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Comfortable Accommodations: Small group adventures will offer comfortable accommodations that are not available to larger groups. This means you can enjoy your trip in comfort and style. Expert Guides: Expert and enthusiastic local guides with extensive knowledge of the destination lead small-group adventures. They can provide you with insights and information that you would not get on a traditional tour. Gentle less intrusive Tourism: Small group adventures like Big Sista offer tourism practices that benefit the local communities and environment. This means that you can travel with a clear conscience and positively impact the world. Big Sista Adventures, tread lightly and ask how have we left this place, even by a little bit, better off than before we came. https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/blog-post-title-four-zjft4-f6kpt monthly 0.5 2023-07-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/2139a039-4051-4efd-805d-8cfb660d7aaa/sunrise_opt.jpg Blog - A yoga students experience in Varanasi - Yoga student Yvonne Kennedy from Yoga Mandir shares her reflections of Adventure Retreat to Varanasi in 2019 For months prior to travel, Katrina, Big Sista Adventures, answered queries on the Whats app feed she created and Alan provided excellent notes on yoga practice. I was as prepared as I could be and had no expectations about how the week would be run, I just knew I was in good hands. Nothing could have prepared me for Varanasi traffic, which I found out later was considerably worse than normal due to the Ganges flooding two weeks before we arrived. I regularly write about road safety in my work, so for most of the 20-minute ride from the airport I held my breath and closed my eyes. The cacophony of beeping horns and the intricate, but to my mind dangerous way people, animals, rickshaws, tuk tuks, cars trucks and buses moved through alleyways and on the highways astounded me. At the end of the week, I saw India’s traffic as a metaphor for negotiating life. In other words, no matter who is traveling life’s path, we all have a right to be there. We just need to get around each other in the best way we know how without diminishing or impacting ourselves or others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/d0e062bc-22af-4b29-9fde-25b49e2d9fb8/Varanasi+2019-137.jpg Blog - A yoga students experience in Varanasi - Yoga was the centerpiece of the week, and the Ganges flowed through every session. Alan asked us to look at it, in it and across it, and in doing so to watch our thoughts. What did we see – a river/ the far bank/ the foreground of trees and birds? Did our thoughts arise and pass in an unbroken stream or did they stop and focus on what we saw? The term ‘looking out – looking in’ resonated strongly. Who am I? Am I my thoughts? Do I see the world as it is? Or do I see it through the prism of what I want to see? Alan spoke of the practice of observing, non-reaction; an ability to adjust, to sit with what is – to feel and honestly observe our sensations rather than react to external stimuli. ‘I-ness’ was another thought-provoking part of the narrative. Defining myself by what I love or hate, what I can or can’t do, what hurts here or there, places limitations not only on yoga but also on life. We delved far deeper into the technique of pranayama than I had ever been, and to be honest I have a long way to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/0a9871e1-b826-44d4-be14-afbc02a2ef3f/mandir+2.jpg Blog - A yoga students experience in Varanasi The range of yoga experience in the class – from beginners to full practitioners – was extremely well managed. Each pose was called, and/or demonstrated, often by someone in the class, and the variations taken up by whoever needed them. Over the course of the week I noticed a change in my yoga practice. The limited number of available yoga props required more of me. I had become more resourceful in working out how to modify a position. I was able to let go of achievement, and mentally connect with my body, allowing yoga to develop in me. A highpoint came in the middle of the week. After a silent early morning trip down the river we arrived at a temple to be led in Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun). Overlooking the mighty Ganga, we greeted the new day. It was incredibly moving, almost ethereal. The cultural opportunities Katrina organised complemented the yoga. Yes, we shopped and ate fabulous Indian food, but we also visited the Burning Ghats, as well as flower markets and temples, and tried to come to terms with the complex relationships of the Hindu gods. Our guides were excellent, always wanting to go that bit further so we could grasp more of India and her past, present and future. An evening performance of music and dance, in a venue Katrina found at the drop of a hat was a highlight, not only because of the outstanding quality of the performers but also because some of our group joined in. In Varanasi I felt that confluence of inward and outward journey in my yoga practice and in my life. No doubt work will be required for it to remain and grow, which I am prepared to put in. India’s colour and culture is still with me as I write this a month after returning. This will definitely remain. On the back of October 2019 success, Katrina and Alan are planning another week in Varanasi in December 2023. See you there. Yvonne Kennedy. Varanasi 2019 https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/yoga-props monthly 0.5 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/1706771421278-IWBZPWQ7RJJ0LLBYQXTT/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Yoga Props Alan Goode Big Sista Adventures combines our love of yoga and community by co-hosting adventure retreats to unique destinations like Varanasi India Majestic Rajasthan or the volcanic black sand beaches of Bali. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/b1c15dac-afb1-4e74-86f4-edcee088de45/IMG_9049-min.JPG Blog - Yoga Props Alan Goode - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/arrive monthly 0.5 2023-09-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/e2364db1-ba0d-4d54-a832-c6191252d62c/IMG_4476.JPG Blog - Arrival and leaving day…On a Big Sista Adventure to Varanasi. - Varanasi India The oldest living city on earth, home of gods and legends. https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/k887hc8eo8kxug1godr3uvbiv6p0fd monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/1688916292964-MG90XZHF90UJBXUBDL30/ann%2Band%2Bal.jpg Blog - You will need a visa for India…what you need to know - Make it stand out It’s all about the river…. https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/what-will-i-wear-in-varanasi-in-december monthly 0.5 2024-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/95e8bcc5-5127-428b-aaa7-6e6083242602/IMG_0509-min.JPG Blog - What will I wear in Varanasi in December….. You will definitely appreciate having a warm jacket to wear in the mornings and evenings. During the day and in the sun you could tie it around your waist and it will come in handy as something to sit on too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/4887a96e-467f-466c-a68e-befadce45e6c/varanasirhondaopt.jpg Blog - What will I wear in Varanasi in December….. - Rhonda enjoying a hot chai on a misty morning Early Mornings are misty and cold in Varanasi during the winter months. A light jumper long sleeve t-shirt, jacket. and shawl are all on for this time of day and you can peel off the layers as the sun comes out and warms up the day. https://www.bigsistaadventures.com.au/blog/blog-post-title-one-8stej monthly 0.5 2022-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/30f36c54-d2bb-45c9-9b69-6eccead803c5/group+pic+rabat+.jpg Blog - What will I wear in.. - …Morocco and other conservative countries Katrina, when on a big sista adventure in Morocco says layers, and, that you will want to pack for both dinner in a 7th century palaces and road side barbecue. Morocco’s cities are sophisticated and cosmopolitan. The summer months around june can be muggy and warm not hot ( for an Australian like me ). The winter December is chilly but not unpleasantly cold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/f134b09a-49e0-4ac9-900a-e353fa22b2ea/IMG_2309.jpg Blog - What will I wear in.. - Morocco is dusty and dry. 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I was as prepared as I could be and had no expectations about how the week would be run, I just knew I was in good hands. Nothing could have prepared me for Varanasi traffic, which I found out later was considerably worse than normal due to the Ganges flooding two weeks before we arrived. I regularly write about road safety in my work, so for most of the 20-minute ride from the airport I held my breath and closed my eyes. The cacophony of beeping horns and the intricate, but to my mind dangerous way people, animals, rickshaws, tuk tuks, cars trucks and buses moved through alleyways and on the highways astounded me. At the end of the week, I saw India’s traffic as a metaphor for negotiating life. In other words, no matter who is traveling life’s path, we all have a right to be there. 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Alan spoke of the practice of observing, non-reaction; an ability to adjust, to sit with what is – to feel and honestly observe our sensations rather than react to external stimuli. ‘I-ness’ was another thought-provoking part of the narrative. Defining myself by what I love or hate, what I can or can’t do, what hurts here or there, places limitations not only on yoga but also on life. We delved far deeper into the technique of pranayama than I had ever been, and to be honest I have a long way to go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/0a9871e1-b826-44d4-be14-afbc02a2ef3f/mandir+2.jpg Blog - A yoga students experience in Varanasi The range of yoga experience in the class – from beginners to full practitioners – was extremely well managed. Each pose was called, and/or demonstrated, often by someone in the class, and the variations taken up by whoever needed them. Over the course of the week I noticed a change in my yoga practice. The limited number of available yoga props required more of me. I had become more resourceful in working out how to modify a position. I was able to let go of achievement, and mentally connect with my body, allowing yoga to develop in me. A highpoint came in the middle of the week. After a silent early morning trip down the river we arrived at a temple to be led in Surya Namaskar (Salute to the Sun). Overlooking the mighty Ganga, we greeted the new day. It was incredibly moving, almost ethereal. The cultural opportunities Katrina organised complemented the yoga. Yes, we shopped and ate fabulous Indian food, but we also visited the Burning Ghats, as well as flower markets and temples, and tried to come to terms with the complex relationships of the Hindu gods. Our guides were excellent, always wanting to go that bit further so we could grasp more of India and her past, present and future. An evening performance of music and dance, in a venue Katrina found at the drop of a hat was a highlight, not only because of the outstanding quality of the performers but also because some of our group joined in. In Varanasi I felt that confluence of inward and outward journey in my yoga practice and in my life. No doubt work will be required for it to remain and grow, which I am prepared to put in. India’s colour and culture is still with me as I write this a month after returning. This will definitely remain. On the back of October 2019 success, Katrina and Alan are planning another week in Varanasi in December 2023. See you there. Yvonne Kennedy. 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Rhonda is our shopping expert and this is always fun. Buy a new outfit for our closing party. We can shop in Delhi and Varanasi. 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Use the arrow button on the right to scroll through photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/c80c4f5c-9037-49a5-8e3f-8fc80fdb2303/945F555B-F6DF-488B-87F5-5F6A28B2745C.jpeg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Twin share rooms are well appointed and spacious. A kettle a safe and a beautiful attached bathroom. All of these bungalows face the gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/f913b2f9-ac46-4523-8db9-3e1032c0798d/bathroom+.jpg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 All the rooms have beautiful attached bathrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/bc2c7326-5d58-47c1-9adc-ea6bf8bf797b/bali+bungalow.jpg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Our accommodation is beautiful stand alone bungalows. Rooms are air conditioned and have everything you need for a comfortable stay including a fridge and tea and coffee making facility. All rooms have beautiful attached bathrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/48184ecf-2edd-47c1-8cc4-f67579ed34c3/IMG_0725-min.JPG Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Our retreat destination lays on the north East coast. The beaches are black volcanic sand and the water is clear and inviting. Turtles abound in this area and you are sure to see them. Bring your snorkeling gear, or rent from the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/013aafcb-90a8-47f2-ad20-4ace662d5bca/resturanthidden.jpg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Our retreat location offers a great onsite restaurant and bar. Fine vegetarian meals plus local and international favorites at a good price. Daily breakfast is included, fresh home made bread and all the usual favorites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/cc56deca-0f23-46e6-a9cd-3b538b633720/CA7FD104-4AFB-4F3E-84F1-9026D3A3187F.jpeg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Beautiful sunrises from the beach start the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/6f0c2dee-599b-4b58-ae36-86e66a15d724/94C0DA99-75F1-4937-9AC2-C6A5883ECD0C.jpeg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 A stop for fresh coconut on our drive north is always a welcome treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/c61bc488-694e-4529-9c54-dc6d8eb9efa3/IMG_4108-min.jpeg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Bali remains one of the most beautiful islands in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/633585c0c58c3d643140cc27/238b325e-0b5a-4911-b933-2b602491cfc6/IMG_4107-min.jpeg Jyoteeka Iyengar yoga Bali 2026 Our driver and friend Gede loves to tell you about Balinese culture and the villages we pass though on our way north. 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