Beautiful new center in Mexico

Here are some pics from our recent visit to the new Isha Center in Manzanillo, Mexico. The construction is almost finished, and we look forward to opening the doors in April!


Spectacular, no?! Hope you can join us there soon!

students in "La I" Uruguay

We enjoyed another beautiful sunset at "La I" the other day:

This summer, we have been joined by hundreds of students who have come from around the world to share with Isha and the teachers. Thank you all for joing us! Tomorrow we continue with the final mega intensive of the season... wish you were here!

It's been a while!

Today we just finished the first mega intensive of 2009. what a wonderful event! This week we had lots of Brazilians join us, so everyone has been practicing their Portuguese!

Students from Brasilia:
Students from Sao Paolo:

Darshan with Isha has been breathtaking as always; below is a clip, where Isha speaks about spiritual growth in times of economic crisis...

Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay

Ok,

I know I promised to have these up earlier, but things have been pretty crazy!

Here are some photos of the seminar in Paraguay last weekend, what beautiful people the Paraguayans are. Straight from the heart.

In this last photo are all the students who supported us in the event. Heartfelt thanks to all of you!

Next stop was Iguazu falls:

On the border between Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil, this truly is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The "Garganta del Diablo" falls (devils throat) are the most breathtaking experience.

Then onto Posadas, on the edge of Argentina.There, Isha was greeted by the Vice Governor of the state, who practices the Isha System and organized this conference in a local prison:

Isha sharing her experience with the inmates

Here, some inmates who have now gone free, came to thank Isha for her support, and share the changes they found in their lives. Very moving words!

The Vice Governor, Prison System Director and Isha

Preparing to donate books to the prison library

Here the Vice Governor of Misiones State, Dr. Sandra Gimenez, shared her experience and support for the Isha Foundation Educating for Peace.

Isha shares with the inmates, and gives thanks for the invitation (Durga translating next to her!)

Local media in front of the prison

And finally, the weekend retreat in Posadas, Argentina:

Here, students asking questions. Visnu from Buenos Aires
Above and below, Anastacia from Mendoza

And here Bodhi from Tucuman.

Meanwhile, the darshans were streamed live to our centers in Mexico:

And of course, "La I" Uruguay:

(I'm the one at the front with the red hood!)
Here in La I, we also had a farewell party for Usas and Vaivasvat, a Mexican couple who are just finishing their 6 month retreat with us:

That's all for now! I'm going to write up a beautiful description Isha gave about the commitment and excellence that the Olympics inspire in humanity. It'll be on soon, I promise!

Love to all of you

Arthur