The young child often asked his mother to take him to the park. Once there, this ten-year-old would take out a drawing pad and colored pencils that had been stored neatly in his backpack. His mother never ceased to be amazed that this young child would sit mesmerized by the countless forms of nature that he drew so lovingly on his pad. At those moments, the young boy was transformed, filled with focus and devotion.
Have you ever had a similar experience where a place you visited transformed you, bringing to you a quiet and soothing appreciation of life? It may be very difficult to be in that state while at work, or elsewhere, but sometimes a supporting environment can transform your very being.
Travelers, guests, volunteers, and residents who have had the fortune of being “locked down” while within the Isha Yoga Center during the last few months share their experience of how the space is nurturing them.