Although I know my downward dog from my one-legged king pigeon pose, I'm relatively new to yoga. Yet even almost breaking my nose while attempting a handstand wasn't enough to take away the enjoyment of attending a 10-day yoga retreat in the Himalayan foothills. The Basunti retreat in Himachal Pradesh, north India, is set in a wildlife reserve in the Kangra Valley and offers immersion into one of the most spiritual regions of India. It's home to a leopard, mongoose, snakes, scorpions, butterflies, birds and sole fish, to name a few resident creatures. David Butterworth, co-owner of the retreat with his wife Izzy, is the resident storyteller.
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India's Basunti retreat is located in the Kangra Valley, one of the most spiritual regions of India
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Acclaimed Anusara yoga teacher conducts annual 10-day yoga sessions at Basunti
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Wildlife includes a leopard, mongoose, snakes, scorpions, butterflies, birds and fish
The Basunti day starts at 7 a.m. with a two-hour yoga session in the thatched shala facing the peaceful waters of the @placeholder.