OUR JOURNEY HOME: A RETREAT TO INDIA – NOVEMBER, 2023 – GOA By Eric Paskel | December 4, 2023 Welcome to Goa Tropical libation Ready to practice yoga Don’t leave without us! Outdoor toilet? Sun, surf, sand awaits you.
Our Journey Home: A Retreat to India – November, 2023 By Editor | November 23, 2023 Welcome to the Vedanta Academy One of the many of Swamiji’s published books A Hindu god, or…? Swamiji and his students Discussion time Study time Being of service On the road to somewhere Creepy crawly Happy faces Hindu Festival of Lights And…so it goes…until next time
Greek Isles in Style – July, 2023 By Eric Paskel | August 12, 2023 Yasso (hello) from Athens and Amorgos Touring Athens on bikes Looks so refreshingly delicious Sea ferry to Amorgos What’s your water sport? Look ma, no hands Cruising Hmmm..our next adventure is… The Power People making this Retreat a reality Special moment between Mother and Son Are you looking at me??? Male antics Just chillin’ jumping jehoshaphat Strong “trees” Let’s practice some yoga Sing a-long Antio sas (goodbye)
Mar de Jade – 2021 By Eric Paskel | June 2, 2021 Welcome to Mar de Jade Silence is golden! The view says it all! Making beautiful music Food for thought Taking class Welcome aboard Deep in thought Meal time on the yacht Listening intently Help! I’m being crushed! (Not really) Flora Have fresh coconuts, ready to drink Masking up? Retreaters, Aho!!! Feet! Glorious feet! Nothing like a beautiful sunset to set the tone for a lovely evening
Journey to Your Soul: India Retreat, 2019 By Eric Paskel | November 16, 2019 Welcome! Hometown Vedanta Academy Vedanta Academy campus Vedanta Academy dorm and lecture hall For whom the bell tolls India team Happy students! Studying one of the “good” books Hanging with Swamiji and friends Words of encouragement Message on the bottle Swamiji and a few of his students Bahja Caves Down by the station Doughnuts? Indian snail? Butterflies are free Of course, dogs have a way of finding Eric on every trip. Playing footsies Interesting pose Posing Intense Eric’s road show Yoga can be practiced anywhere Down-time Solitude Has all the makings of an Eric photo Breathtaking Taj Bekal’s innards Taj Bekal Resort & Spa -Kerala, India Trying to dry out the rugs Strip center Roof top early morning. They run the show Munchtime Mooove on down! They have a lot more than most. On the way to the caves. Sweet lady spreading love Sign advertising what’s up the road Laundry day. Waving and smiling. Typical street scene in Pune. Walls all chiseled by hand Class of 2019. Vedanta Academy Love of a student for his teacher Words not needed Glorious ending…Namaste!
Journey to Your Soul: India Retreat, 2019 – Part 2 By Eric Paskel | November 15, 2019 Home base Relaxation time A formidable trio; Eric, Ama (Swamiji’s wife), Rina Taste of Taj Bekal Tortilla flats Drinks are on the house Organization is the key Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah Now that’s a clean kitchen Trees of life Teacher has a captive audience Room for one more? Running of the bulls Tickle torture? Or something more serious? Cool, cool water Kayaking down the river on a lazy afternoon Modern day Tom Sawyer on the water Nothing like a good stretch Open air yoga Rising or setting? Doesn’t matter. Mother Nature’s palette! Ready for take-off Off they go into the wild, blue yonder Namaste y’all
South Africa 2019 By Eric Paskel | September 11, 2019 Are you looking at me? Meal time Amazing rhino Rare beauty Is he on the warpath? Lion king I spy…. Elephant in the brush
Costa Rica – 2019 By Eric Paskel | May 30, 2019 Welcome to Blue Spirit Our Training leaders: Eric Paskel and Caren Paskel Our Retreat leaders: Eric Paskel and Rina Jakubowicz Zip lining, here we come! Walking to the next zip line platform Zip lining finito Group time We’re all heart Got our sillies on Beach hike You’ve got to have trust Faith and trust Beach hike cool off Transportation of choice by many ATVing Stuck in the mud Look ma, a broken chain! Or is that a snake? Who needs hands? Feet can do the driving! Class time Reversing the warriors Down dogies never looked so good! Circle of feet Captive audience Day planner Out and about Gone shopping Pool time Sons amazed at mom doing a tripod Lunging cacti Monkey talk Leaping lizard Are you looking at me? Butterflies are free Study time Team works! Best friends! Flora Buddha tranquility garden Crabfest Family that plays together, stays together Family ties People who need people Are the luckiest people Of all! On the beach House is not a home Protective netting Sign of the times The view Says it all Namaste!
Mar de Jade – 2018 By Eric Paskel | May 28, 2018 Welcome! Our ESY Training Leaders Our Retreat leaders ESY Mexico Training – Class of 2018 ESY Retreaters, wild and crazy Stairway to Paradise Inviting rest… Pool side Peace, love, divine Flowers abound Tide kissing the shore Breathtaking One lonely coconut On the streets of Chacala Mexican eatery Tempting our palates Guac delicious “Green” hot chili pepper Crabbie Tuna time Iguana time Iggy, come to Eric Lisa sharing her latest book Karma yoga – ESY visits Mar de Jade supported Waldorf School Yoga is not about posing Hanging out with our guide Here ye, hear ye Last minute hiking instructions Togetherness Eric reading Lisa’s story, “The First Mer-Fairy” inspired by the lost lake tale. Ceremonial fire Praying, or…? Sage ceremony On the “cat” Eric holding court on the “cat” Bro’ time More bro’ time A real live mermaid Water play with mermaid Ocean paddle boarding Reclining Rick Family time On the fence Sisters forever attached Class time Hands, reaching out! “Celebrate good times, c’mon” Happy faces Belly up to the bar They’re off and running… What a “catch”! Six-some Eric with his Miami hotties! Eric, the thinker, with his sis “Bono” and his lady Love! Mother Nature’s palette Namaste
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