Once you have traveled - <blockquote><p>“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quiestest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Conroy” target=”_blank”>Pat Conroy</a></p> Check out the original post http://www.goinspired.com/once-you-have-traveled/
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Once you have traveled
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quiestest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.”
If you reject - <blockquote><p>“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”</p></blockquote> <p><a href=”http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_A._Michener”>James Michener</a></p> Check out the original post http://www.goinspired.com/if-you-reject/
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If you reject
“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”
Yoga for Peace in India. An Interview with Sowmya Ayyar - <h1>An Interview with Sowmya Ayyar-Go Inspired’s instructor for Yoga for Peace</h1> <p> </p> <p>Go Inspired is lucky to be working in collaboration with Sowmya Ayyar in our unique Yoga for Peace Program. Yoga for Peace takes place this September for 10 days in India near Jodhpur where participants will stay at a Bishnoi Village. Sowmya’s nature and background makes her a knowledegable teacher where students will thrive in a comfortable environment while also getting to experience the beauty and spirit of India.</p> <p>Go Inspired had a chance to get to know Sowmya more.</p> <p> </p> <p>1) How did you learn about Yoga for Peace? or How did your interest start?</p> <p>The day I moved to Peace School, someone asked me if I was a yoga teacher. She wanted to learn from me. So did others. We decided to start a weekly session. I thought it would be cool to focus each week on the theme that we were studying—Theories, Gender, Terrorism, Environment—and link it to the yoga practice. That turned into my term project, which turned into a full-fledged course. Now I adapt how I teach using peace concepts.</p> <p> </p> <p>2) What changes have you seen from Yoga for Peace (whether with people or experiences?)</p> <p>I have gotten feedback that people now feel yoga is appropriate for them, for their culture, and for peacebuilding activities. I notice that people can relax better, and they are also more content with what they have. They become less greedy. I have also seen lightbulbs going off during workshops and sessions, where there is a realization of “I can be happy.”</p> <p> </p> <p>3) Why is Yoga for Peace important in your eyes?</p> <p>Yoga has often been used as a tool for inner peace. I see it as a tool for world peace as well. I believe that if people in conflict zones practice yoga together or separately, they are more likely to turn toward peace.</p> <p> </p> <p>4) How does your background contribute to what you bring to a class?</p> <p>I have a background in Sociology, Gerontology, Peace Studies, and Environmental Security. And then my yoga teaching background. Plus I have worked in large and small non-profits and NGOs. When I work with a particular group, I assess the group first (whether formally or informally). I collect relevant information about socio-economic status, geographic location,</p> <p> </p> <p>5) Where have yoga for peace programs been implemented? ( for example, Schools, organizations)</p> <p>I have taught yoga for peace in different formats in universities around the world as short workshops; and then brought yoga to meet the needs of a variety of groups, from domestic violence survivors in California to HIV+ women and children in rural India, to special needs kids and corporate environments.</p> <p> </p> <p>6) What is special to you about India that you would like to share with participants in the program?</p> <p>In India, you get a community sense of awe for any form of yoga. It is respected immensely. You get a chance to see a land where yoga is practiced off the mat, more often than on.</p> <p> </p> <p>7)What will be interesting for people participating living in the Bishnoi village?</p> <p>a. The location we will be at is specially nice because the history and the culture of the people there is about environmental peace. They are known to be pro-nature and pro-women and children. We might be able to take our yoga practice out of the guest house and into the land—which is pristine and calm. And you never know if you will run into villagers walking with their cows or camels. The area is beautiful.</p> <p> </p> <p>8) Why should someone join the program?</p> <p>a. You should join if you are a yoga teacher trying to do interesting projects and take yoga to diverse populations outside of studios. You should join if your NGO serves conflicted peoples and places (environments) and you want to find an alternative way of conflict transformation. You should join if you like yoga and you like peace!</p> Check out the original post http://www.goinspired.com/yoga-for-peace-in-india-an-interview-with-sowmya-ayyar/
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Yoga for Peace in India. An Interview with Sowmya Ayyar
An Interview with Sowmya Ayyar-Go Inspired’s instructor for Yoga for Peace
Go Inspired is lucky to be working in collaboration with Sowmya Ayyar in our unique Yoga for Peace Program. Yoga for Peace takes place this September for 10 days in India near Jodhpur where participants will stay at a Bishnoi Village. Sowmya’s nature and background makes her a knowledegable teacher where students will thrive in a comfortable environment while also getting to experience the beauty and spirit of India.
Go Inspired had a chance to get to know Sowmya more.
1) How did you learn about Yoga for Peace? or How did your interest start?
The day I moved to Peace School, someone asked me if I was a yoga teacher. She wanted to learn from me. So did others. We decided to start a weekly session. I thought it would be cool to focus each week on the theme that we were studying—Theories, Gender, Terrorism, Environment—and link it to the yoga practice. That turned into my term project, which turned into a full-fledged course. Now I adapt how I teach using peace concepts.
2) What changes have you seen from Yoga for Peace (whether with people or experiences?)
I have gotten feedback that people now feel yoga is appropriate for them, for their culture, and for peacebuilding activities. I notice that people can relax better, and they are also more content with what they have. They become less greedy. I have also seen lightbulbs going off during workshops and sessions, where there is a realization of “I can be happy.”
3) Why is Yoga for Peace important in your eyes?
Yoga has often been used as a tool for inner peace. I see it as a tool for world peace as well. I believe that if people in conflict zones practice yoga together or separately, they are more likely to turn toward peace.
4) How does your background contribute to what you bring to a class?
I have a background in Sociology, Gerontology, Peace Studies, and Environmental Security. And then my yoga teaching background. Plus I have worked in large and small non-profits and NGOs. When I work with a particular group, I assess the group first (whether formally or informally). I collect relevant information about socio-economic status, geographic location,
5) Where have yoga for peace programs been implemented? ( for example, Schools, organizations)
I have taught yoga for peace in different formats in universities around the world as short workshops; and then brought yoga to meet the needs of a variety of groups, from domestic violence survivors in California to HIV+ women and children in rural India, to special needs kids and corporate environments.
6) What is special to you about India that you would like to share with participants in the program?
In India, you get a community sense of awe for any form of yoga. It is respected immensely. You get a chance to see a land where yoga is practiced off the mat, more often than on.
7)What will be interesting for people participating living in the Bishnoi village?
a. The location we will be at is specially nice because the history and the culture of the people there is about environmental peace. They are known to be pro-nature and pro-women and children. We might be able to take our yoga practice out of the guest house and into the land—which is pristine and calm. And you never know if you will run into villagers walking with their cows or camels. The area is beautiful.
8) Why should someone join the program?
a. You should join if you are a yoga teacher trying to do interesting projects and take yoga to diverse populations outside of studios. You should join if your NGO serves conflicted peoples and places (environments) and you want to find an alternative way of conflict transformation. You should join if you like yoga and you like peace!
Twenty Years From Now… - <p>One of Go Inspired’s mottos is summed up perfectly by Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”.</p> <p>At Go Inspired, we recognize how hard it can be to do the things you really want to do when you have a job, school, family, etc. But we know how important it is to grow and gain new experiences. This summer, Go Inspired has a variety of options to EXPLORE, DREAM and DISCOVER.</p> <div id=”attachment_1634” class=”wp-caption alignleft” style=”width: 310px”><a href=”http://www.goinspired.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6075491412_a1b56ee1eb.jpg”><img class=”size-medium wp-image-1634” title=”Florence” src=”http://www.goinspired.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6075491412_a1b56ee1eb-300x225.jpg” alt=”” width=”300” height=”225” /></a><p class=”wp-caption-text”>By: <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/eguidetravel/6075491412/” target=”_blank”>eGuide Travel</a></p></div> <h2>Commedia dell’Arte & Italian Interior Design</h2> <p>If you are an art lover or just love Italy, join us in Florence for 3 weeks this June for our 2 hands-on workshops in Commedia dell’Arte and Italian Interior Design. It is your chance to stroll the streets of Florence, feel the energy that thrives in the city or take a trip to the Tuscan hills to take in beautiful views.</p> <h2>Yoga, Meditation and Sacred Dance</h2> <p>If you want to feel one with nature and help harmonize your body, join us on a sacred island in Greece where you will explore the beautiful Greek island while doing yoga, meditation and sacred dance.</p> <h2>English and Surf</h2> <p>If you are not a native English speaker and would like to practice, join us in England for our English and Surf course. There you will have an opportunity to learn how to surf in a surfer’s paradise and have fun English classes where you will improve your pronunciation and overall English.</p> <h2>Yoga for Peace</h2> <p>If you are looking to see how Yoga and Peace tie together, join us in India for our Yoga for Peace course. There you will live in a Bishnoi Village practicing and learning about Yoga for Peace.</p> <p>All of these are opportunities to add amazing experiences to your lives. These programs will introduce you to people from other places as well as allow you experience life in a different country.</p> <p>So as Mark Twain said, “So throw off the bowlines” and join us for an incredible summer experience!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> Check out the original post http://www.goinspired.com/twenty-years-from-now-2/
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Twenty Years From Now…
One of Go Inspired’s mottos is summed up perfectly by Mark Twain. “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”.
At Go Inspired, we recognize how hard it can be to do the things you really want to do when you have a job, school, family, etc. But we know how important it is to grow and gain new experiences. This summer, Go Inspired has a variety of options to EXPLORE, DREAM and DISCOVER.
By: eGuide Travel
Commedia dell’Arte & Italian Interior Design
If you are an art lover or just love Italy, join us in Florence for 3 weeks this June for our 2 hands-on workshops in Commedia dell’Arte and Italian Interior Design. It is your chance to stroll the streets of Florence, feel the energy that thrives in the city or take a trip to the Tuscan hills to take in beautiful views.
Yoga, Meditation and Sacred Dance
If you want to feel one with nature and help harmonize your body, join us on a sacred island in Greece where you will explore the beautiful Greek island while doing yoga, meditation and sacred dance.
English and Surf
If you are not a native English speaker and would like to practice, join us in England for our English and Surf course. There you will have an opportunity to learn how to surf in a surfer’s paradise and have fun English classes where you will improve your pronunciation and overall English.
Yoga for Peace
If you are looking to see how Yoga and Peace tie together, join us in India for our Yoga for Peace course. There you will live in a Bishnoi Village practicing and learning about Yoga for Peace.
All of these are opportunities to add amazing experiences to your lives. These programs will introduce you to people from other places as well as allow you experience life in a different country.
So as Mark Twain said, “So throw off the bowlines” and join us for an incredible summer experience!
Airline Safety Videos for our traveling customers! - <p>So how many of you really pay attention to the safety videos when flying? I can honestly say that I don’t watch them. I try but they just don’t seem to catch my attention. I know the information is important but they’re just so boring.</p> <p>Well finally one airline recognized the problem of passengers not paying attention. We came across this video and thought it worthy of sharing! I certainly paid attention!</p> <p><a href=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdLOWxNzhVs” target=”_blank”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr>v=GdLOWxNzhVs</wbr></a></p> <p>I think my favorite part is when the “flight attendant” moves her hips! Such a great video. Left us smiling! Hope it makes you smile too!</p> Check out the original post http://www.goinspired.com/airline-safety-videos/
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Airline Safety Videos for our traveling customers!
So how many of you really pay attention to the safety videos when flying? I can honestly say that I don’t watch them. I try but they just don’t seem to catch my attention. I know the information is important but they’re just so boring.
Well finally one airline recognized the problem of passengers not paying attention. We came across this video and thought it worthy of sharing! I certainly paid attention!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=GdLOWxNzhVs I think my favorite part is when the “flight attendant” moves her hips! Such a great video. Left us smiling! Hope it makes you smile too!
