Namaste everyone,

I love to meet new people from distinct backgrounds to know the cultural differences, enhance knowledge and learning new skills. I admire freedom, openness, beauty, nature and balance.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To listen the unique life stories of the people around. To contribute in making the world more generous, open and wonderful. To add intense memories to other's world. To know the hidden side of the things.To explore the unknown.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• writing
• poetry
• photography
• documentaries
• fitness
• yoga
• reading
• music
• entrepreneurship
• psychology
• solo travel
• cinema
• zen
• bike riding
• deep conversations
• finance
• emotions
• long walks
• ayurveda
• ted talks

Music, Movies, and Books

I explore and listen music in range of genres and play them according time of the day and my mood. Some of the musicians/geners/compilations I admire:

Prem Joshua, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Jose Gonjalez, Arijit Singh, Joe Satriani , Eric Clapton , Norah Jones, Chet Faker, Ludovico Einaudi, Kenny G, Mohsen Choveshi, Rhye, Passenger, Cafe Del Mar, Nujabes

I prefer Drama, Psychological thriller, Biopics and Coming of Age genres. Some of the films that I admired:

The Shawshank Redemption, Goodwill Hunting, Vertigo, Here without me, Dogtooth, Blue is the warmest colour, Nymphomaniac , In the mood for Love, Perfect Sense, Lunchbox, The Danish Girl, Birdman, Boyhood, Whiplash, Capote, The Lobster, Frances Ha, Her,Room, Into the wild

I read both fiction and non fiction and preferably novels from different parts of the world. Some of my favourite Books/authors are:

Kafka on the Shore (Haruki Murakami), The Vegetarian (Han Kang), Sons and Lovers (D H Lawrence), The Prophet (Khalil Jibran), Love in the time of Cholera, 1984, The Fountainhead, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair, Essays in Love (Alain De Botton),The Science of Yoga (William J Broad), Old Path White Clouds (Thich Nhat Hanh), On writing (Stephen King)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not just one, not so many but few of course;

1. Covering Bike trip of 500 Kms from Mysore to Gokarna in just one day. It was amazing to cover this much distance passing through mountains, seaside and highways. A real test of endurance for me.
2. Observing silence for 10 days in Vipassana meditation retreat in Mcleodganj, Dharmashala. A glimpse into sensory deprivation.
3. Travelling abroad

In the end......keeping my lust for life alive.

Teach, Learn, Share

What I can teach/ help in learning:

1. Hindi Language (For foreigners)
2. English Language (For non English speakers)
3. Cooking Indian Food
4. Insights on getting Bank Financing (For budding entrepreneurs)

What I would like to share:

1. Information about Yoga/ spiritual centres
2. Local culture and places
3. I would like to introduce people to unheard music, unknown books and movies and expect them to do the same for me as well.
4. Kindness and openness
5. Insights and opinions
6. Love, Life and Laughter

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help a host in cooking food and in other household chores. I can share amazing Indian sweets and other delicacies. Above all, I would like to add a positive vibe to the host's world.

Countries I’ve Visited

South Korea

Countries I’ve Lived In

India