Pilgrimage Facilitators Photo Essay

Your Travel Group Facilitators

25 years of conducting successful group travel in India and 35 years of international travel-based teaching and education.

YOUR PILGRIMAGE FACILITATORS

OVER 35 YEARS OF WORLD-CLASS TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Russill and Asha Paul design and facilitate transformational experiences in India. They grew up there but have lived in North America for the greater part of their lives for the last 37 years. They guide their students in India by combining decades of spiritual and professional expertise.
 
Due to their extensive knowledge and experience of India, her culture and spirituality, and because they have lived most of their adult lives in North America (the last 36 years), Russill and Asha are uniquely capable of facilitating this experience on multiple levels, as evident from the testimonials. As a result, many students and travelers return not just a second time but a third, fourth, fifth, sixth, even ninth time, which they gratefully accept as the most powerful endorsement of what they offer.
 
Even seasoned international travelers relish their experience of traveling with us because it is relaxing and comforting to have someone like Asha handle the complex planning and logistics of travel within India. She brings her consummate organizational skills to the innumerable details of travel, ensuring that all transitions and logistics go smoothly.
 
Despite her many organizational responsibilities throughout the travel experience, her top priority is lovingly nurturing and caring for each traveler, not only during the journey but from the time they register, ensuring they have all of the personal support they need.
 
Asha's expertise with holistic health complements Russill's knowledge of world spirituality. With them, and with the quality of people they attract to the travel experience, you are with a wonderful group of fellow travelers.

"This experience was so rich and full.  It is clear that you are very experienced at bringing groups through a process such as this.  The pacing and consideration of our needs at every step were superlative.  We did so much, learned so much, experienced so much.  The ceremonies and rituals that we experienced in the temples were extraordinary and so meaningful, even though I didn’t know what was being said in Sanskrit.  I just know that I received many gifts that continue to open in the weeks/months since."

ONE OF OUR FIRST TIMERS
Hope H. from North Carolina 

Russill Paul

Russill is widely known and respected for his profound understanding of India's cultural and yogic traditions, sophisticated spiritual musicianship, and expertise in the Sanskrit mantra.

He brings it all together to provide you, the participant on this journey, with the most comprehensive experience of India's sacredness that you will ever encounter. This unique gift moves participants to repeatedly return with him to India for the renewal of their transformative experience.

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Asha Paul

Asha is a Health and Spiritual Coach, trained in over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle, and stress-management techniques from top health experts; Asha's approach is well-rounded. Her innovative coaching helps students prime their bodies and minds through evidence-based scientific discoveries to get results.

Asha was spiritually trained from 1986 to 1992 by the late Rev. Bede Griffiths. As a dedicated spiritual practitioner, her approach is heart-centered as well. She specializes in weight management and aging. Her books focus on healthy & graceful aging.

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"Everything was clearly explained and it felt like a lot of effort was made to see that our travels were smooth and worry-free. I loved the talks and the temple tours, but I can't put into words why: I only know that I felt different when I got back home and I have no idea what the difference is.  I can say this:  That there were several times in India I felt like I was "breaking open" and when I did, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude.  Not gratitude for any particular thing or person, but a strong feeling of gratitude to the universe, whatever that is."

FROM ONE OF OUR SECOND TIMERS
Lynrae from California
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