Thanks to Karina, Muz and Karuna for taking us on a voyage of self-discovery and showing us the depths of ‘self’.  We all reacted differently to the ‘journey’, not to be confused with ‘holiday’, which is our usual way of spoiling ourselves with self gratifying, expensive times, we think is owe to us.

Thankfully, Karina had spent many months educating the group on the conditions we should expect.  Personally, I was expecting something like camping with ‘the wild life’ paying us visits, only to be very pleasantly surprised at the accommodation given to us in the temple.  Twin beds, running water, electricity, air conditioning, how blessed were we?
It was very humbling to see how the local people live.  They have none of the above.  Mostly they seemed to live on the streets and fields.
The visits to the school we help support, was truly emotional.  The heart stopping beauty and smiles of happiness of the children and their teachers made us so glad that in such a small way we can help them. 
The entire cost of our visit to India would keep these children protected for years.
It made me think of how much we Western people spend on hair/clothes, etc, how selfish are we? 
Our daily outings with Muz to guide us, opened new depths of spirituality and knowledge.  I like to think we all came home from India with a much-enlightened view on life, perhaps less ‘ME’ and more of “what can I do for others?”
My thanks again to Karina, Muz and Karuna, for changing my world!
Margaret Percival
71 yrs, Aberdeen

On the 17th Feb 2010, thirteen of us jetted of for the South Of India and were greeted by worldly wise mystic, Muz Murray.  We settled into the Temple and each morning at 7 am had a yoga class on the temple roof in full view of the holy mountain Arunachala and occasionally, some sun-bathing too!  Our room at the temple was lovely, fresh and clean with running water and our own western style toilet, much better than Karina had warned us to expect.
Mid morning we would meet with Muz and practice Mantra and breathing exercises, which made my heart smile and my mind peaceful and content, with the support and care of Karina and Muz.  We then had lunch, which was ok for the first day or two but then it was mutually agreed to go out for meals and try some of the local cuisine.
We learned so much on our visits to the temples and saw beautiful buildings and sculptures that Muz, our guardian protector, would tell us all about.  There was so much to see along our travels, stalls with hand made jewellery or fresh pineapples and bananas, an old cobbler on the street mending shoes, coconuts sliced open for us to drink their water when we were in need of refreshment, all so wonderful. 
We had an amazing day at the school we support, meeting the children, visiting the new school site to chant there and having lunch in the head teacher's house.  The children put on a lively display of traditional and modern dance for us, bless their hearts.  As a group we already sponsor many of the children and I chose a little girl to help personally too.
In the afternoon we would meet with Muz for Satsung (question time), and listen to his thoughts on our questions, whether worldly religious, personal or whatever came to our minds.  This was a special time, so interesting, absorbing and would lift my spirits.  We would then do our second yoga class of the day led by Karina before dinner and dropping into bed!
Us pilgrims to India indeed had an incredible journey and I thoroughly enjoyed every day and night, every hour and minute that rolled into one.  I personally know that for me, the right path is chosen and indeed would more than love to return one day with my beloved Karina and the wonderful gentle man, Muz Murray.
Jade, Aberdeen

Hari Om Karina/Muz,
Thank you for organising such an amazing trip to Southern India.  Even although my tan has faded, the benefits are still with me. My trip to India in 2010 will stay with me for a lifetime.  Having learned so much in Karina’s classes over the past 3 years, and seeing her positive glow when she returned from her trips to India, I was so pleased to get a chance to go myself.  I learned and experienced so much, and I am so pleased to have met and learned from many wonderful people on the way. Visiting the school was very humbling.  It was a privilege meeting the teachers and children and seeing where some of the money everyone raised was going. I got so much out of the trip this note would go on and on if I described them all.  In short, learned heaps, fantastic physical yoga, beautiful mantra and blissful meditation, mixed with the amazing culture and beauty of India - WOW!  Thank you, Namaste.
Andrea, Aberdeen