How I learned to be a successful failure in Goa
Rehab for a recovering perfectionist in India
In this story, I attempt tai chi, qigong and chakra healing on a course in Goa - despite barely knowing what a chakra is - and try not to fall asleep while meditating.
Here I was, standing in a tranquil garden in Goa, wondering if I’d made a huge mistake.
With its comfortable shade and lingering scent of incense, the space seemed a world away from Arambol’s noisy scooters and heat. It should have been calming, but my inner critic wouldn’t stop:
What if I’m not good enough? What if I can’t do this?
Burnt out and broken-hearted, I’d come to India searching for peace and balance. Back in London, a ‘Panda Yoga’ course teaching tai chi, qigong and chakra healing had sounded like the perfect antidote. But now, the two weeks stretched ahead like an eternity. I barely knew what a chakra was, let alone the rest.
Part of me wanted to walk away and sip coconuts on the beach. But deep down, I knew I needed this.
