Hola Lovely people!

I am Dr. Shalini, high on life and energy at all hours of the day!

I am a Dentist by profession, so keep myself and my surroundings clean as a habit. I smile as much as I can and love to bring more smiles to this world. I recently moved to Baltimore for my graduate program at Johns Hopkins. Saving lives, millions at a time :)

I love meeting new people, mingling with a new culture, enjoying the differences, and then overwhelmingly arriving at the same conclusion..." we are all the same"! :)

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy staying and meeting with natives or people from different cultures.. which helps me virtually travel to the places which I have not been to, yet. It also helps with my savings :)

While hosting, I love talking and sharing my insight into the Indian culture/yoga/food etc. I offer Free Dental Checkups to all couch surfers and also free Intro Guided Meditation sessions. If available, I love to show my city around to overseas travelers as well.

Interests

• photography
• yoga
• meditation
• reading
• painting
• music
• travelling
• trekking
• spirituality
• learning new things
• public health
• meeting new people
• dentistry
• dress designing

Music, Movies, and Books

Music-vast and versatile, from Jim Morrison to JLo; Hindi Bollywood, Rock/Metal, Romantic slow music, Trance, etc

Movies-Enjoy almost all kinds, Romantic/Action/Comedies/Art/Sci-fi, Horror/Mysteries

Books-I read whatever is worth reading :P

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Something(s) that made me feel amazing(not sure if they were amazing things to do):

Stayed in a Yogic Ashram for over half an year after quitting my job (in search of existential truth)
Co-piloted a helicopter flight
Jumped off a cliff from an altitude of 12000 feet
Climbed the Highest peak of the state Maharashtra (Kalsubai, height 5400m) in India.
Helped build a school in Thulo Pakhar, a village in Nepal as a part of Earthquake Relief
Founded my Dental non-profit to create oral cancer awareness when I was 24

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to teach/share my life, experiences with other people and know theirs. It makes my journey of life double as interesting and adventurous. I ask a lot of questions, an inquisitive soul that I am, so be prepared to tell me all about your history/culture/people and yourselves!

What I Can Share with Hosts

My experiences and all that I know about my country India, land of cultures, yoga and festivals :)
Introductory session to Guided Meditation

Countries I’ve Visited

Ireland, Kuwait, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

India, Nepal, United States