November 2018
My attempts to learn Yoga and Vedanta have had many mishaps. Then a chance meeting with Swami Govindanand set the stage for a month long teacher training in Kodakkad, North Kerala: a new ashram, limited students and peace filled surroundings.
The course was designed by Swami Vishnudevananda back in...
Sun in a bowl
A soup for all seasons
This simple one bowl dish always brings on a smile as almost every time i have made it, it gets...
Corn: Tainted Sunshine
This a big alert!
This wonderful grain with its sweet fibre is now a vicious food.
The cause - it is mostly genetically modified and sprayed...
Self and Selfie: Raghu Rai
As legends go, Raghu Rai is relaxed, smiles a lot, has a penetrating gaze and really looks at you when he speaks. The first...
Like Cats, Like China
Through the night, rain had fallen and I would wake when it stopped. At six I noticed it seemed to taking a breather and...
Time Lapse in Fort Kochi
In the 90's, the town of Fort Kochi was a simple sleepy one lane street with large Dutch buildings, mostly yellow and white churches...
Healing Lessons: Week 8
With Panchkarma, my journey into healing in kerala ends - now to carry the lessons into Life with Old patterns and addictions! My lip...
Auburn: After the Gold Rush
The Courthouse at Auburn stands above the town, visible from the highway, almost inviting you to explore the city.
Back in the days of 1840's,...
About Me
Food has defined my life: one side of the family is gluttonous and has some wickedly good cooks- specially my uncles and every meal is a discovery in flavours. The other side is austere, minimal and happy to eat a set balanced menu everyday… Read More
