Archives for 1. Living Yoga - Page 9
Energetic Pyramid Scheme: The Yoga of Exploitation ~ Chris Kiran Aarya
Yoga has been a positive experience in my life for more than 30 years and I’ve been blessed to meet and work with so many gifted and kind-hearted people in…
Why I Hate Hot Yoga ~ Maya Devi Georg
Now, please don't get offended! I know that many fine folks love their hot yoga. They like the heat, and the… heat? Ok. I’m not sure why they like it,…
Yoga Hasn’t Been Ruined. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya & Maya Devi Georg
In the past few months we have seen numerous articles claiming that yoga has been ruined - destroyed by the Western world and its consumerist culture. Some articles and films…
Tidings of Comfort and Joy ~ Maya Devi Georg & Chris Kiran Aarya
During the holidays we show our love through the exchange of gifts, just as the wise men brought gifts to Christ, and just as Christ brought his gifts to the…
So, You Want to Teach Yoga to Veterans? 6 Things You Need to Know First ~ Chris K.
I served in the Army for many years, endured many hardships, and practiced yoga the whole time I served – including a stint in Iraq. And for the most part,…
Ethical Clothing For Ethical Yogis ~ Maya Devi Georg
I recently called for a boycott of Lululemon. I did it because I felt that the corporate face of yoga should adhere to some small part of yoga philosophy. But…
Hey, Don’t Take This Personally. ~ Chris Kiran Aarya
No Passion, No Compassion. For anyone trying to live a mindful and compassionate life, at some point you’re bound to be told not to take something too personally; like the…
Love Sadhana Part 2: Accepting Unconditional Love ~ Maya Devi Georg & Chris Kiran Aarya
Real love is unconditional love. Love is not reserved for our pets, or our bed partners, or parents. This, or any practice is not about getting laid or married. It’s…
Love Sadhana Part 1: Unconditional Love ~ Chris Kiran Aarya & Maya Devi Georg
Some people hear the term unconditional love and snicker. They think that its all the stuff of a teenage girl’s fantasy, with visions of Cinderella, 16 Candles, or Pretty Woman.…
How Yoga Studios Die ~ Maya Devi Georg and Chris Kiran Aarya
We’ve seen many studios die. It happens slowly, and begins long before students stop coming to class. Yoga studios die for the same reason that love dies: laziness, disrespect, and…