5 of 8 – I spent my birthday in the Himalayas with a cracked watermelon, a quiet cave, a chocolate cake by the Ganga and a bull that ate the last slice.
My Birthday in the Himalayas: Cake, Bulls, and a Cave Saint Read More »
4 of 8 – I signed up for 30 days of Panchakarma in Rishikesh — oil massages, strict diet, and more enemas than I care to count. It wasn’t glamorous, but it worked
Ayurvedic Enemas and Panchakarma: The Weirdest Health Experience of My Life Read More »
3 of 8 – I didn’t come to Rishikesh to find myself. I came to practice and the practice didn’t care how I felt that day. It asked the same thing every morning: show up.
Yoga in Rishikesh: The Ashtanga Grind and the Truth About Yoga Tourism Read More »
2 of 8 – My first few days in India were intense. I got eaten by bed bugs, walked 20 miles by accident, got sick and had my first real taste of life in Rishikesh. This is how it all unfolded.
My First Days in India: Dogs, Bed Bugs and Getting Lost Read More »
1 of 8 – What really happens when you land in India alone for the first time?
What It’s Really Like to Land in India Alone (And End Up in Rishikesh) Read More »
Wondering how far your money goes in Thailand these days?
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I used to struggle with Thai — no one could understand me. Then I learned the sounds, the tones, and started using ChatGPT to build custom flashcards, create sentences, and even simulate conversations. Now I’m actually making progress — and I’m giving away the same 625-word starter pack I used to get started.
Learn Thai with AI: How I Use ChatGPT to Study the Language Read More »
A deep dive into the real meaning of Nadi Shodhana, where it came from and
how it differs from Anulom Vilom
Nadi Shodhana vs Anulom Vilom Read More »
Yoga didn’t start in a gym 100 years ago. This post explores the cultural appropriation of yoga in the West, why honoring its roots matters, and how we can move from surface-level practice to deep respect.
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Why do friends and family overlook your work? Familiarity Devaluation might be to blame. Learn how this hidden mindset keeps creators stuck — and how to rise anyway.
Why Friends and Family Don’t Always Support You Read More »