The next city on the list is the modern Hyderabad, located in Andhra Pradesh. Brand name stores and modern shopping malls line the streets. I was amazed at how different this city is from the other towns we visited... and then I saw 5 cows walk along the streets.
On the 15th, I visited a government school called Kendriya Vidyalaya. We were welcomed with a wonderful morning assembly, filled with yoga / pranayam, singing and tabla playing, as well as beautiful cultural dances. The students at this school are eager to learn, and it was refreshing to see how the arts are infused into learning.
The principal was fantastic, and sent each of the 6 teachers to different parts of the school. I was able to visit Neela's yoga class, and could have stayed there the entire day. Boys and girls began the class with chanting and breathing (pranayam) activities, then moved into the postures (asanas). I was lucky to join the students in movement. Neela was very attentive to my questions about yoga instruction within the school, and discussed her curriculum.
So far I've taught a yoga class to some Fulbrighters once a week, and have loved teaching in India. I'm looking forward to taking some classes taught in a language other than English this weekend.
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ReplyDeleteOkay, maybe I missed it, but I have to ask...what is up with the little paper guy who keeps making an appearance in so many pictures? I'm dying to know!
ReplyDeleteI'd ask if it's Neil, but the fella doesn't have glasses.