The writer, Kyle Jarrard, and his wife travel to a yoga ashram in Pondicherry, India, to study with Ajit who has taught yoga with extensively, passionately, in France and India for many years. The article profiles the town (and its French-named streets), its inhabitants, the ashram, and the writer’s own journey.
As published in the NYTimes.
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It’s true–some yogis–mostly men– like to practice in their birthday suits. The studio in New York (Hot Nude Yoga) has been open for 7 years, making this niche hardly a new one. But still, who knew?
Gawker’s take might be more along the lines of what you’re *really* thinking (like, naked? wtf?)
in Uncategorized.Yoga studios internationally will celebrate the UN’s day of World Peace (and the autumnal equinox) on or around Sept 21 with events like trance dance, 108 sun salutations, and a commitment to go vegan–at least for a few days. Global Mala
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I’m thrilled to see my article in the NYTimes Thursday Styles section today! Read it here.
“THE words “Do you come here often?” are not sweet nothings when you are going into final relaxation during a yoga class. Nor do most yoga practitioners welcome someone who flirts shamelessly as mats are positioned during the lull before the teacher arrives.
Now, a popular online video starring a lech named Ogden has the yoga community chuckling in recognition and talking about the problem of men who come to studios in search of phone numbers rather than enlightenment.
The comedy sketch, aptly named “Inappropriate Yoga Guy,” has racked up nearly 1.8 million views since its debut on YouTube in June… keep reading.
in Uncategorized.Silent, from a newsreel. Source unknown. But very cool to watch Iyengar as a young man. More to come.
in Uncategorized.It must suck to have reporters watching you while you practice.
Read the National Post’s blow-by-blow blog-style article about Sting’s yoga performance.
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After San Francisco lawyer, Mark Webb’s, successful “total yoga makeover” in which he lost 30 pounds and regained mental clarity, sponsored by (and profiled in) Yoga Journal, he is organizing a yoga course for the legal world. His mission statement says [all caps his!], “WE HAVE GATHERED SEVERAL OF THE FINEST YOGA INSTRUCTORS IN SAN FRANCISCO, WHO ARE DESIGNING A COURSE TAILORED FOR LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, & LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF, TO BE GIVEN IN MID-JULY 2007. JUDGES ARE ALSO WELCOME.”
Bravo, Mark (but what’s the deal with judges?) (and the capital letters?) and long live Yoga Lawyers.com. May we all have a less litigious world.
Arnie Herz of the blog Legal Sanity seconds the motion. Herz has also written about the benefits to the legal profession of yoga and meditation.
in Uncategorized.Combining principles from Japanese and Indian culture, Japanese Yoga promises to deliver a double-whammy of oriental peace.
The publisher’s Web site says: “Emphasizing gentle stretching and meditation exercises, the ultimate goal of Japanese yoga (Shin-shin-toitsu-do) is enhanced mind/body integration, calmness, and willpower for a healthier and fuller life. Developed by Nakamura Tempu Sensei in the early 1900s from Indian Raja yoga, Japanese martial arts and meditation practices, as well as Western medicine and psychotherapy, Japanese yoga offers a new approach to experienced yoga students and a natural methodology that newcomers will find easy to learn.”
Fusion is forever.
in Uncategorized.Gita Desai’s thoughtful documentary “Yoga Unveiled” debuted in 2006 well under the yoga-nation radar. It looks like the kind of well-made piece that could serve as an antidote to all the yoga craze–and craziness–currently around us.
in Uncategorized.A silent movie clip of the master of masters demonstrating yoga. This is rare stuff.
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In India: Practicing Yoga, Ears Open
