See pictures of Kim's inspiring journey to India here!

Imagine the feeling of night and day being as hot as a sauna, the sight of ladies adorned in textiles as pink as the sunset against a desert backdrop. Picture the wide eyes of 6 little children in school uniforms, some with turbans on their heads, crammed into a yellow and green motorized rickshaw built for 3 on their way to school. Contemplate the constant sound of horns tooting around the clock while merchants shout, “Looking is free.” Ponder the smell of strong incense burning and sweets being deep-fried. Visualize the sight of bodies wrapped in cloth being burned in open fires, cows grazing on the grass of the highway’s median, and the taste of freshly baked naan bread, spicy curry, and sweet lassi drinks. India is a country that awakens the senses and stimulates the mind.

On Tuesday, July 7, I will embark on a journey across the world. (Here's a picture of Kim getting ready to leave!). My travels and Fund for Teachers Fellowship are taking me to India where I will learn how yoga is being used in schools to benefit students with autism. I am hoping to gain some new ideas on how to incorporate breathing, meditation, and stretching in the daily routine of my classroom in order to make relaxation and fitness a part of my students daily activities.