Wow. Epic journey so far. I am currently in Palenque, Mexico, waiting for my overnight bus to Tulum (Caribbean beach).
Leaving San Marcos was a huge shift. So much energy was created and shared on the lake, and I felt as though I was leaving behing a massive vortex. It felt wonderful! I left with Sufi, Andres, and two other friends. We piled in Andres 1960s VW and made the trip up the Quetezltango mountains up to Fuentes Georginas. Back in the jungle, among the butterflies and trees filled with life and vines, hot mineral water gushes from the earth. I stayed a couple of nights up the mountain, soaking in the springs and exploring the woods. These particular baths are the hottest springs I have ever been too, and extremely healing. I found that spending maximum time in the heat, then maximum time stretching in the freezing cold shower is the ultimate equation for purification. It also gives you an experience of your own infinite nature (try and you shall see! but the water has to be extreme in both directions).
After the springs, we made our way through Guatemala city and Coban to Semuc Champey. This is a magical space where tide pools have formed on crystal clear river water. We stayed in a cabin right on the river and spent the days bathing and meditating. The highlitht was the cave trip. In the mountain their lies a massive water cave. A guide give you a candle and leads a group on an epic journey through the cave for about 8 dollars. In the pitch black cave, you are required to swim at some points, holding your candle above the water as you tread through the narrow rocks. So much fun! At one point, the guide takes your candle, gives you a rope, and watches as you climb about 10 feet up a gushing waterfall in the complete darkness. I have no idea how some people finish the tour. On top of this, there is a spot where you can jump off a 15 ft cliff or so into the water. Again, in pitch dark. Totally wild, but I felt at home in the darkness. At points I would blow my candle out and leave the group to dwell in the cave alone. A young girl exclaimed, You really are a cave man!
From Semuc, we headed up to Tikal. I woke up at 3:30 AM, made my way to the ruins and joined a tour group for sunrise. We climbed the ancient mayan pyramids in the complete darkness. Our guide demonstrating how the Mayans built certain structures to amplify the sound or direct it in a certain way. Absolutely outstanding. We sat atop the massive pyramid under the massive sky as the sun began to rise. I tried to focalize everyones energy towards a group prayer for mother earth and was yelled at by a guard. He told me to go to church to pray. Hopefully one day we will unite as one again. The sunrise was absolutely amazing. The jungle began to come alive with howler monkeys, morning mist, tucans, and all sorts of crawling critters. I sat in amazement at the Mayan ruins illuminated before my eyes. The pyramids were built with such precise intention. It is very inspirational.
The ruins led me up to Palenque and to the Rainbow Gathering. Upon arriving, I met many wonderful brothers and sisters. I was immediately taken into a camp and given a blanket to sleep with. I announced that I would be willing to teach a Sunrise Kundalini class, and then it all took off! The first day, I spread the word like crazy, and people seemed real interested. I rounded up a couple musicians, and hoped for the best. The class started with a handful, but after tuning in, people began to pile in. With live music, serious pranayam, and over 40 people, the class rocked. Everyone was buzzing around camp the whole day and asked for another class. Day two, 70 people showed up and a drummer playing the Hang Drum took us into the theres. Amazing. Day three was epic. It was 12|12|12 and a new moon. I really amped people up at dinner, and over 100 people came to my class. It was by far the largest, most powerful class I ever taught. Every walk of nature was in the class, from young to old, from naked to clothed. We had an amazing guitarist, a drummer, and a man playing 7 singing bowls. We vibrated together, danced like animals, and then the sky opened up and started raining on us. People stayed, we formed a Tantric Circle, and chanted Wahe Guru for the healing energy of the earth for about a half an hour. People cried, laughed, shared hugs, and shared delicious gifts and healing energy with me! My whole teaching experience has changed dramatically after this experience. It was such an honor to sit in front of such a large group, and I will continue to do it. Other yoga teachers approached me about teaching, and I gladly gave them my time slot and space. Since I was not going to teach any more, I decided to leave. Many people wanted to discuss their experiences and ask for advice, and I am happy to share, but it became draining. At this Rainbow, there was little space to be by yourself. Now I feel like I need a vacation! So, I decided to head to the beach and be in silence for a couple of days.
I reconnected with Bali Bob at the Rainbow. It was amazing to see a brother from the Caribbean. We shared many laughs around the fire. Bob is a complete Merman and it was a please to hang with him!
Now we shift dimensions! Align your spine and all falls into harmony.
Leaving San Marcos was a huge shift. So much energy was created and shared on the lake, and I felt as though I was leaving behing a massive vortex. It felt wonderful! I left with Sufi, Andres, and two other friends. We piled in Andres 1960s VW and made the trip up the Quetezltango mountains up to Fuentes Georginas. Back in the jungle, among the butterflies and trees filled with life and vines, hot mineral water gushes from the earth. I stayed a couple of nights up the mountain, soaking in the springs and exploring the woods. These particular baths are the hottest springs I have ever been too, and extremely healing. I found that spending maximum time in the heat, then maximum time stretching in the freezing cold shower is the ultimate equation for purification. It also gives you an experience of your own infinite nature (try and you shall see! but the water has to be extreme in both directions).
After the springs, we made our way through Guatemala city and Coban to Semuc Champey. This is a magical space where tide pools have formed on crystal clear river water. We stayed in a cabin right on the river and spent the days bathing and meditating. The highlitht was the cave trip. In the mountain their lies a massive water cave. A guide give you a candle and leads a group on an epic journey through the cave for about 8 dollars. In the pitch black cave, you are required to swim at some points, holding your candle above the water as you tread through the narrow rocks. So much fun! At one point, the guide takes your candle, gives you a rope, and watches as you climb about 10 feet up a gushing waterfall in the complete darkness. I have no idea how some people finish the tour. On top of this, there is a spot where you can jump off a 15 ft cliff or so into the water. Again, in pitch dark. Totally wild, but I felt at home in the darkness. At points I would blow my candle out and leave the group to dwell in the cave alone. A young girl exclaimed, You really are a cave man!
From Semuc, we headed up to Tikal. I woke up at 3:30 AM, made my way to the ruins and joined a tour group for sunrise. We climbed the ancient mayan pyramids in the complete darkness. Our guide demonstrating how the Mayans built certain structures to amplify the sound or direct it in a certain way. Absolutely outstanding. We sat atop the massive pyramid under the massive sky as the sun began to rise. I tried to focalize everyones energy towards a group prayer for mother earth and was yelled at by a guard. He told me to go to church to pray. Hopefully one day we will unite as one again. The sunrise was absolutely amazing. The jungle began to come alive with howler monkeys, morning mist, tucans, and all sorts of crawling critters. I sat in amazement at the Mayan ruins illuminated before my eyes. The pyramids were built with such precise intention. It is very inspirational.
The ruins led me up to Palenque and to the Rainbow Gathering. Upon arriving, I met many wonderful brothers and sisters. I was immediately taken into a camp and given a blanket to sleep with. I announced that I would be willing to teach a Sunrise Kundalini class, and then it all took off! The first day, I spread the word like crazy, and people seemed real interested. I rounded up a couple musicians, and hoped for the best. The class started with a handful, but after tuning in, people began to pile in. With live music, serious pranayam, and over 40 people, the class rocked. Everyone was buzzing around camp the whole day and asked for another class. Day two, 70 people showed up and a drummer playing the Hang Drum took us into the theres. Amazing. Day three was epic. It was 12|12|12 and a new moon. I really amped people up at dinner, and over 100 people came to my class. It was by far the largest, most powerful class I ever taught. Every walk of nature was in the class, from young to old, from naked to clothed. We had an amazing guitarist, a drummer, and a man playing 7 singing bowls. We vibrated together, danced like animals, and then the sky opened up and started raining on us. People stayed, we formed a Tantric Circle, and chanted Wahe Guru for the healing energy of the earth for about a half an hour. People cried, laughed, shared hugs, and shared delicious gifts and healing energy with me! My whole teaching experience has changed dramatically after this experience. It was such an honor to sit in front of such a large group, and I will continue to do it. Other yoga teachers approached me about teaching, and I gladly gave them my time slot and space. Since I was not going to teach any more, I decided to leave. Many people wanted to discuss their experiences and ask for advice, and I am happy to share, but it became draining. At this Rainbow, there was little space to be by yourself. Now I feel like I need a vacation! So, I decided to head to the beach and be in silence for a couple of days.
I reconnected with Bali Bob at the Rainbow. It was amazing to see a brother from the Caribbean. We shared many laughs around the fire. Bob is a complete Merman and it was a please to hang with him!
Now we shift dimensions! Align your spine and all falls into harmony.
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