I Speak Dzongkha, Marriage Probably Approved
Another interesting week in Bhutan. Our Marriage Certificate looks very positive. We’ll find out for sure tomorrow when results are posted. I’ve been studying Dzongkha and continue to meet relatives ...
Blessed Rainy Day, More Blessings, and Marriage Cliffhanger
The Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan is something like the Autumn Equinox. It marks the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of cold weather. Families traditionally gather for an ...
My 2nd Exciting Week in Bhutan
This week my Lama showed me some new facets of himself, his family, and life in Bhutan. Our campsite by the river was relaxing and refreshing. Bhutan has so many ...
I Arrive to a Warm Welcome in Bhutan
We make a steep descent into Paro airport, considered the most hazardous airport in the world, due to an extremely short runway and thickly forested mountains all around. Here’s a ...
Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon
This week I’ll be in Nepal 3 days and Bhutan 4 days. “When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” ...
Relaxing into Asian Ways
Gradually unwinding into a new rhythm of life. Listening, absorbing timeless traditions of calmness, respect and patience. Doing is inaccessible to me. I must learn to let go, to receive ...
Sharpening scissors in Kathmandu
Motorcycle is the most efficient way to get around Kathmandu. My friend Dawa’s son came to pick me up for lunch. He drove fast as we swerved and bumped through ...
How do you say “Hello” in Kathmandu?
So happy to be in Nepal. Leaving behind the frenetic London mindset, I’m instantly immersed in the timeless atmosphere of invisible wisdom, total unpredictability, gentle kindness, and chaotic clash as ...
Arrivederci Santa Fe, Qigong & Food Sleuthing in London
Welcome to my travel log. Friday 3 August, 2018 – Saying good-bye to my temporary home in Santa Fe. Last month I moved out of my house and put everything ...
Guidelines for Your Daily Qigong Practice
When you do a little Qigong every day, your body can stay in tune quickly and maintain its healthy meridian balance. Here are my guielines to create your daily practice ...
How’s Your Drinking Water Quality?
In my Qigong classes here at Five Seasons Medicine, we’ve been testing various levels of drinking water. You’re invited to come practice Qigong, AND sample our amazing water! My Qigong ...
Benefits of Taichi and Qigong
Taichi and Qigong are often described as “meditation in motion.” But they might as well be called “medication in motion.” These ancient mind-body practices can help treat or prevent many ...
