April Thrill

Our course in April was from the 18th to the 21st. I could not be there all the days this time, so asked 2 of the course participants to write in their experiences.

Traditional Sunday after-lunch Chateau tour

Bria, 18 years


Spring brought together 8 chirpy chappies ; Caroline, Alexia, Laurent, Linda, Barbara, Katy, Patricia and Bria to attend the ‘stage’ from the 18 - 21 April. Under Stéphane’s guidance, the stage was rythmed with laughter from Stéphane’s stories and adventures, jokes from our own Mr Picard (Laurent), much reflection and sharing (about cholestérol, fish in the sea, our lives….oh and of course Sri Sri’s knowledge).And with or without runny noses we all managed to forget our stress, step away from our everyday lives and through the power of breathing and meditation; get answers to our troubles, existential questions and the way to a peaceful and happy life.

It was also during that week-end that most of us met Swami Sadyojata, a friend of Sri Sri and an impressive ‘sage’ who came to Fontainebleau especially for us, and who taught us the 8 important ways to find peace of mind and how to deal with our problems by overcoming them (a well conditioned motorbike is the trick). With our family and friends we sang in his company a few Indian songs.

At the end of our journey it was, as Patricia said “like having the key to a treasure box!” :)

(From L to R): Alexia, Caroline, Laurent, Stephane, Katy, Barbara, Patricia, Bria, Valerie and Linda

Visit this blog next week to read Caroline's entry...