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The Spirit of India
A Yoga &
Spirituality Tour of South India
February 13 -
28, 2010
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Tour Leaders: Michele Labelle is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher who has
released the CD “Breath of Life”. Aman Singh is a professional tour guide
and has walked the spiritual path since he was a child. He has a deep interest
in the study of different philosophies, religions & ethnic cultures and our
groups have appreciated his knowledge and professionalism. Read more about
Michele and Aman on
About Your Tour Leaders page.
Download
"Ancient Goddess Temple in South India" (PDF) Article by Robert
Scheer
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 Join Michele Labelle on a spiritually captivating yoga journey of South
India. With its vibrant colours, intoxicating scents, and animated culture,
India welcomes you. Travel through a kaleidoscope of settings, from bustling
cities to charming colonial towns, tranquil gardens to lush rainforests,
wildlife sanctuaries to glorious sandy beaches. The Spirit of India journey is a
wonderful way of exploring India’s magic in a group setting with like minded
travellers ready to explore new adventures.
 The philosophy of the South is a celebration of the eternal universe through the
honouring of the body, which is represented in their art forms, dance, and
dress. Here, in the birthplace of yoga, we will unite our bodies, mind and
spirits into one. Through our practice of Hatha Yoga, which is designed to open
the seven major energy centers or chakras, we will purify our bodies to feel
rejuvenated and reborn. As we meditate to sacred mantras, focusing our breath
inwards, we will lift our spirits to new heights, feeling at one with all that
surrounds us and with our true and authentic selves. We will also learn about
the Indian philosophies of Patanjali's 8 limbs of yoga. Each yoga and meditation
session will have a specific focus to allow our spirits to open to India’s
magical diversity.
On our journey, we explore the many sacred temples of South India to understand
how the people connect to and worship the divine. From towering structures that
rise to the heavens, to vast and sprawling complexes, their devotion was
expressed in breathtaking and moving forms. To escape from the effervescent
scenes of the city, we immerse ourselves into paradisiacal environments. Deep in
the sanctuaries of the wild, we encounter a medley of flora and fauna. Floating
idly on a traditional houseboat, we experience the unique ecosystem of the
backwaters and surrender to the serenity that embraces us.
To enjoy all the wonders of South India in a true and authentic way, we have
carefully selected beautiful properties for accommodation.
 Experience the
comfort and grace of colonial palaces converted into charming Heritage Hotels
and the beauty and tranquility of resorts engrossed in natural surroundings.
Journey with us on this trip of a lifetime and let yourself be surprised and
amazed by this magical and mysterious land. Come explore and immerse yourself in
the Indian experience that will cause your soul to be touched, moved and
inspired.
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Comments from past travellers |
My experience of India opened my heart wider
to joy than I believed possible. Sacred Earth Journeys did a
wonderful job of linking a passionate, imaginative, and
fun-loving yoga teacher with a spiritually-knowledgeable Indian
tour guide and healer, who together provided a deep and
informative experience of Northern India.
Laura Gibson, North Vancouver, BC (Spirit of India -
Mar/08)
An
unforgettable experience enriched by the care and competency of the
tour company, tour guide and our spirited yoga instructor.
Yvonne de la
Roche, Vancouver, BC (Spirit of India - Mar/08)
Very simple company to book a planned tour with! I felt very safe, and
having the tour planned was especially nice because it took away the
stress of travelling. I would recommend Sacred Earth Journeys to anyone
that is interested in travelling. Thank you for the great experience!
See you on another trip soon!
Danielle Hurst, Richmond, BC (Spirit of India - Mar/08)
It was an amazing trip with wonderful leaders and
wonderful co-travelers. My ever grateful thanks to Michele and Karampal
for the tremendous, thoughtful job they did.
Siona Windsor, Mercer Island, WA ( Spirit of India - Mar/08)
Very good and attentive service from Sacred Earth Journeys and Michele
as a Tour Leader. The quality of travel arrangements were very good and
the services of Sacred Earth Journeys' operator in India were excellent.
Christine Holmes, Saint-Lambert, QC (Spirit of India - Mar/08)
Sacred Earth Journeys offers a variety of very meaningful and interesting
trip destinations. I found it especially rewarding sharing India with 18
other new acquaintances from various locations in North America and New
Zealand. Not having concerns about trip planning made the tour very
pleasant.
Kathleen Murphy and Dale Moore, Parksville, BC (Spirit of India -
Mar/08)
Every day was full of surprises, a gift, and a new way to look at life!
Megan Kleisinger, Abbotsford, BC (Spirit of India - Mar/08)
The Spirit of India Tour was an amazing experience. I really enjoyed discovering
and exploring the colours, sights, energy and culture of India. Our guide
provided us with a sense of security and confidence while sharing his vast
knowledge of a wide range of topics relating to our tour. I have always traveled
on my own – not on a tour – and appreciated how smoothly the logistics were
handled. It was evident how extensive the preparations and planning that Sacred
Earth Journeys must have undertaken in order for our journey through India to be
so seamless.
Lee Ann Baxter, Vancouver, BC (Spirit of India - Mar/08)
The Spirit of India
was a life journey that brought together the perfect elements to create a life
changing experience: the cultural experience of India, a spiritual tie, yoga
practice in a phenomenal setting, and the inspirational members of the group.
You won’t find a trip like this offered anywhere else!
Alejandra Jimenez, Glendale, CA (Spirit of India - Mar/08) |
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