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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Something More Positive - Yoga and Pilates in Nepal

On a lighter note, after sitting in on PBL and visiting with everyone at PAHS, Peggy and I went to Pranamaya Yoga here in Patan - only about a 10 minute walk from Shalom - and did a Pilates class.  It was fantastic and just what I needed to help get over jetlag.  The yoga studio is in this little oasis of a square, and the instructor was great.  We will be back there for sure for yoga and other classes!

There is some interesting art in this little square.  Most intriguing is this wire mesh Buddha statue that is stuffed with pastic bags.  It seems that its purpose is to be a place where these plastic bags, that are such an environmental problem here in Nepal, can be disposed of and look nice!


There is also a vine of green plastic bottles climbing up the balconies, and a cactus of the same green bottles.  Very unique.



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Location: Jhamsikhel Rd, Patan 44700, Nepal

3 comments:

  1. NoaMay 28, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Hi Jane In Nepal :)
    (found this travel blog through random searching) - so I'll be arriving in Kathmandu in a couple days - have the riots & protests calmed down a bit? Is it safe if all one wants to do is hit the major tourist spots (Thamel, monkey temple and such).

    Thanks!

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    1. JaneMay 28, 2012 at 5:09 AM

      Hello Noa! Well, I am in Patan so I can't say for sure what's happening in Thamel and Kathmandu. The news is sketchy here and there were some clashes earlier today. I know that alcohol sales have been stopped in the capital as of 5 pm today to prevent further problems. Feel free to message me again in the next day or two and I should know more. We are hoping that things calm down soon.
      Jane

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  2. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    nice posting.. thanks for sharing..

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