Messages from Bapuji regarding Kailash Trip ( Message # 1 of 2)

Dear Kailash Yatris,

Sita Rama,

It seems like the countdown for the trip of our life has begun. Hope you are preparing as best as possible. Ma and I have not looked at the list of participants with the thought of who can or cannot make it. We trust your own judgment in your physical and mental capacities to join. Please be sure you are not taking any unnecessary risks, nor creating difficulties for the group. Although “it is each one for oneself” yet remember we are still a group.

This is not a trip about who gets to the top first but one spirit in several bodies walking together with the vision of the Creator in front, and the bond of the Guru in the hearts and minds. We all walk, stay together and push and pull each other as the times need.

We would like you to be open and be prepared to ride the horse and do the parikrama if the body does not do well at the altitude. Please be sure to bring the extra $600 or so for the horse. Please make the arrangements and if you do not use, you can still return back with your money.

Please do group practices for the protection and success of all. Rama raksha, trailokya, Hanuman chalisa. Whatever the group in your area can practice. We will be getting together for group practices in the Antioch area. We will keep you posted and others can do the same practice that day and if possible close to those times.

In order to make the trip successful we have been recommended to take a supplement called mycrohydrin. It has been designed for athletes and is a powerful antioxidant. For our purposes it will provide all the benefits to counter the altitude problems. It increases oxygen in the blood. Alkalizes the body, provides more energy, increases cellular hydration, reduces lactic acid.

We will be ordering through DYC and you can order the 90 capsules per person from Tulsi.   Dosage is 2 capsules per day 2 weeks prior and 4 capsules during the trip. Please place orders with Tulsi.  You may email her at tulsi108@comcast.net. Please mail check ONLY for ordering. Check payable to DYC for $64.00 for the capsules and postage and handling.

Tulsi Gottfredson
2378 Whitetail Dr.
Antioch, CA 94531
For those interested, Dr. Lad has also recommended ayurvedic herbs. Two formulae. One for the lungs and immune system, the other for the altitude. Please see the letter sent alongside for details.

See you in Kathmandu,

Ma   bapuji

Messages from Bapuji regarding Kailash Trip ( Message # 2 of 2)

THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED BY THE TOUR ORGANIZERS:
1. Every morning start a brisk walk for atleast 4 miles at 6:00 a.m.
2. After your walk do deep breathing or do 15 minutes Bhastrika, and 15 minutes of alternate breathing.
3. Drink a glass of warm water after a little while.
4. Sit as long as possible in the Vajrasana.
5. If needed try to loose 6-10 lbs before the trip.


PACKING INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please pack the stuff for the general trip in a suitcase which will be left behind in Kathmandu.
• The stuff for the pilgrimage part itself ideally should be in a water proof back pack. A sac with multiple pockets is advised. packing the clothes in a plastic sac will be helpful against sudden rain showers.
• It would be helpful to have extra pairs of sun glasses between the group.
• Keep extra batteries for flash lights, camera etc, as they tend to drain out rather quickly.
• Keep dry sweets like chocolate, candy. We recommend the nutrition bars .( we spoke with an expert who advised, what you need is sugar. So dried fruit, nuts . Ginger is excellent so ginger candy) nuts would be good.(We will be ordering some good nutrition bars for purchase)

IMPORTANT FACTS:

REST WELL, BE LIGHT, DON’T BE ACTIVE, TALK VERY LITTLE, WALK AT A PACE THAT IS ONE THIRD SLOWER THAN YOUR REGULAR PACE, THE LOAD TO BE CARRIED MUST BE VERY LITTLE,TAKE SLOW BUT DEEP BREATHS ,WHENEVER YOU START FEELING UNEASY THEN STOP AND REST,DON’T GET INTO ARGUMENTS WITH OTHERS ALTHOUGH ACCIDENTAL CONVERSATIONS THAT MAY BE HARSH MAY SPRING UP,DO NOT SMOKE OR DRINK ALCOHOLIC DRINKS OR OTHER SUBSTANCES,DRINK ENOUGH FLUIDS 3 LITERS PER DAY, NEVER START ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.

Besides these Dr. Lad has recommended Basal Pranayam:

• Inhale for a count of 4 but using the lungs.
• Exhale for a count of 6.
• Do this slowly.
• Practice this with the other pranayams.

Herbs recommended for the lungs and immune system (To be started 1 to 1½ months ahead of departure):

• 1tsp Turmeric 
• 1tsp Pippali
• 2tsp Kantakari
• 1cup Milk
• ½ cup Water
• Add the herbs to the milk+water and boil till the water is boiled off. Drink warm am and pm. You can save ½ for pm.

The second formula is for Altitude sickness (Start 2 weeks prior departure):

1. Dashamula -500
2. Ashwagandha-400
3. Arjuna-300
4. Pushkarmula-200
5. Tagar-200

• Take ½ tea spoon with warm water, three times a day after meals.
• Order a supply for 5 weeks. 
• Order directly from Ayurvedic Institute. Call 505-291-9698. 
• Ask for the herb department.

Singapore Airline Baggage rules etc for the East/West coast groups

Question 1.       How many suitcases are we allowed to bring on Singapore Airlines when we depart from USA?
Answer 1.  One cabin bag+ laptop etc and Two checked-in pieces, the sum of the three dimensions (length + width + height) of  both checked-in pieces added together does not exceed 273 cm (107 in) and the outside linear dimensions of each bag must not exceed 158 cm (62 in.)  The weight of each piece is limited to 23 kg (50lb). See the url below for those details. http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/plan/baggage_allowance.jsp?v=-1120304385&amp
Question 2.       Is there an additional luggage fee that has not been included in our ticket fee? 
Answer 2.          If you follow the baggage rules then we don't have to pay any extra fee. If you have excess weight or extra piece of baggage, you will be charged excess baggage fee. 
Question 3.       What is the weight/specific limits imposed?  Do you have any ideas about these limitations?
Answer 3.         The weight of each piece is limited to 23 kg (50lb). See the url below for those details. Please see details on the url below:
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/plan/baggage_allowance.jsp 
For Singapore flights from USA, please see the url below for country specific details. For other location you will need to click on links for other countries on this url or do some research on your own.
http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/plan/CountrySpecificBaggageRestrictions.jsp#Header22