{"id":14502,"date":"2024-09-29T16:32:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-29T23:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.obyoga.com\/?p=14502"},"modified":"2024-09-29T16:32:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T23:32:06","slug":"first-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.obyoga.com\/?p=14502","title":{"rendered":"First impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I arrived at the Bangalore airport at 5:15 am Sunday. A driver took me to Bellur, along with two others who arrived on different flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have had rides with a lot of crazy drivers in India but this one takes the prize!. He was not only the craziest driver, but about half way to Bellur he decided it was necessary to blast his stereo system for 3 over-50s women, showing off his incredible woofer system. The bass was so loud the whole car was shaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Backseat view on drive to Bellur.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I took a video but my phone\u2019s WiFi is not allowing it to download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yoga Center is surrounded with beautiful views of the countryside. I haven\u2019t taken many photos yet, but here are a few. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patanjali outside the entrance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View overlooking the countryside from the premises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View overlooking the countryside from the premises.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Covered patio dining hall.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Blogged on Amma\u2019s iPhone with love from Bellur.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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