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Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal

Labor of love. Seventeenth century built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Fallen Angel; Devaduuta Panna Asana

Amber Fort

Amber Fort

One of the most famous forts in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It has the 'Shila Devi' Temple and the 'Ganesh Pol' which is a gate that leads to the private palaces of the kings. Monkey Pose; Hanumanasana

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar

Nineteen archeological astronomical instruments built by Sawai Jai Singh who was a Rajput King during the first half of the 18th century. Half moon pose; Ardha Chandrasana

Varanasi

Varanasi

"Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and re-birth. Abode of Lord Shiva and Parvati, the origins of Varanasi are yet unknown. Ganges in Varanasi is believed to have the power to wash away the sins of mortals." Click on the pic and the link below!

Red Fort

Red Fort

In 1638 Mughal king Shah Jahan decided to build upon the capital of Agra here constructing at the bank of Yamuna River in Old Delhi. It was built for the residence of the royal family. Dancing Shiva

Foothills of the Himalayas

Foothills of the Himalayas

High up in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas there is a small town called McLeod Ganj that is home to the most famous refugee in the world, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama Temple

Dalai Lama Temple

Prayer wheels in Dharamsala, India at Dalai Lama Tusuglang Khang temple represents prayers for happiness and heals suffering. With each wheel you turn you chant the mantra in Sanskrit , "Om mani padme hum," which means, Jewel in the lotus. Click on the picture and then the link below for a YouTube Video of the prayer wheels.

Qutab Minar

Qutab Minar

Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutab Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base. It is the highest stone tower in India. Downward Facing Dog; Adho Mukha Svanasana

Humayun Tomb

Humayun Tomb

The garden tomb was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. First time attempting Lord of the Dance Pose; Natarajasana. With Meghan Carney and Jason Devereaux Click on the picture above and then click on the link below for more info.

India Museum

India Museum

The Relics of Lord Buddha are kept for public viewing at National Museum, New Delhi, India. These relics were excavated at Piprahwa in District Basti of Uttar Pradesh, North-West of India near Nepal border, in 1972 by the Archaeological Survey of India. Anjali Mudra

Kualoa Ranch

Kualoa Ranch

Hawaii's Kualoa Ranch is most famous for the movies Jurassic Park, Godzilla, 50 First Dates and Pearl Harbor where parts of the movies were filmed. Tree Pose; Vrksasana Click the picture above and then click the link below for more info.

Stanley Park

Stanley Park

"Named for Lord Frederick Stanley, Governor General of Canada in 1888, the City opened Stanley Park on September 27 of that year. The City launched its plan to become the greenest city in the world by 2020. Today, Vancouver boasts more than 240 public parks. The lush, evergreen oasis of Stanley Park is North America's third largest urban park with an estimated eight million visitors a year." || City of Vancouver

Christ Redeemer

Christ Redeemer

In 1921, the Catholic Circle of Rio began to collect signatures and donations for a privately-funded Christian monument. Built in 1922 and completed in 1931 standing on a peak of 2,000 feet high and 120 feet tall, 90 feet wide about and weighing about 635 tons. It separated church and state. Considered one of The Seven Wonders of the World. Mountain Pose, Tadasana

Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point

"The marker, actually built to resemble a buoy, stands at furthest south tip of Key West. The monument notes that Cuba is only 90 miles away, and just to its right, a plaque commemorates the brave Cubans who have drowned trying to get to America, 'The Leader In Democracy.'" Hand to Big Toe variation

Dolphin Stadium

Dolphin Stadium

Orignially known as Joe Robbie Stadium revolutionized and opened in 1987 built as a multi- purpose venue at 1.5 million square feet. Standing Compass Pose

Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

"Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century." Truly amazing site, considered one of The Seven Wonders of the World. Click on the picture and the link below for a awesome video from History.com

Pisac

Pisac

About 1,700 feet above the sacred valley is Pisac. Incan ruins one of the richest forms of Incan architecture. It is known for where the Sun ties. It was used for water ducts, military, political and religious reasons as stated in the link attached by simply clicking on the picture and then the link below. One Legged Downward Facing Dog variation

Pura Vida Yoga Retreat & Spa

Pura Vida Yoga Retreat & Spa

Aum! At Pura Vida (pure life) in Alajueja, Costa Rica. Treat yourself and detach.

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

"Built between roughly A.D. 1113 and 1150, and encompassing an area of about 500 acres (200 hectares), Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means “temple city”--- Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was converted into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century, and statues of Buddha were added to its already rich artwork." Click on picture and link below for more from LiveScience.com

Vinh Long

Vinh Long

Vĩnh Long contributes to the nation's history as part of the historic settlement of the Mekong River Delta as Vietnam expanded southward in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Battambong

Battambong

Kek Lok Si Temple

Kek Lok Si Temple

The Kek Lok Si Temple is located in Air Itam in Penang. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. The construction of the temple began in 1893 and was inspired by the chief monk of the Goddess of Mercy Temple at Pitt Street.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands

"Marina Bay Sands is Asia’s leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment. Located in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. It opened on 27 April 2010. Marina Bay Sands has three 55-storey hotel towers with 2,561 luxury rooms and suites. The three towers are capped by the Sands SkyPark, which offers 360-degree view of Singapore’s skyline. It is home to restaurants, lush gardens, an infinity edged swimming pool and the world’s largest housing an observation."

Ta Prohm Angelina Jolie Temple

Ta Prohm Angelina Jolie Temple

"Construction on Ta Prohm began in 1186 AD. Originally known as Rajavihara (Monastery of the King), Ta Prohm was a Buddhist temple dedicated to the mother of King Jayavarman VII." || Sacred-Destinations

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