Yoga

A thick fog this morning and I could hardly see the rock that’s painted white just 20 feet from our window. The NY Times weather page describes the weather in Delhi today as “smokey.” Strange, as there are no reports of fire anywhere. Turns out over 45 domestic and 7 international flights were cancelled today. It’s just incredibly thick fog—probably smog is the better word.

Still no JNU ID, though I applied for it nearly 10 days ago. I thought I would need it for yoga, but it seems I am enrolled. All I needed in the end was a photo, a full page form, and 250 rupees (that’s the very low price of just under $7! After this month it will be about $5 every month from now on). I can go every day if I want—so far I’ve been going at 7:30 am, but there is a 6:30am and a 4:30pm class too….M-F! The yoga is not that different from the US, but it’s more laid back. No one seems too concerned about getting the postures just right. People do what they can and stop when they can’t. They seem to understand a little better that this is more about the mind body experience. There have also been many Indians who have dropped in who don’t have any prior experience.