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11 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - The Sour Taste of Lulu... · 2 replies · +6 points

I do understand the debate about lululemon's influence in the Western yoga world. I see both sides of the coin there. However, when it comes to the quality of their apparel, there is really only one side: it is excellent. A few things worth pointing out:

- Lululemon offers FREE hemming on their pants. They make them long intentionally and will hem them for you at any location.
- The big ta-ta issue? Ask any retail associate for a high-support top. It is true many of their yoga apparel is low support. However, they famously offer high support tops and bras, including the life saving "Ta Ta Tamer" bra for large chested women.

I don't work for lululemon. I'm not speaking to the debate over materialism in yoga. I'm just saying ... they make good clothes. And, they're not the only clothing company that has trouble fitting plus sizes. In fact, as far as that goes, they are the norm and not the exception.

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - I am Obamacare. · 1 reply · +2 points

Hi Jeannie,

I'm trying to figure out my stance on this issue. Could you explain why you had a gap in coverage in the first place? Why did you have to apply anew for coverage? Did you try applying to other plans, and were younalsonrejected there? As a self employed writer myself, I was privately insured for many years, so I partly understand the challenge. Just trying to get the full picture!

Thanks :)

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - American mentality blo... · 0 replies · +4 points

I definitely agree we have succeeded in making something so pure into a new way to compete. I have mixed feelings about this, though, as ultimately it does spread yoga to more people. I find many people are introduced to yoga in a "power" setting, and it can be an incredible gateway to the deeper practice. I am one of them ;) As B.K.S. Iyengar said, "I do not want its widespread popularity to eclipse the depth of what it has to give to the practitioner.” Even in a studio in LA with tons of sweat, there is always someone in the room who will be touched to the core by the practice.

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Yoga Teachers Getting ... · 0 replies · +1 points

Mulabhanda plugs go for only $19.95 at Walmart ... do you price match?

Love it.

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Waylon Really Pissed M... · 0 replies · 0 points

Dave,

Thanks for your thoughtful response. I think you hit it on the head when you said, "Why not see that discomfort as motivation to be more authentic in your everyday life." I hope this is a chain-reaction response to the discussion.

- Bethany

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Why So Serious? ... It... · 0 replies · +1 points

Thanks for all the great responses. Keep them coming! Each week, one blog is chosen to be a featured article on Elephant Journal. Check out Viriam Kaur's post this week (http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/07/not-very-yoga-like-guest-post-by-viriam-kaur/), and a whole new chance to write and respond later today!

Best,

Bethany

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Yoga Threatens Evangel... · 0 replies · +2 points

I hear you. But, I think for some, religion and faith is not about a positive purpose so much as it is about discovering truth ... even if that truth is not as pretty as we'd like it to be.

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Yoga Threatens Evangel... · 1 reply · +1 points

I happen to believe in the God in all of us. I believe we can find God in every thing and every one. However, I know others do not believe this. When I have a conversation with one person I respect, she continually returns to John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." This is the basis of her faith as a reformed Christian. She feels, since Jesus came, all other forms of God are no longer relevant. Only through Christ can we experience Him. I think that is the difference in the two viewpoints. One, God is everywhere. Two, the TRUE God is only seen through Christ.

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Why So Serious? ... It... · 0 replies · +1 points

Love it! You may be interested in Ashtanga yoga. The Mysore version is free-form. While there is a lot of discipline to the practice, you are your own guru. And, btw, you are welcome to spend the whole time in childs pose if you ever find yourself in my class!

12 years ago @ elephant journal: Yoga... - Why So Serious? ... It... · 0 replies · +1 points

"I believe that an open, inquisitive and heartfelt foundation in yoga, in which we learn to trust our bodies, align them with gravity and with the poses, and then test our edges, can allow us truly to fly on and off the mat. In that flight, we can honestly lighten the load of our minds and spirits and in turn, bring a happier, healthier vibration into our own being and eventually, the world."- Beautifully written. I cannot decide if it is encouraging a "serious" approach or a "light" approach

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