I recently had an opportunity to watch the documentary, Yoga, Inc. Documentaries have always fascinated me. I find their combination of behind the scenes truth, obscure facts and opportunities to learn about a myriad of topics very appealing. It was available free on Hulu and can also be viewed on Snag Films. Since my yoga practice is such a significant part of my life, I was especially intrigued by many elements of this film.
Yoga, Inc. Here are some controversial topics of the film I found intriguing. Bikram Yoga — While I am open minded to giving Bikram a chance, I have never enjoyed yoga in a degree room.
I feel the extreme heat brings out more negative energy than positive vibes. After seeing this film, I can understand why my body feels uneasy at the mention of Bikram.
Bikram yoga continues to cause turmoil in the yoga industy. Bikram is comprised of a series of asanas that have been around longer than his name yet he somehow feels he owns the rights to these postures and is out to take money away from instructors and studios who are only trying to spread the good nature of his practice. Yoga Competitions — When I first began to practice yoga, I had a great instructor, Monica who began each class by telling us that Yoga is non-competitive.
The only person I need to consider while on my mat is myself. My goal is to challenge myself, strengthen my body, become more flexible and create more balance in my life without pressure to beat someone else. Many sports are ego dominate jump higher than someone, run faster than someone, go for the gold or go home, etc so yoga is a nice break from the traditional, play to win mentality.
When I saw yoga competitions in this documentary and a quest to get yoga into the Olympics, I was a bit curious as to how you can measure who is more enlightened or who has the best pranayama breathing technique to guide their practice. It seemed the competitions mostly measured the strength, flexibility and difficulty of poses, which is only a fraction of what yoga encompasses.
Mc Yoga- The Mc Yoga term refers to Yoga chains popping up all over the nation and fitness centers offering yoga classes that endanger mom and pop shops from surviving. Yoga is a billion dollar business, which in my opinion is not a negative thing. Good intentions attract abundance. Earning money through spreading the positive energy and health benefits of yoga is almost inevitable. Providing opportunities for people to learn yoga, take classes, become instructors, etc is essentially giving back to the community by allowing more people to be a part of the yoga movement.
These were just a few of my observations and opinions of various topics in the film. I recommend every Yogi watch this film. It will deepen your understanding of yoga and educate you on different aspects of the industry. Greed, lust, ego and the search for peace and enlightenment are all featured in this documentary that combines both spiritualism and capitalism, two topics that resist each other but inevitably come together.
Whether you have seen the film or not, please feel free to share your thoughts about the film or any of the above mentioned topics. National Yoga Month is an awareness campaign to educate about the health benefits of yoga inspire a healthy lifestyle and to activate the inner yogi in all of us. To correspond with National Yoga month there will be yoga and health festivals, concerts, free classes and other special events taking place across the nation to inspire people to practice yoga and create a more balanced and peaceful lifestyle.
Last year during National Yoga month I was inspired to start practicing at actual yoga studios! I was previously practicing at the complex I lived in that generously offered yoga classes 3 days a week to residents. I have National Yoga Month to thank for helping me along my yogic journey and now I have some great ideas for you on how to make the most of National Yoga month!
Asana which means posture in reference to yoga is present yet constantly changing in every yoga practice. The event was held simultaneously all across the nation.
Salutation Nation from lululemon athletica. Connect with Nature: As I step on to my mat outside, my feet are one layer closer to the earth and I feel a deeper connection with my natural surroundings. Fresh Air: Being aware of breath, breathing in and out through every asana and the audible sound of ujjayi breathing are important parts of my yoga practice. I feel fresh air flow through my body in sync with my vinyasas as if my movements were coinciding perfectly with the flow of the world.
Salute the Sun: Sun salutations have never felt more authentic as I feel the bright rays shining on me. Variety- While most yogis have a home studio they practice at, mixing things up every once in a while is a great way to add variety to your practice. I have a favorite studio I practice at but I always love the abundance of yoga classes available and like to mix things up by trying new classes or studios. This makes allows me to spread my positive energy from yoga to more areas in the world.
There are 2 more wonderful opportunities to enjoy this free class on Thursday August 19th and 26th. Each week they partner with a different yoga studio to host this event.
I recommend getting there early because it gets packed. Including a yoga meetup at the beach and San Diego Outdoor yoga. Most of these classes are free or accept a small donation.
Your Nearest Park — The amazing thing about yoga is that you can take your practice anywhere. Grab your mat and head to your nearest park and practice your favorite asanas while enjoying the sunshine and fresh air.
Make it fun and make it your practice. Be mindful of outdoor sounds you hear dogs, kids, runners, etc. Allow yourself to notice the noises while bringing your concentration back to your mat. Photo by Lululemon, 2. Photo taken by Yoga Melodie, 3. Photo by La Jolla Yoga Center. Yoga is my passion and a lifestyle that brings me peace, serenity and clarity. My Yoga blog is appropriately named Yoga Melodie.
Many challenges arose as they do in our everyday lives. The first presents my mood as I was experiencing the challenge and the second reflects my realization of how to handle my situation by carrying my yoga practice off the mat.
The Name Game or Focusing on the Present : Coming up with the perfect name for my blog was something is important to me, especially when it comes to establishing a brand. I turned to my social network for suggestions and my community graciously submitted many ideas.
I was having a difficult time deciding on a name and felt internal pressure for choosing a name in order to launch my blog. Yoga lovers enjoy the calming rhythm and beautiful views of the Pacific while finding inner peace during this free Vinyasa Yoga class for all levels. Locals and visitors head over to the grassy lawn of Palisades Park overlooking the ocean in Pacific Beach for an all-level yoga class with Namasteve that leaves them feeling alive and invigorated.
Classes begin at 9 a. Aqua Adventures offers paddleboard yoga starting 10 a. Yogis lead guests of all levels through a minute yoga session to enhance mindfulness while challenging muscles on a paddleboard.
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