Cleansing update

Today's update on the tube through the nose; still not happened. It's easier than I thought to get it all the way up the nose but then you kinda hit a wall before going into the throat, and this is where the difficulties start. Not the most comfortable sensation. And it doesn't help that people around are coughing, sneezing and making vomiting noises as they try to get it through. Euughhh.
Some people have managed though, so maybe I will too.

Had a Sunday "off" yesterday, but at 7 we did 108 sun salutations - about 50 mins of continuous sun salutations, pretty intense! Once you'd done the first 30 or so it got a lot easier, just doing one after another without thinking. Very meditative as you MUST focus only on your breath to have the energy to keep going. Felt amazing afterwards, great start to the day even though it meant I could only sleep in until 6.30.
Oh and it was optional... Yep I got up at 6.30 on my one day off to do over 100 sun salutations...what have I become.

Rest of the day was spent getting a massage (amazing), visiting the ashram where the Beatles stayed while writing their white album (even more amazing). It's such a massive place, but is now completely abandoned and just left to decay. Such a shame, it really is beautiful with little huts with separate meditation rooms, massive halls gardens etc.
Stopped by the puja (fire) offering ceremony at Parmarth Niketan which is the biggest ashram in rishikesh. Such a beautiful and positive atmosphere, everyone offering their blessings to the holy mother Ganges.

Third week of teacher training has just started, and its already more intense. I love everything though, wish I had time to stay here longer. But I will definitely be back to do my 300 hours next year. Now time for philosophy class!