2011-01-23
Sadhus & Toy Cars
Taken in Hardiwar near the Ganges. When I saw this guy (often referred to as a Sadhu) I just had to snap a picture. I love the paradox it provokes. I also love the way it challenges the assumption that Sadhus (those who are seeking a spiritually inclined life) don't have fun. In fact, many of them are recovering drug addicts. I suspect they have had far too much fun and need a bit of balance.
So whose says Sahdus can't have fun or inspect a new toy car? It makes them lovingly human with all their weaknesses, fragilities and desires.
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- Heather Morton
- is part of a select group of people certified in AtmaVikasa Yoga. She is the first Western student to be certified in both the 1st and 2nd series of the AtmaVikasa system. Having made 13 extended trips to India, she studies with her teachers annually. In 1997, she founded The Yoga Way (TYW), Toronto's only school for yoga programs. Heather developed the 6-week programs to provide smaller and progressive classes. She holds a Masters of Education from York University with a thesis on yoga in the Indian school system. She has produced a CD on meditation, DVDs on the backbends of yoga and podcasts for practice. TYW holds karma classes, workshops, programs and private sessions. Heather has been featured in the Toronto Life Magazine and various print as well as on-line articles.