Sad to go...

OK so most of the pilgrims have left Rishikesh and its much more peaceful now. BUT I'm leaving for Dharamsala tomorrow at 6am with 2 peeps from my Trika yoga class. We are going in style in an AC car...one of the guys is a little prissy and it was his idea:) So I'm sad to leave here becasue I could really immerse myself in study for alot longer. I haven't been too focused on the yoga. I wanted to come here and not HAVE to do anything which has been opposite of all the other people I've met. And the yoga-its all about bhakti yoga. I'm a bit embarassed as to how yoga is in the states. The asanas are all we focus on in class. Yes I go to plenty of kirtans and try and live by the 8 limbs but these can be greatly perfected, especially on my part as a yoga teacher. I mean the kriyas that people do here take a few hours each morning. Kriyas are cleansing techniques. I tried one, call Vomita Dhauti, you can guess what that is...and I did a mini Shanka something.. I'll explain in person. People here are hard core in India to change, to transform. Its really cool to see. I've met so many great people and lots of crazies too. I've had some stalkers but its all a learning curve. The first time you travel alone is a pretty big deal but now, only after 3 weeks, I feel it could be a normal practice. The like-mindedness of all the people Ive bonded with is awesome. I love the freedom and its something you rarely get to feel because we all get so caught up in our own bullshit....So I am on my way to say goodbye to my Rishikesh boyfriend I guess you can say...and to say goodbye to Rishikesh...for now... because I will return. Until Dharamsala! Peace and Love xoxoxo