| At the invitation of the progressive Maharaja of Mysore, a patron of traditional Indian arts and an avid sportsman, he ran a yoga shala at the palace, where he taught yogic physical culture to royal boys. |
| The palm-thatched yoga shala was opened by the Dalai Lama no less, and there are daily yoga and tai chi classes and massages. |
| All electricity comes from a hydro turbine and solar panels, and the yoga shala has underfloor heating. |
| Shala remembers a sweet-natured kid sister, nearly twice her size, who loved to squeeze her tight. |
| Kosovar counterpart Kujtim Shala welcomed Topcu at the door. |
