Terese ~
Our journey with Kaliji was a blissful dance. It was a time to immerse ourselves in Indian culture, practice and landscapes while re-discovering home and meeting lifelong friends from around the world. We experienced India's extremes from the cities to the temples, from the Ashrams to the Palaces, from triple baths in Mother Ganga to sunrise chants in the Himalayas. The laughter and reflection continues. Jaya Guru Devi!
Dede & Joe ~
We can not imagine traveling there without Kaliji -
This was our first trip to India. It is not an easy country to travel in and Kaliji's attention to detail made for a flawlessly enjoyable experience. We were amazed how she kept track of all our needs as we were a very diverse group and one felt as someone was paying attention to your personal agenda at all times.
We found ourselves interacting with the people of India on a personal level, rather than floating through the experience in a glass bubble. Hospitable, warm and welcoming, this country and its inhabitants came alive as we mingled in the markets, in the ashrams, on a simple walk alongside the Ganges in Rishikesh.
I think we both came home changed in a very subtle way, shifted to a quieter, more gentle and appreciative approach to our own lives, family and the world.
If you are ever thinking of going to India and you love yoga - only one way to go in our minds. Go with Kaliji . . . you will have a fabulous trip (we did) - it was an incredibly wonderful experience - transformational being with Kali Ray for that period of time and seeing India through her eyes.
Margaret ~
This was a truly mystical experience both physically and emotionally as each footstep took me on a journey through an extraordinary land. The people, the diverse architecture, the countryside, the busyness of the city, the smiles; these are some of the many images that I remember of India. There were spectacular celebrations and a myriad of colors and sounds everywhere. It was a truly unique and memorable experience filled with ongoing wonder.
Kaliji made each moment special. Every day was an opportunity for Kaliji to selflessly teach and share her knowledge, from stories of deities, and the history and lineage of TriYoga, to explaining the meaning of my personal visions experienced in meditation.
Her kindness and compassion to animals, strangers, and people she knew was constantly evident. Whether it was giving a bunch of bananas to a cow and her calf, checking the health of a snake with its handler, or personally selecting our rooms at each stage of the journey and ensuring that each one of us on the trip had exactly what we needed.
Her love for all was transmitted to everyone through her calm composure, her all knowing eyes, and her glowing smile.
She is walking sunshine with her light shining on all, and wherever we travelled with Kaliji there was joy in the air.
This was a journey of expansion that continues in all directions. Since my return, great doors have opened wide as the energy that was imparted during meditation continues to reveal even more knowledge and purpose. My students learned from Kaliji's teachings as I shared stories of her love and the remarkable diversity and wonders that exist in India, enabling them to grow on their TriYoga path too.
For me personally, it was a time of making new friends, discovering the beautiful land that gave us TriYoga through Kaliji, and a rich blessing to spend this special time in my life with Kaliji.
Eva-Maria ~
I have never been to India by myself, except one time teaching for Kaliji. I always went with Kaliji. I wanted to go there by myself but, somehow and fortunately, it never happened.
NowI have been there with Her several times. What makes me go again and again? First, Kaliji is Kaliji wherever She goes. She is very authentic: blissful by nature, full of humor, joyful and playful, smiling, making feel everyone better with Her light, uplifting energy and always busy;-))), always in service for all beings. She is the same Kaliji wherever I see Her: in the USA, Europe, Brazil or India. What makes India special for me is to see how Indians feel towards Kaliji. I see so much love, spark and glow in their eyes when they meet Her. I can see them dive into Her eyes, like diving "behind" or beyond this physical appearance. They really see a Divine Being in Kaliji. This is not a common experience with people in the West. It opens my heart so much. People in the West have doubts whether what they feel in Her presence is possible, whether it is true. In India, there is no doubt. They surely feel it and recognize it. It is such an amazing experience to witness and participate in it. Then I feel deep gratitude, because even though I am not Indian, I have the same feeling towards Kaliji. I may not act, behave or express in the same way they do, but deep inside I have the same feeling.
George ~
This trip to India was magical and transforming for me. I have been to India with Kaliji three times. I must say that first time was overwhelming and there was a lot of personal stuff that I had to deal with. Yet, I felt drawn to go back again, and then again. I did enjoy the first two trips but most of all I felt that there was something unfinished. So I joined this tour...
And this time, I felt this great connection with Kaliji. She was so accessible, just like one of us, so that sometimes I would tell her that I forget who I am with and I am afraid to be disrespectful. She would only encourage me to be the way I am, very loving and caring. Of course, she is always accessible, I just never had a chance to see it. This connection is really hard to put into words.
I felt great joy just being in her presence, just being. Joy that would stay with me for a whole day, for no particular reason but just being. I do not remember when was the last time I felt like that. ...And we had so much fun, dancing high up in the mountains! I have never danced with so much joy in my life.
I felt her love, which was always there, but I was not receptive enough.
I felt "being part of", I felt some sense inside of me, which is a very new experience for me. Experience that transformed me.
That love, joy and sense of belonging stays with me even back home in the USA.
I do not think I would have had that experience elsewhere but India, as I would not have been able to be around Kaliji so much. And I do not think that India will be the same without Kaliji. I am sure I would still enjoy it, but I wouldn't have THAT feeling which is so hard to put into words.
I am very grateful to Kaliji for all of this. Now I just want to be in her presence more and more.
I already reserved my vacation time for the next year so that I can go to India with her again. ...I just know that it is going to be magical.