JvalaTravels

What to expect Travel back to an era when life was simple, time was abundant and desires were realised passionately Explore unhurriedly the UNESCO Heritage site and absorb the developmental stages of Dravidian style Architecture Learn about the various components of Temple structures and architecture Interact with the fading generation of traditional sculptors and silk weavers Behold the rural agricultural sights on the drive between the port city and the capital city of the Pallava-s

What to expect Learn to express unabashedly and passionately using the language of love Immerse into the core readings of classical texts like Kamasutra: Art of Loving, Natyashastra: Science of Dramaturgy Dive into the poetic works of Kalidasa, Jayadeva and Sangam that highlight the pain, the obstacles, the struggles and the tug-of-wars that lovers undergo while being in and out of love Absorb the various expressions of love used by: Gods, humans, humans towards God Engage with the host to differentiate sensuality, sexuality, fantasy and pornography that are all within the scope of eroticism

What to expect Witness the expanse of the horizon during sunrise and sunset Create new memories that will refresh, rediscover and rejuvenate you Romance with Nature, by connecting with your inner ‘self’, and enjoy in its nurturing lap, pausing time Allow yourself to be lost in the luxury of time Engage with the host on topics – ‘Excellence’ and ‘Practice’, ‘Letting go’ and ‘Acceptance’ Meet new like-minded people, and interact without agendas

What to expect To bring harmony in the body and mind, session are developed to engage with the cosmic elements  ākāśa, vāyu, agni, ap, pṛthivi . With the staggering Thiruvannamalai standing tall, learn healing chants Practice yoga with abstract sounds Observe the cosmic elements in the body responding to the resonance of sounds and chants Interact with the host on the theme “Restraint of a Mountain” to remove the impurities hidden in the dark crevices of the subtle body Exchange notes with peers: seekers and practitioners