http://blog.pro-ecuador.com Ecuador Insider Information, tips, news, and commentary on getting the most from living in Ecuador. Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:01:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Yoga is immensely valuable for balancing all areas of life and connecting to the Source, or what some call God.  Living from that connection brings greater physical and mental health, serenity and acceptance. In addition to the upcoming Anusara Yoga two-day workshop January 17 & 18 with B. J. Galvan, ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-culture/more-yoga-in-cotacachi-begin-the-new-year-with-calm-and-centered/ Daily meditation brings me greater serenity and centeredness, especially needed these days when so much chaos is impacting our world. My meditation is a form of Raja Yoga and Gary and I also practice Hatha Yoga, which focuses on physical movements and is great for releasing stress from the body ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-culture/yoga-in-cotacachi-a-subtle-shift-in-energy/ For weeks, we have been telling people, based on information from our attorney in Quito, that an Ecuador visitor can go across the border to renew your Ecuador Tourist Visa for an additional 90 days just before your initial 90 day visa expires. Today, we have proof! Kristen and Frank, ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-border-crossing/yes-you-can-go-across-the-border-to-renew-your-ecuador-tourist-visa/ Here's a December update from our Quito Cultural Arts reporter, Liliya Bykova.  If you are interested in a wonderful walking tour of Old Town Quito, and an insider look at expat life in Quito, please call or write: “Legends of Old Quito” with Liliya and Leo.  Leo is also a U.S. ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-culture/ecuador-culture-quito-cultural-update-for-december-2008/ We continually receive inquiries about Ecuador Residency Visas.  We share our experience as best we can, but with the continually changing landscape in this subject area, it is often hard to follow. The following post is by Kirsten, one of the people who went on our last Intro to Ecuador Tour, ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-laws/ecuador-residency-visa-one-families-experience/ The day after Thanksgiving was a great day.  The weather in Cotacachi has been fantastic the last few days.  If it was like this all the time, we would be swarming with expats and tourists.  As it is, many more people are finding their way to our small town. We just ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-culture/cotacachi-walk-about/ Each month, our Quito cultural events reporter, Liliya Bykova, compiles her list of favorite entertainments for you to enjoy.  This month, The Fiestas de Quito, with all their brilliant color, tense drama and excitement are here once again! Opening of the Fiestas de Quito 28 November 7:30 p.m. Plaza de San Francisco The Fiestas ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/uncategorized/quito-cultural-events-in-december-quito-is-one-big-party/ Yesterday, an Ecuadorian woman who is married to a U.S. citizen, and has lived in the U.S. for five years, came to Cotacachi to look at some real estate.  She is ready to return home.  We were expecting her around 11 a.m. At 10:45 she called from Cayambe, about one hour ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-culture/upside-down-world-in-ecuador/ Queen of Quito To be Crowned November 27 One of the highlights of Ecuador culture occurs each year at the end of November when Quito chooses its queen.  Last year the daughter of a friend of mine was one of the candidates, so I have some insight. After 10-15 candidates are ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador/quito-culture-with-liliya-bykova/ We recently received the following question from a reader about Ecuador Banks: I am wondering if you can tell me your opinion on Ecuadorian banks. I am planning to visit Ecuador, possibly Cotacachi, in the next couple of months, and in that time I would be interested in opening a bank ... http://blog.pro-ecuador.com/ecuador-banking/ecuador-banks-are-they-safe/