Comments for Yoga Modern http://yogamodern.com Ancient Wisdom, Modern Perspective Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Yoga too sexy for Facbeook by Karen http://yogamodern.com/categories/art/yoga-too-sexy-for-facbeook/#comment-11081 Karen Wed, 16 May 2012 19:59:18 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=10217#comment-11081 As much as I try not to use the phrase "it is what it is" I think the culture of sex in current marketing efforts and advertising makes it difficult for companies to be noticed unless they do likewise. That being said, I didn't think of the sexual aspect of Exhibit A & B until you commented on it. Perhaps those that practice yoga key into the effort/skill/grace needed for those postures and those that don't are left to relate on more baser elements. Your article should be cause for reflection--even though yoga's more popular than ever--how do we want yoga viewed by the masses? As much as I try not to use the phrase "it is what it is" I think the culture of sex in current marketing efforts and advertising makes it difficult for companies to be noticed unless they do likewise. That being said, I didn't think of the sexual aspect of Exhibit A & B until you commented on it. Perhaps those that practice yoga key into the effort/skill/grace needed for those postures and those that don't are left to relate on more baser elements. Your article should be cause for reflection–even though yoga's more popular than ever–how do we want yoga viewed by the masses?

]]> Comment on Is Your Yoga Changing with You? by Nicole http://yogamodern.com/categories/featured/is-your-yoga-changing-with-you/#comment-10950 Nicole Fri, 11 May 2012 15:37:29 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12911#comment-10950 That is awesome, Micole. It is great to hear that your practice is so dynamic! That is awesome, Micole. It is great to hear that your practice is so dynamic!

]]> Comment on Is Your Yoga Changing with You? by Micole L. http://yogamodern.com/categories/featured/is-your-yoga-changing-with-you/#comment-10935 Micole L. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:34:02 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12911#comment-10935 I echo your sentiments Nicole! Over the past 10+ years, I have noticed a shift in why I practice - and it changes every day. The important piece has been to adjust my practice to suit that day or that moment's need(s). What started out as a form of exercise to help me stretch after all my running, has morphed into a way of thinking, moving, and breathing in every moment of the day. And I don't miss running one bit ;) I echo your sentiments Nicole! Over the past 10+ years, I have noticed a shift in why I practice – and it changes every day. The important piece has been to adjust my practice to suit that day or that moment's need(s). What started out as a form of exercise to help me stretch after all my running, has morphed into a way of thinking, moving, and breathing in every moment of the day. And I don't miss running one bit ;)

]]> Comment on Is Your Yoga Changing with You? by Nicole http://yogamodern.com/categories/featured/is-your-yoga-changing-with-you/#comment-10929 Nicole Thu, 10 May 2012 13:37:13 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12911#comment-10929 Thanks Rhonda. I just clicked on your link and your new book looks amazing. Congratulations! Thanks Rhonda. I just clicked on your link and your new book looks amazing. Congratulations!

]]> Comment on Is Your Yoga Changing with You? by Rhonda http://yogamodern.com/categories/featured/is-your-yoga-changing-with-you/#comment-10908 Rhonda Wed, 09 May 2012 18:06:07 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12911#comment-10908 I'm inspired. Thanks Nicole! I'm inspired. Thanks Nicole!

]]> Comment on Anti-celebrity Yoga Sites: The New Face of Commercialism? by Pam Moskie http://yogamodern.com/categories/lifestyle/anti-celebrity-yoga-sites-the-new-face-of-commercialism/#comment-10771 Pam Moskie Fri, 04 May 2012 02:40:30 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12872#comment-10771 Hi Carol, It's exciting to hear about your books. And there really are so many people invested in yoga's depth. I continue to wonder what the tipping point is, and whether there is a critical mass of "nourishing alternatives" to commercial yoga. As you allude to we, must continue to build viable infrastructure that can catch and channel those who wish to know the deeper layers of this tradition. Hi Carol,
It's exciting to hear about your books. And there really are so many people invested in yoga's depth. I continue to wonder what the tipping point is, and whether there is a critical mass of "nourishing alternatives" to commercial yoga. As you allude to we, must continue to build viable infrastructure that can catch and channel those who wish to know the deeper layers of this tradition.

]]> Comment on David Beat Goliath Using Yoga by Nicole Linehan http://yogamodern.com/categories/myth/david-beat-goliath-using-yoga/#comment-10761 Nicole Linehan Thu, 03 May 2012 19:02:59 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12493#comment-10761 David, thank you for your comment. I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of coming into the observer to watch when reactivity arises, both on and off of the mat David, thank you for your comment. I wholeheartedly agree with the idea of coming into the observer to watch when reactivity arises, both on and off of the mat

]]> Comment on David Beat Goliath Using Yoga by David http://yogamodern.com/categories/myth/david-beat-goliath-using-yoga/#comment-10701 David Tue, 01 May 2012 19:43:14 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12493#comment-10701 Excellent post and analysis. Thank you. Seeing the yoga practice in the story of David and Goliath shows the eye of a teacher. I like Chip Hartranft's rendering of vairagya as non-reactivity. So, in practicing yoga on and off the mat, I try to catch myself reacting mindlessly to what comes up - out of habit, stereotype or whatever sort of programming. Peace. Excellent post and analysis. Thank you. Seeing the yoga practice in the story of David and Goliath shows the eye of a teacher.

I like Chip Hartranft's rendering of vairagya as non-reactivity. So, in practicing yoga on and off the mat, I try to catch myself reacting mindlessly to what comes up – out of habit, stereotype or whatever sort of programming. Peace.

]]> Comment on Anti-celebrity Yoga Sites: The New Face of Commercialism? by carolhortonbooks http://yogamodern.com/categories/lifestyle/anti-celebrity-yoga-sites-the-new-face-of-commercialism/#comment-10695 carolhortonbooks Tue, 01 May 2012 14:59:52 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=12872#comment-10695 I enjoy the Babarazzi. The problem, however, is that critique by itself does not provide a nourishing alternative. That doesn't mean that it's not important - I believe that it is. And I love the humor. But it's also critical to work on building solid, vital alternatives to commercial yoga culture so that those who want to go deeper actually have somewhere to go. I think that's already happening. For example, I'm excited to be attending the first Yoga Service Council conference at the Omega Institute this month. And I'm also thrilled to be very close to publishing two books that will provide a more in-depth take on contemporary yoga than we're able to get with short blog posts (much as I love them) or our existing selection of books. One is 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice, which I'm co-editing with Roseanne Harvey <a href="http://(www.21centuryyoga.com)," rel="nofollow">(www.21centuryyoga.com),</a> and the other is my own, Yoga Ph.D.: Integrating the Life of the Mind and the Wisdom of the Body <a href="http://(http://carolhortonphd.com/books/yoga-ph-d/)" rel="nofollow">(http://carolhortonphd.com/books/yoga-ph-d/)</a>. And of course, sites like Yoga Modern provide a great alternative to commercialism too! I enjoy the Babarazzi. The problem, however, is that critique by itself does not provide a nourishing alternative. That doesn't mean that it's not important – I believe that it is. And I love the humor. But it's also critical to work on building solid, vital alternatives to commercial yoga culture so that those who want to go deeper actually have somewhere to go.

I think that's already happening. For example, I'm excited to be attending the first Yoga Service Council conference at the Omega Institute this month. And I'm also thrilled to be very close to publishing two books that will provide a more in-depth take on contemporary yoga than we're able to get with short blog posts (much as I love them) or our existing selection of books. One is 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice, which I'm co-editing with Roseanne Harvey (www.21centuryyoga.com), and the other is my own, Yoga Ph.D.: Integrating the Life of the Mind and the Wisdom of the Body (http://carolhortonphd.com/books/yoga-ph-d/).

And of course, sites like Yoga Modern provide a great alternative to commercialism too!

]]> Comment on Balancing the Budget…Yoga Style by Bruna http://yogamodern.com/categories/philosophy/balancing-the-budget-yoga-style/#comment-10162 Bruna Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:58:39 +0000 http://yogamodern.com/?p=6372#comment-10162 I don't want to sound stupid or rude, but i don't know how this is yoga. no oefsnfe to anyone, but just bc you call it yoga jogging/Jacks doesn't mean it's yoga. Yoga is meant to be relaxing and to stretch the body, to yes purge your body of negativity and bring up energy levels but not by making you sweat and do a regular work out. I can take a weight lifting class and get this workout, but I like my yoga slow relaxing. Props to anyone who likes this tho, I just couldn't get into it. I don’t want to sound stupid or rude, but i don’t know how this is yoga. no oefsnfe to anyone, but just bc you call it yoga jogging/Jacks doesn’t mean it’s yoga. Yoga is meant to be relaxing and to stretch the body, to yes purge your body of negativity and bring up energy levels but not by making you sweat and do a regular work out. I can take a weight lifting class and get this workout, but I like my yoga slow relaxing. Props to anyone who likes this tho, I just couldn’t get into it.

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