Thursday, February 13, 2014  (New) Rules for Western Yoga  I
don't know about you but I haven't been getting much
satisfaction from Yoga lately. I find myself getting annoyed,
angry even, while I struggle to practice in expensive classes,
held in boutique studios, taught by Pilates instructors who say
"Namaste."  It has been a while since I studied my first two
limbs of Raja Yoga so I make no claim to being close to the
source but I believe the do's and don'ts offered by Patanjali
are more necessary than ever, they just need some updating.  So
as an offering of love, to Yoga and Yoginis everywhere, here is
my list of suggested Yamas and Niyamas for our weird and
wonderful world of Western Yoga.   1. Non-Violence: Yoga
Teachers- Please start every class by seriously addressing
injuries. Pay attention to students and offer valid
alternatives. We all get so excited by the fullest expression of
a pose but forget about the rest of the class pushing through
pain to impress you/others. Stop practicing and start teac