Category Places

Ganga river with people relaxing and temple in the background.

Returning to Rishikesh

Rishikesh is known as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” My first visit here was four years ago, after I became more curious about yoga and serious about my practice. Since then, I have been returning yearly to deepen my…

Small apartment with big windows and a view, good natural light with a working table and a view of the hills.

My Temporary Home Checklist

Finding a place to stay for a few nights is easy. Finding somewhere you can actually live for a month (or three or six) is a different story. One of the biggest challenges of living between places is finding the…

View of the green jungle and ocean before sunset in San Agustinillo Oaxaca.

Returning to the Coast of Oaxaca: A Self-Made Retreat

“A Higher Power is leading you. Be led by the same. The Higher Power knows what to do and how to do it. Trust it.” — Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk 265 (1936) The coast of…