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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20207 min read
October 2nd Rajalaxmi Standing Poses
Had a truly dreadful night's sleep settling in to the new flat (my normal one was not available until I had already committed elsewhere...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20206 min read
Day 31 - Women's Class
Final blog post from Mumbai airport, which I seem to have arrived at far too early for my 2.25am flight. Have had a lovely last day. Woke...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Day 30 - Prachi Pranayama
Penultimate day and I woke up with a big to-do list buzzing around my head. It was strangely quiet all around, partly because I’m now...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Day 29 - Gulnaz Restorative
My last morning in Goa and I was awoken once again pre-dawn by someone cycling down the street honking their horn loudly and continuously...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20206 min read
Day 27 - Abhi -Pranayama
In years gone by when I have been here in January, the institute has always closed on the Saturday for Republic Day. On the strength of...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Day 25 - Raya
A very sociable last day for Jenny (I’m here till next Wednesday). We had Annie and Cleo over for lunch and it was really nice to chew...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20209 min read
Day 24 - Women's Class Abhijata
I’m having a little trouble controlling my Diabetes at the moment. The blood sugar should be kept constantly at a level of between 4 and...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20207 min read
Day 23 - Rajalaxmi Dog Pose, Dog Pose and more Dog Pose
Long practice in the morning and was interrupted by the doorbell. As I went to answer it, thinking it was Jenny, I got a push from...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Day 22 - Rajalaxmi Drop Backs
I was woken up very early by our neighbours – the building has bathroom windows that open out close to each other and it’s amazing how...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20202 min read
Day 21 Annual Day Celebration and Ganesha's Birthday!
The 43rd Annual Day celebrations kicked off at 10am. There was a showcase of music, singing and dance as well as a discourse from Rajiv...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20207 min read
Day 20 Navaz Women's Class
Just to keep us on our toes, we had a totally unexpected class from Navaz this morning. Navaz doesn't look as if she's going to be the...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20203 min read
Day 19 - Navaz Pranayama
Ended up going to bed super late as my ten year old daughter had had a row with her sister who was minding her and suddenly realised she...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 202011 min read
Day 18 - Surprise!
We had been invited to another extra session at a local hall along with the Russian intensive today. Jenny had to stay home as she is...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20207 min read
Day 17 - Abhijata Backbends
Woke up feeling yoga-licious , yesterday’s classes making their mark on all the systems of my body. Backbends and inversions this morning...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 202010 min read
Day 16 Geetaji and Rajalaxmi
Woke up this morning bright and early and got a rickshaw to a nearby hall where Geetaji was due to teach at 9.30am. We arrived in good...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Day 15 Rajalaxmi Twists
Sleep quality deteriorating as we have cats that live on the tin roof just outside my window and I think they may be possessed – the...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20207 min read
Day 13 Women's Class Abhijata
I woke up a little full of worry and woe and as I walked to class had the feeling that it may take a minor miracle to lift my heavy heart...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Day 12 Navaz Pranayama
Woke up in great spirits and enjoyed some singing while getting ready for the day. Last day of restricted practice and my energy is...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Day 11 - Raya Jumping and Hand Balances
A bit of a late night last night, as I booked flights and accommodation to go down to Goa for the weekend towards the end of the month...
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Tamara Hockey
Oct 28, 20209 min read
Day 10 - Women's Class Abhijta
Happy Days – Women’s class on Wednesday mornings.  I would love to be able to tell you that I greeted having to be in ‘ladies corner’...
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