The school where I study mixed martial arts just started offering Yoga classes. I thought taking one every week would be another great way to start familiarizing myself with the Indian culture. I had my first one this morning and it was quite an experience.
Picture four burly guys of questionable character shaking and straining to hold the Upward Facing Dog while the four-foot-nothing Yoga instructor folds herself into a pretzel with ease. It was tough and humbling. The Pigeon elicited the most grunts of pain. If everyone in India is as flexible as this instructor seemed, I will be seriously impressed.
I made the final appointment for my vaccinations and afterwards I think my wallet will be smarting as much as my arms will. Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies are not covered under my medical insurance and the combined total for the shots will be over $500. But, of course the alternative could be spending some time in an Indian hospital with Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis or Rabies. Not much of an option here.
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Picture four burly guys of questionable character shaking and straining to hold the Upward Facing Dog while the four-foot-nothing Yoga instructor folds herself into a pretzel with ease. It was tough and humbling. The Pigeon elicited the most grunts of pain. If everyone in India is as flexible as this instructor seemed, I will be seriously impressed.
I made the final appointment for my vaccinations and afterwards I think my wallet will be smarting as much as my arms will. Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies are not covered under my medical insurance and the combined total for the shots will be over $500. But, of course the alternative could be spending some time in an Indian hospital with Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis or Rabies. Not much of an option here.
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