Thousand wild things to try

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Bullock Cart Safari

Yak Safari

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Summer Adventures..

Whats more is lined up for this summer onwards ..

Fly like a bird

Paragliding

Be on the Roll.

Zorbing..

Ladakh - An Invitation

 

Snorkelling

Guess what else is lined up for April 2010...

Archery

Archery (Once a primary weapon of Warriors and Hunters, A Sport, A Philosophy, A Way of Life)..

It cannot be denied that Bow and Arrow were one of mans first attempts of inventions.

Its application and domination as weapons in early ages is proof looking back its role in the Great Epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana where Bow and Arrows were the primary weapons of the Great Warrior Lords Arjuna and Rama.

If you look back at History of the world, Genghis Khan who once managed to capture almost twice the size of Kingdom of what Alexander the Great once conquered. The primary weapons of Genghis Khans army were Bow and Arrows .

Archers also played an important role in story of the Legend Robin hood and his friends.

It would also be a way of life at Nature Knights with effect from summer 2010, details of programs to be listed soon.

Seven Principles of Archery (A way of life)

Archery is a sport that involves the mind and body. It is one of the 7 skills taught to the Great warriors in Ancient Asia. It was prised above all others, not for its martial aspects but for the training of the mind. It is said that today the same art is practiced by few wise monks to train their minds. This article will get you started in understanding that the mind is what you really are training while you practice your archery.

The first and most prominent habit a highly successful and competitive archer will have is to be always on guard and ready for whatever comes there way, whether expected or not. No matter how small, any surprise element during archery can put you off focusing.

Being able to observe yourself from the outside to find flaws or thinking patterns that can be improved is important. Remain positive and allow only one single line of thought to exist in your mind: The shot you are currently faced with. Visualize the shot perfectly from start to finish and disregard any doubts. The idea is to have fun and enjoy competitions while seriously giving a hundred percent effort.

Secondly, all mistakes ever made in past practice need to be left in the past. Having the ability to blank out bad experiences is a definite quality of great archer, so learning from mistakes without carrying them everywhere is the answer. The only thought in your mind can be making the perfect shot, and remembering the past won’t help with that. Picture everything going smoothly, and when it does, pat.

"Shooting your Average" is the third habit of pro archers. Consistency is the key in archery, so rather than attempting to outdo yourself or try outlandish new styles, aim for your average. Relaxation is important for form, so getting stressed won't help you. Continue shooting consistently, and keep your mind on each single shot as it comes.

Unless you are shooting for your food, the point of archery practice is to become one with your bow, arrow, and target. You can only do that if you take one shoot at a time and not think of the one that came before or the one that will come after. And above all do not let the stress of missing stop you from being a pro archer.

Fourth is the importance of positive thinking in relation to self esteem, talent and skills. Staying positive and allowing your subconscious mind to take over to perform smooth shots you have done countless times is a good start. Imagining the perfect shot and keeping your mind from wandering while reminding yourself "I can do it!" regularly is the way to carry through with this step.

A highly successful archer will thrive on the pressure during competitions, and this is the fifth habit. A saying archers have been using forever is "Shooting nervous is like shooting in the rain." Everyone experiences nerves, stress and pressure, but it is how pro archers deal with it that can set them apart. Don’t let the pressure get to you or take away your focus, and instead enjoy the jitters that can actually heighten reflexes and senses for shooting better than ever before.

Number six is to do with meditation or programming your mind so no distractions can affect you. Your program should be unique to you and synchronized with your whole technique while taking your shots.

This would includes how your breath, posture and mental balance; the control of your breath and leads to the control of your body.

Lastly and by far the most important is plain and basic discipline. Consistency in training practices and strength of mind are habits of pro archers, and this is drawn on for competition focus as well. Your mind can be trained just as your body can, and pro athletes have to work hard to develop and control both.

Archery is not a sport as much as a philosophy and should be studied like any other philosophy would be. Take your time and learn all you can about this wonderful hobby and make it a lifelong pursuit.

The Great Sailing Adventure - An Invitation.

An Invitation to Register for "The Great Sailing Adventure". Scheduled Feb 28, 2010.

Call in person. (In case I am not reachable.. its possible.. SMS my your name, number and "Interested in Sailing Big Time" and I would call back ASAP.

M. Asif
9821081566 / 9619182010

Gone with the wind - new adventure

There is something fresth in the air..

Something new adventure is just round the corner

travel by the knots

Are you ready for it..

Rock Climbing

Picture a climber on a steep wall of rock face. Above him, the rock sweeps up like a cresting wave, without a single crack to lodge his hands or feet in. From our point of view, there appear to be no holds at all, just a polished wall; yet he moves steadily up - high stepping, counter balancing, reaching, ever fluid and graceful.

He is face climbing, and to the beginner it looks harrowing. But you'll soon learn that face climbing is the most natural form in all the climbing game. It varies from low angle slabs, where balance and the friction of good boots are all that's required, to 120 degree overhanging test-pieces where Conan's strength is essential to even get off the ground.

The first rule in face climbing is to keep your weight over your feet. We live much of our lives on our feet, better suited for load bearing that our arms, which tire quickly regardless of their strength. Keeping your weight over your feet's is the result of correct body position. On face climbs less than 90 degrees (or dead vertical), the body should remain in the same upright posture as when you're walking on level ground. Another ground rule always maintain three point contact, practice, practice, practice on boulders, rock faces. But never do it alone. Climbing is a team sport and should be done in company of at least two experienced climbers. So get adventurous and explore one more dimension to your life.

Sadhus Dhaba

Sadhu preparing his special weekend recipe. Somewhere near Hampi (Karnataka, India) in remote hill..

Men are from Venus

Women's Liberation moment... Men wanting to share their Burden of labour.

Living on the Edge.

Hundred Ways to Get comfortable while, "Living on the Edge".. He He ..

During Rappelling Program at Ratnagiri

Nature Beckons - Holi-trip

Nature Knights Holi Trip.. Colours, Splash, Throw, Jump, Dive, Play.. Holy with Nature Knights (To know more and register click the link below).

Nature Beckons - Holi-trip

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Looking foward to a day that is, Not Ideal, Not Predictable, Challenging and Interesting.

Nature Beckons - Mid-day-Caving

TO HELL AND BACK

An Article in Mid-Day by Dhvani on her experience with Nature Knights Caving in Ratnagiri.

Nature Beckons - Mid-day-Caving

Caving Can be fun

Caving, also known as spelunking in the United States, is the recreational sport of exploring wild cave systems. It's an activity often undertaken for enjoyment or exploration, and usually involves free-hand squeezing, crawling, wriggling, rock climbing, chimney climb, sliding, jumaring, rappelling, wading through water, team work, facing your claustrophobic fears, walking, swimming etc.

There are thousands of caves in India, lime stone caves, volcanic crevasis, man made caves like heritage budhist caves, mining caves etc. But caving as a sport in India is still at its infancy stage.

Things to keep in mind.

Do your homework before you decide to explore any cave, have emergency backup team, atlest 20% of the team should have some experience in caving, carry first aid; technical gear (ropes, jumars, harnesses, descenders, crabs, floats/life jackets, oxygen cylinders etc.) flash lights, water, snacks (energy bars, energy drinks, dry fruits), first aid medical kit. Be properly hydrated and have the right size of meal before you make your way into the cave. Attire right kind of shoes depending upon the caves, clothes made of lycra blend that has good streatch, head cap / helmets)

For more details visit us at http://www.natureknights.com/

Asif

9821081566

asif@natureknights.com

Nature Beckons - Upcoming Events

Nature Beckons - Upcoming Events

February Weekend just got re-defined, check it out.

Nature Knights Ladakh Safari for 2010.

Nature Knights

Highlights

Kashmir (Stay and Enjoy Kashmiri Hospitality in Luxury House Boat) – Shikara Ride – Sonmarg – Gumra (11,250 feet) – Sonmarg – Experience thrill of crossing Zoji La Pass (11,250 feet) – Baltal – Zoji La Pass (11,200 feet) Landscapes changes from Green Medows to Ladakh Arid Zone – Gumra (11,250 feet) - Drass (Second coldest habitat place in Planet Earth) – Cross over to Kargil under enemy observation – 45 km from Kargil Mulbek (10,600 ft) 30 feet statue of Maitreya Budha carved on cliff – Namkila Pass (12,204 ft) – Bodh Karbu (10,890 ft) – Heniskot (11,640 ft) – Fatu La (13,479) Highest pass between Leh and Kashmir – Camp at UlheyTopko – River Rafting in Indus and Zanskar Sangam – Herigate and Culture (Alchi, Pathar Sahib, Likir), Exhotic ( Magnetic Hill, Pangong Lake, Camping at UlheyTolpko, Camping in Wilderness on way to Tsomoriri lake, Camping at Tsomoriri Lake, Camping at Sarchu, Exhotica Keylong (in Lahaul Spiti Valley), Cross Rohtan La also to Manali, Also experience Baralachala (4892 m) – Lachung La (5065 m), Pang, Debring (4500 m), TanglangLa – Morrey Plains – Manali to Delhi – Mumbai.

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Passion Leads to Excellence
When you Hobby becomes your Profession. the Passion becomes your Profession
You will be able to lead upto Excellence in Life
Satisfaction, Joy, Pleasure & Love will be the outcome of Passion
Following your passion for years, you will surely become somebody one day.

Air Stip on Juhu Beach.

Hey .. Someone is planning to built an Air Stip at our Juhu Beach.. One of the few recreation places left in Mumbai going .. .. Next time U wish to go to a beach try going to a MALL.

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M. Asif
www.natureknights.com
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Passion Leads to Excellence
When you Hobby becomes your Profession. the Passion becomes your Profession
You will be able to lead upto Excellence in Life
Satisfaction, Joy, Pleasure & Love will be the outcome of Passion
Following your passion for years, you will surely become somebody one day.

Plan your Summer Holidays.

Time to plan your holiday - summer is approaching.. Adventure, Heritage, Cultural, Exhotic

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M. Asif
www.natureknights.com
Cell: +91-9821081566 / 9619182010

http:/picasaweb.google.com/natureknights

http://www.facebook.com/natureknights

Passion Leads to Excellence
  When you Hobby becomes your Profession. the Passion becomes your Profession
  You will be able to lead upto Excellence in Life
  Satisfaction, Joy, Pleasure & Love will be the outcome of Passion
  Following your passion for years, you will surely become somebody one day.