F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I have not done much yoga. Can I participate in this tour?
Yes. The practice we will enjoy is supportive yoga, gentle stretches and calming or energizing breathwork. This practice is for EVERY BODY; our yoga is not competitive, aerobic or forceful. Perhaps you have been studying for some time, but your partner has not; you both will be fine. Cecily has worked with multi-level classes and beginning students for years. We all start somewhere.
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Do I have to practice yoga every day?
No. You will be dealing with a lot of transitions: jet lag, altitude, new diet. Of course, supportive yoga may actually help with these adjustments, but if you’d rather skip a practice, it is up to you.
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Will my practice of yoga change because I am in the Himalayas?
Yes. The poses we choose to practice, the transitions between the poses, and the breathwork will be slow and gentle; you will be encouraged to be aware of your body and your breath.
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How much gear do you recommend I bring?
We suggest that you travel light. Bring a mat and one loose-fitting outfit for scheduled practice; sometimes our yoga occurs spontaneously as we hike through a valley or pause to enjoy a view, so you’ll be wearing outdoor clothing. There are opportunities to have laundry done along the way. Cecily carries a few props to support our scheduled practices.
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What does it mean to live a yogic life-style?
To live yogically is to rise early, practice appropriately, eat and drink mindfully, detoxify, act according to the yamas and niyamas (do not be violent, or lie, or steal, or waste resources, or grasp; do be content, pure, disciplined, self-reflective and honoring of a presence greater than yourself), and be early to bed. Some of this happens naturally in Bhutan; not much goes on after dark. Yoga can ease the discomforts of travel and help you discover who you truly are; how rigorously you adhere to a yogic life-style is your choice.
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What are the Kripalu/Pranakriya traditions?
According to Yoga Journal, Kripalu Yoga is “a challenging approach to asana practice that emphasizes meditation and breathwork, and encourages inward focus and spiritual attunement.” The teachings of Swami Kripalu are also the inspiration behind Pranakriya Yoga; Pranakriya classes and programs are true to the ancient tradition Swami Kripalu lived and taught, and have been adapted by Yoganand Michael Carroll for western students living active lives in the world.
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What about food, accommodations, travel and finances?
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