I will make this post short because I just arrived home (11pm) from the Shraddhanjali and dinner with Chris and Cristy, who dropped in for a two day Pune visit along their travels.

Below, five of us catch a ride in a mini van to the Shraddhanjali, a tribute to end the one year mourning of Guruji’s death. From left to right – our driver, Cristy, Chris, Juan (Spain), Umi and the camera wielding me. 

Below, Abhijata (Guruji’s granddaughter) speaks of memories of her times with Guruji.

Below, Geetaji (Guruji’s daughter) talks about the continuing obligations of Iyengar yoga practitioners. That’s Raya fixing Geetaji’s seat and positioning. Raya played a key role in my shoulder surgery in 2013, as did Abhijata.

Selfie of my friend, Winnie (lives in DC) and me after the ceremony. Winnie was here in 2013, and she travels to attend Manouso workshops in SF, LA & SD so she’s no stranger to me. 

This is the morning guard for the Institute. He was dressed to greet and guard at the entrance of the ceremony and was happy to pose for me.

When we got dropped off at the Institute after the ceremony I showed the afternoon/evening guard the photo I took of the other guard (above). He immediately ran and got his hat and asked me to take his photo. I told him to go to the monument so I could take his photo there. Notice his feet. This is the same guard who told us “no shoes” when we took the photos there yesterday. I let it slide. I’m definitely not looking for problems…

After the ceremony, Chris, Cristy and I went to South Indies for dinner. This is a more upscale restaurant just around the corner from the Institute. This is the main course. There were several servings of “starters” before this plate arrived and I was stuffed! 

I have a lot more photos from the day I spent with Chris and Cristy I’ll share tomorrow and over the weekend. I got up early this morning to attend Prashant’s 7am class (which was wonderful), then Nana picked me up at 10:30. Nana and I went for a chai and before we picked C&C up at 11. It’s been a long day for me and I feel like I’m coming down with a sore throat … again.

G’nite!

Blogged on Amma’s MacBook from iNdia with LOVE!