“They say that India is one of the hardest countries to travel to in the world, and every trip you’ve ever gone on will help lead you to experience THIS.”
RISHIKESH
A little background about me, I’ve been practicing yoga since 2010. I saw an Instagram ad around summer of 2023 about a placed called House of Om, and immediately I was called to do my teacher training there. I was really going to send it all the way to India to immerse myself entirely in the culture, language, and practice. June 2024 I spent 22 days in Rishikesh, the Yoga Capital of the World. I was locked in every day, waking up at 530am for the most beautiful sunrise I’ve ever witnessed, overlooking the Himalayan Mountains, while staying at a sacred ashram, getting ready to do morning mantras and pranayamas with people from all over the world. It was a beautiful experience.
200 Hrs, Completed.
After living in an Ashram, I dove straight back into a major city vibe with Jaipur and collaborated with two stunning hotels in the famous “Pink City,”— Samode Haveli and Villa Palladio. The difference between these two parts of India was the prime example of alchemy.
First up, Samode Haveli…
Let’s dive in a little further from the hotel scene & get a feel of what Jaipur is really like.
6am we were out the door on a walking tour with Samode Haveli to go to the vegetable + flower market where all the locals go to collect all their best products. After the market, we gathered at the Krishna Temple just in time for morning prayers. I will tell you this, I have never witnessed people so passionate about prayer like India.
To compliment that, we ended our tour with delicious chai and warm samosas.
The photos captured are all from our morning walking tour, which I HIGHLY recommend doing if you have a chance to stay at this hotel.
Villa palladio
jaipur
After Samode Hotel, we traveled outside of the city and into the countryside about 20 minutes away from the pink city. We stayed two days at the villa capturing content of the property and it was straight out of a magazine. The interior design for Villa Palladio Jaipur was crafted by the renowned Italian designer Francesca Dalla Benetta. She is known for her unique blend of contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship, and she brought a sophisticated, eclectic style to Villa Palladio. The villa is a fusion of traditional Rajasthani architecture with modern elements, featuring rich colors, luxurious textiles, and intricate details that reflect both Indian and European aesthetics.
