Brian Dettmer’s Jaw-Dropping Book Sculptures
Oh Brian! What bliss your art brings!!! Exquisite, mind-blowing and aesthetically orgasmic… Thanks to my friend Tango for sharing this article link: http://karanarora.posterous.com/insane-art-formed-by-carving-books-with-surgi
A Malayalam Lullaby
This lullaby was taught to me by my friend Vasudevan in Koottala, Kerala in India. It is in the Malayalam dialect, the main language of Kerala. If you have a lullaby to share, I invite you to connect with me and take part in this project, please visit this page for more info…
Sacred Kiss in Malayalam
It is my hope that the Sacred Kiss Meditation can be translated into many languages so that it can be shared with more people in the world… This first translation (into Malayalam) was generously done by my friend Vasudevan! (For more info about this project, click here)
About the Lullaby Project
Since childhood, I’ve loved languages and fantasized about being fluent in at least 7 or 8. The notion of being able to converse in every language was so intriguing. Each language has its own beauty and it fascinates me that there are so many complex systems, sounds and symbols created for communication. So far, I…
How To Wrap A Saree
My friend Sajini at Sreedhari Ayurvedic Retreat Centre agreed to teach me how to wrap a saree. I had actually learned many years ago from some ladies at a saree shop in Vancouver but like language, without practice, one forgets… What amazes me is how the women of India manage to wear it so gracefully…
Follow Your Fetish: An Ayurvedic Destiny
Featuring Vasudevan Namboodiri The best way to learn about a specific field and get excited in the process, is to be exposed to someone who is passionate about it and willing to share their knowledge. Many years ago, I killed a cactus because I forgot to water it completely – its quiet temperament caused it…
Permaculture & Plant Medicine Programs
Here are a few Vancouver-based resources in the field of Permaculture and Herbalism. 1) I met the aptly-named Garliq one year when he participated in my Healing Garden project. Recently, a friend took his herbal program and simply raved about it. It’s a wonderful hands-on opportunity to learn plant wisdom and plant medicine… About The…
