Lisa Norvell, Ashland, OR I am 54, a wife and mother of two young women, Myla age 22 and Sydney age 24. Living through COVID has provided a much-needed sacred pause which has allowed me an opportunity to slow down, simplify and become more present to the “echoes” both around me and as a direct…
Tara Weinberg, USA Hello from Ashland, Oregon! I’m Tara Weinberg; it’s nice to (virtually) meet you 🙂 I am writing to you from my home office/classroom to give you an idea of how life has changed since the pandemic struck. I am an English Language teacher at St. Mary’s School in Medford. Our school is…
Nancy, USA Hi! I’m Nancy Soares from Ashland. Covid has been a blessing for me. My family and friends are doing well and no one has been sick or has died. When the lockdown in Oregon began, I was out of town taking lessons in rolling a whitewater kayak. When I got home I carried…
Devon, USA Ashland, Oregon I am grateful to each and everyone of you, for your open-hearted sharing.It makes my heart sing to hear about your experiences. I am a 52 year old, married, mother of two teenage girls, who is a caregiver to the elderly. I also hold space for our Jivana Yoga Group here…
Carla, Portugal My name is Carla. I’m from Portugal, and I have lived in Ericeira more or less since COVID-19 started. Since I joined Jivana, my life has started to change in several aspects, but the turning point was when I met Acharya. Several obstacles just vanished in a simple way without straining and my…
Gail, Ashland group The year of the Covid 19 pandemic saw the death of my husband, though he was not infected with the virus. Instead of family and well-wishers congregating for his transition, we spent it alone. He had lost his ability to speak and was unable to communicate his wishes but I could see…
Fátima, Portugal My name is Fátima Clamote, I have lived in Lisbon since I was 19 years old. I was born in a small village in the north of Portugal. I have 3 sisters, 4 brothers and I live with my only son, 15 years old. At the age of 23, I felt the need…
Ross FinneyAshland, Oregon United States of America First off, I am very fortunate to have remained healthy and safe throughout the pandemic. Neither I, nor anyone in my immediate and extended families, have contracted the COVID-19 virus. Health is wealth! Generally, my experience during COVID has been quite like that shared by others. After many…
Aytana, Israel I have really enjoyed reading all the blogs, thanks for the idea and all your sharing. With roots in South Africa (till age 20), living in Israel with most of my family, with heart in India, I’m Aytana, (born as Ethne) from Ra’anana near Tel Aviv. I retired the year I first visited…
Ori, Israel 02/13/19 – On top of Arunachala Hill Ori Beck from Rehovot, Israel, married to Ifat, father to Tal, Yuval & Noa. Two years ago, I finished my position in the Israeli Navy and was about to start a new way and a new job. I looked for a vacation in India, and to…