Yoga classes are great. They are an excellent opportunities to learn, meet people, and unwind. And the shared energy is so powerful. But we mustn’t neglect our need for solitude. It is important that we develop the skills and confidence to practice at home or wherever we are, so that we don’t become too reliant …
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Yoga Is Not A Platform For Competition
Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned yogi, you know exactly what I’m talking about. When we rank yoga studios, judge people during class, talk about the teacher’s quality of instruction (or lack thereof), we are certainly NOT practicing yoga. I know this because I’ve been both victim and perpetrator of this social crime. (Dramatic, …
When Did Yoga Become Pretentious?
Work alone is your privilege, never the fruits thereof. Never let the fruits of action be your motive; and never cease to work. Work in the name of the Lord, abandoning selfish desires. Be not affected by success or failure. This equipoise is called Yoga. – The Bhagvad Gita The practice of yoga in America …
5 Tips To Improve Your Yoga Practice
For those of you experimenting with yoga and for those who prefer an at-home practice on the cheap, there are plenty of resources on the internet to help you develop a solid routine. I’ve experimented with many online videos, blogs, and in-person classes and have created a straight-forward routine that I can expand or condense depending …