Author Archives: Chere K Thomas

Sunday with Nana Part 3 – the Spice Man and the parking police

We had a wonderful class yesterday with Sunita – abdominals! Sunita’s classes have been the highlight for me this trip of all classes at the Institute.

RIMYI has changed the classes from when I was here before. Instead of having two women’s classes a week, there is now only one women’s class on Saturdays and the Wednesday 9:30am class is now a “General Class.” I’m not sure the definition of a “General Class” but I’m pretty sure the two “General Classes” I’ve taken were more of an Intermediate 2 class geared for students about 20 years younger than me.

The Friday night Pranayama class that used to be led by Geetaji is now led by Prashant.

I’ll start with another video of the Spice Man and the parking police. While we were in his store the police were driving down the street with their loud speaker speaking in Mirathi. We had no idea what they were saying so I asked the Spice Man to explain what was going on and he was more than happy to oblige.

Here are some more photos of the people at the Fort.

By now you may have realized that the people of Pune have no problem posing for photos for and with foreigners they’ll never see again. Not only did they pose for my photos, but I was also expected to pose for them.

Here are more photos of the Fort.

I’m heading out this morning to observe the children’s class, followed by Sunday morning Sutras study with Prashant. Then another Sunday with Nana.

I still have more photos and videos to share of our outing last Sunday so, wifi permitting, I’ll get those out in a post soon.

Blogged on Amma’s MacBook from Pune with LOVE!

Sunday with Nana Part 2 – The Spice Man & the Fort

We had a special treat when Nana took us to the spice store and we met the spice man. He was so nice, had so much character, a good sense of humor and a great smile. Best of all, he had no problem being in a couple videos I took of him, one of which I’ll share with you via YouTube today.

WordPress, the vehicle for this blog, updated it’s site so I’m working with new blocks to import paragraphs and photos. The photos are now in “galleries” so I believe you can click on the first picture and you’ll be able to go through all the photos in each gallery. Try it out. The following gallery consists of photos driving through an area of Pune where there are a lot of street vendors.

Bruce made a comment that the vendors didn’t appear to have many customers. which is the reason why I was able to get such good photos of them. If I take photos of those vendors with a lot of customers, you wouldn’t be able to see the vendors. So now you know my strategy.

There’s this very old and beautiful fort in the middle of town called Shaniwar Wada Fort where we spent a couple hours. The following gallery is all about the people.

Here’s a gallery focused on the Fort’s structure.

I have more photos of the Fort and the people there and videos I’ll share in my next post.

The weather is warming up and we’re having some beautiful days here with a little rain. Let’s hope it stays dry for the remainder of my stay.

I’ve enjoyed reading your comments, and especially those comments posted by Robb, Alo and Kando. It’s always refreshing to see things through the eyes of the little ones.

Blogged on Amma’s MacBook from Pune with LOVE!

Mostly Photos

Above – Saturday Students, Linda, Lara and Joyce, holding a 5-minute Sirsasana (headstand) at my home studio (OBYoga)

WordPress changed some settings so it’s possible my blog is about to take on a different look, probably mostly because I have to get used to it and figure out the new settings.

Here’s what shopping looks like.

Ghoulish train ride

Outdoor Adventures with Dad


Sea World


Dinner at Rockin’ Baja Lobster


Just another boring sunset …


Arrgh



It was my birthday and everyone had a candle except me …



Selfies


Jamie & Grandma

Ron & the Kids at Big Bear


Aloha

Ron sent me these photos from Kauai of him and Samantha.

Mahalo!


I’ve been in the Bay Area the past couple days and I’ve had quite an adventure of my own (sorry, no photos to share). It’s been a good trip, and today will be even better because I will get to see Alo and Kando. I can’t wait to see those little rascals!

Sending love and well wishes on my new 12’ iPad Pro from overcast and rainy Walnut Creek.