Why India?
India is one of the largest and most populated countries in the world with over one billion inhabitants. Of this number, at least five million are living with HIV. According to some estimates, India has a greater number of people living with HIV than any other nation in the world.
HIV emerged later in India than it did in many other countries, but this has not limited its impact. Infection rates soared throughout the 1990s, and have increased further in recent years. The crisis continues to deepen, as it becomes clearer that the epidemic is affecting all sectors of Indian society. The HIV epidemic is misunderstood and stigmatised among the Indian public. People living with HIV have faced violent attacks; been rejected by families, spouses and communities; even refused medical treatment.
Without a cure, prevention is our only power.
Join Seane Corn, YouthAIDS Ambassador, and Ashley Judd, YouthAIDS Global Ambassador, as they travel throughout India with YouthAIDS to highlight prevention programs, outline solutions and partnerships and most importantly, deliver a message of hope. Seane will document her experiences, reactions and thoughts on this trip and share them.
YouthAIDS, an education and prevention initiative of PSI, uses media, pop culture, music, theater, and sports to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. It reaches 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, products, services and care. For more information on what you can to do to prevent the spread of HIV please visit www.youthaids.org.
Comments
Which cities in India are you going to be teaching yoga in?
Can someone come just for a short period of time (a week)?
Posted by: Anonymous | March 13, 2007 09:22 PM
Seane -
I live with HIV and face many of the health and social fears in attempt to keep my head up high with and my soul filled with spirit. Your journey is what encourages people like myself who are in hiding, to peek into the light knowing there are genuine souls who want to make a difference. Thank you for making that difference.
Posted by: Anonymous Thanker | March 13, 2007 09:52 PM
So glad you are getting to do what you do best-I was supposed to join you Fri night in NYC,but my son had surgery that day-see next time-hope you like the bracelet -I sent it to the studio during the holidays-the people of India are so fortunate to have you visit them- your compassion and commitment to society is so freshing-enjoy-and be safe--always, Sherry Vecchione
Posted by: Sherry Vecchione | March 13, 2007 10:52 PM
Dear Seane
I admire your work and your compassion towards the fellow human beings. While you are in India, will you be visiting Kerala? I live in Kerala; run a homestay near Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve, Thekkady. You are most welcome at my place, mundax homestay if you are looking for a place to relax while you are in Kerala. Keep up the good work.
Mathew
Posted by: Mathew Joseph P | March 14, 2007 12:49 AM
Dear Seane,
I wish you Love strenght and beauty on your trip to India. May all your actions be blessed.
Love Marjon (Miriam's mam)
Posted by: marjon Westercappel | March 14, 2007 11:57 AM
I wanted to thank Seane for keeping this blog and wish her luck on her journey through India. I was lucky enough to take her class this past weekend in NYC the day she was to depart for India. She is an inspiration to all!
Posted by: Myra | March 14, 2007 01:16 PM
thanks seane for taking the time to do this for us. Ive read a few india blogs but none by any teachers. Ive dreamed of this journey for many years.
Posted by: steve | March 14, 2007 06:34 PM
Your candid journal commentary is so helpful and truly inspirational for those of us trying to learn and understand how to live our yoga. Thank you for taking the time to write.
Robin
Posted by: Robin | March 14, 2007 11:06 PM