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10 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Stop the Love Boat, I'... · 1 reply · +3 points

Part III
Yet at the same time I want these instructors to really be successful and earn a really good living at it. Who am I to say how they should be doing so? Also - is the problem me? Am I jealous of the success of x, y or z? Did I want to see the red hot chili peppers too and that's my problem? I am still trying to figure that one out, though must say that I still love the practice and I continue to support my local yoga teachers (of which I am not - humble accountant, here). Apologies to all for the long-windedness of my post, but I have been thinking a lot about what I have said here, and more. Thank you for the opportunity to get this off my chest, even if not completely on point! I'm kind of embarrassed that this post is III parts long.
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10 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Stop the Love Boat, I'... · 0 replies · +3 points

Part II
I am just so tired of the yoga vibe these days, especially now that Vancouver / Whistler has started to become the hub of some serious yoga conferences and events, including but not limited to the yoga journal, wanderlust and the lululemon seawheeze 1/2 marathon and yoga event. I have been stepping back and seriously considering how I feel about all this. We have so many fantastic yoga teachers who I never thought would fall for the lululemon stuff, and have been disappointed many times when they have become ambassadors, or hawk lululemon on social media, or host events. Part III to follow...

10 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Stop the Love Boat, I'... · 0 replies · +3 points

Elissa, I loved this article and I couldn't agree more. Coming from Vancouver, home of some of the sexiest time-lapse you-tube afficianados and most blissed out celebri-yogis of our time, as well as my city being the home base of lululemon, I have pretty much had it with today's yoga culture. I have been practicing for some 10 years now, and have come full circle as you have described in your article. I am disappointed in myself for the lululemon clothes I have purchased, and continue to purchase until recently. The straw(s) that broke this camel's back re: lululemon are twofold: 1- lululemon kindly teaching me about Asteya on their latest enlightening bag from my purchase and 2- facebook pictures from friends who attended lulu founder's back yard party at which the red hot chili peppers played for the private audience. That is my money at work!! Never mind the out of reach prices for most yogis, and especially yoga teachers, of lulu's products. Part II to follow...

10 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - How to Find the One. · 0 replies · +3 points

I agree with the posters above who have commented on the one-sidedness of this piece. This is someone you spent many, many years with and with whom you had children. The put downs and sarcasm as described are somewhat vague - hardly the material for Jerry Springer. You travelled the world to where you wanted to go, and gosh, he even gave up football for you! It sounds to me that in some respects you were getting off on the relationship: the handsome man who was willing to go wherever you wanted to, and stay at home to raise the kids. I have no doubt that this piece is honest for you, albeit the learning is likely in the why you stayed. I am speaking from experience, having had a similar relationship that lasted a few months rather than so many years. I took a good hard look at myself after this one ended, and realized that I was enjoying the power I felt over this man I was with. It wasn't pretty but I think I grew from the experience.

10 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - The Cure for Road Rage. · 0 replies · +4 points

Why on earth would you want a bike to fly down a sidewalk instead of a street?

11 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Why Breast Implants & ... · 0 replies · +3 points

Very well written, and honest. I struggle myself with these issues!

11 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - How to Lose Weight: Lo... · 0 replies · +1 points

I really loved this. Such simple advice, which I will heed in 2013. Let's all love ourselves people, and seek out abundance!

11 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - The Happiest Video I'v... · 0 replies · +2 points

I love love love this! Thank you

11 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Judgment & F-Bombs. ~ ... · 0 replies · +2 points

Ah, I love Bryan Kest!

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - To the Christian Who S... · 0 replies · +7 points

I completely agree with your assessment, Annie. Not fun, but not hate. I don't understand the exaggeration.

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