exceptional trip to Central America! Big hug, Kate
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