India is wherever you want it to be.
Even in your home. Right now.

 

Most of the world is confused. Sitting in lockdowns or under restrictions. Travel has stopped. Life has changed. Who could have ever imagined that we would find ourselves in the situation we are in today? This crisis has given us a lot of time for introspection on the past and also on the future. Maybe this was the reset button the world needed.

We Indians are a culture that doesn’t believe in looking back. As a nation fascinated by astrology, palmistry, numerology, palm leaf reading and what have you, we always look at the future for what it holds and for the opportunities it will bring. The option of letting basic fear take you over and abandon all hope is your choice to make. It is a choice. Look at new opportunities. Look at a future which will most certainly be different. But it is the future and that future for you has yet to be written.

As you can’t come to India, here are a few ways India can come to you. India has always been a journey of the senses TM. It is something different to everyone. No two experiences are the same. Here we bring you some ways to explore our ancient and vast culture right there in your living room. Enjoy your journey of discovery, enlightenment, joy and happiness. Enjoy some moments of peace and serenity. Movements of creativity and joy. India is wherever you want it to be.

Here are some curated resources that will bring an essence of India right at home. Choose whatever your heart fancies. If you want something more, just reach out to us. Our team will be happy to guide you to more.


Mindfullness & Meditation

Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually, you may start to better understand them as well.

Some links to our favourite resources on mediation and mindfulness include –

Body & Soul

Yoga is a mind and body practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be a yogi or yogini to reap the benefits. Whether you are young or old, overweight or fit, yoga has the power to calm the mind and strengthen the body. Don’t be intimidated by yoga terminology, fancy yoga studios and complicated poses. Yoga is for everyone.

Some of our favourite resources on Yoga include –

Lessons of Life

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a multi-facet personality; he is a famous philanthropist, spiritual, religious leader, and author. He works indefatigably for creating harmony between body mind and spirit. Sadhguru is famous worldwide for its Isha-foundation. He spread knowledge on yoga and well-being of folks. The Isha Foundation is involved in various activities in the field of spirituality, education, and environment.

Sadhguru talks about philosophies of life. He often addresses business communities.

Some of our favourite resources on for Sadhguru include –

A Journey of Taste

India may be synonymous with spices and “curry”, but its cuisines are as varied as its people. Every part of India has its own special food, most of which is never experienced abroad. Not everything we eat is spicy. In fact our food ranges from bland to spicy to sweet. Every region, every part has its own unique ingredients. North India uses a lot of tomatoes & onions for thick gravies. South and East India is known for using rice as its staple food along with seafood. West India likes adding sweetness to many of its dishes. Our food is like our country – it’s colourful, diverse and beautiful.

Some of our favourite resources on Indian Cooking include –

Jiving Bollywood Style

The term Bollywood was created by combining two names, Bombay (the city now called Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood based in Mumbai (Bombay), is India’s – and the world’s – largest film industry in terms of the number of films produced, and also the number of tickets sold each year. In fact, Bollywood has become so internationally ubiquitous that it now has it’s own entry in the Oxford English Dictionary!

Bollywood dance is the dance-form used in the Indian films. It is a mixture of numerous styles. These styles include belly-dancing, kathak, Indian folk, Western popular, and “modern”, jazz and even Western erotic dancing.

Bollywood dancing is fun and highly energetic and is great as a workout as well.

Some of our favourite resources on Bollywood Dance Classes include –

Watch at Home

Not only is India obsessed with movies as a nation, but it has also long been an amazing backdrop for movies from the west. For decades Hollywood and many others have come to India to shoot movies or to be inspired for their stories.

Did you know Mission Impossible 4, Batman – The Dark Night Returns, Jobs, The Bourne Supremacy, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button were just a few that had an Indian connection ?

On our Instagram and Facebook feeds you will find our on-going series of our 15 Favourite Movies that were shot in or inspired by India.

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Your Artisitic Side

A mandala, which is Sanskrit for “circle” or “discoid object,” is a geometric design that holds a great deal of symbolism in Hindu and Buddhist cultures. Mandalas are believed to represent different aspects of the universe and are used as instruments of meditation and symbols of prayer most notably in China, Japan, and Tibet.

In their most basic form, mandalas are circles contained within a square and arranged into sections that are all organized around a single, central point. A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures. In Hinduism and Buddhism, the belief is that by entering the mandala and proceeding towards its center, you are guided through the cosmic process of transforming the universe from one of suffering into one of joy and happiness.

Some of our favourite resources on Mandala Art include –

5000+ years of Stories

India’s history and culture is dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. It begins with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India. The history of India is punctuated by constant integration of migrating people with the diverse cultures that surround India. Available evidence suggests that the use of iron, copper and other metals was widely prevalent in the Indian sub-continent at a fairly early period, which is indicative of the progress that this part of the world had made. By the end of the fourth millennium BC, India had emerged as a region of highly developed civilization.

We can spend days talking about our history and culture. Here are a few interesting links on some iconic sites you may see when travelling to India.

Indian History is large, Here are just a few sources to read some of the stories.  

More to Read, Listen and Watch

For more suggestions on books, movies and music with an Indian flavour, visit our page at https://www.creative.travel/interesting-reads/

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