en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/650644 Comments by greateacher http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/how-to-deal-with-the-menopausal-woman-in-the-room/#IDComment493473820 That is not a personal attack. take a deep look at some of the remarks Michelle made to commenters on her previous article for personal attacks. Or that you allowe dhe rto make fun of me in 2 articles.. Kate that was your approved action.I appreciate this dance into internet writing. I dropped my Elephant Journal committee this morning and have no desire to wangle in this argument. I need to stop getting comments sent to my emails.. Happy Thanksgiving everyone Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:42:34 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/how-to-deal-with-the-menopausal-woman-in-the-room/#IDComment493473820 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/how-to-deal-with-the-menopausal-woman-in-the-room/#IDComment493471381 I am upset because she has put me in 2 articles . I am bothered by her mean comments to readers who disagreed with her previous articles. i dislike her undercutting style of humor. I know many core power teachers who are not sarcastic mean spirited. i feel very uncomfortable by her kind of humor. I have now dropped the committee I was on for elephant journal ; am taking a break from elephant journal and appreciate this lesson into internet writing. Life is valuable and I move on. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:38:21 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/how-to-deal-with-the-menopausal-woman-in-the-room/#IDComment493471381 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/start-listening-to-your-body-kathryn-slater/#IDComment493379078 Thank you fo ra great article. I have marked it and will read mor ein depth after I get back from the gym!! Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:03:27 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/start-listening-to-your-body-kathryn-slater/#IDComment493379078 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/what-style-of-yoga-do-you-teach-troy-turi/#IDComment492390598 Hello, I agree with you re content. I am curious why International is capitalized in your bio??? Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:08:36 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/what-style-of-yoga-do-you-teach-troy-turi/#IDComment492390598 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/07/waylon-really-pissed-me-off-what-about-you/#IDComment492302335 yoga is so important it saved my life an dit will save yours and Waylon's. I don't write those kind of articles. I jumped into yoga at a tough time in my life and I am blessed for doing so. I jumped in and learned a lot and submit articles about deeper and more meaningful lessons learned. yet, some times I enjoy reading about others lifesw being saved. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:18:41 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/07/waylon-really-pissed-me-off-what-about-you/#IDComment492302335 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/5-things-barista-training-taught-me-about-yoga/#IDComment492299153 very nice article. You carried the theme through in a cogent and interesting way. Please write more. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:15:23 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/5-things-barista-training-taught-me-about-yoga/#IDComment492299153 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/6-ways-to-deal-with-the-stoner-in-the-room/#IDComment492161796 write to Elephant Journal about it. It's time to write the editors about this. Artilcles which show such disregard for yogis and include personal attacks and presumptions make yoga, yoga teachers and her studio look bad. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:29:51 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/6-ways-to-deal-with-the-stoner-in-the-room/#IDComment492161796 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/6-ways-to-deal-with-the-stoner-in-the-room/#IDComment490611559 What again is the point of saying yogis in CO don't shower? You have made a name for yourslelf as a sarcastic writer. This piece seems to be bringing out more negative criticism to your judgmental and sarcastic fingerpointing. Having a student with the wrong leg forward is a much different distraction than having one using a cellphone in class. The lack of common sense and hurtful comical writing is yours and causes ire and hurt in others. I hope some day you open to a nicer sweeter person. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:55:12 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/6-ways-to-deal-with-the-stoner-in-the-room/#IDComment490611559 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/tales-from-the-ashram-gin-gavran/#IDComment488615989 As a traveler, I have to ask.. did you ever get your stuff back? :) Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:08:16 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/tales-from-the-ashram-gin-gavran/#IDComment488615989 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/yogas-21st-century-facelift-the-myth-of-the-perfect-assana/#IDComment488290677 I suggest you submit this to Yoga Journal. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:04:11 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/yogas-21st-century-facelift-the-myth-of-the-perfect-assana/#IDComment488290677 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/in-many-shamanic-societies-if-you-came-to-a-medicine-person-complaining-of-being-disheartened-dispirited-or-depressed-they-would-ask-one-of-four-questions/#IDComment488181287 yes, you are right Erin... dance, sing, journal, wonder.. all are vital connections to spirit but may be broken if and when certain stressors coem up in lives- whether illness, tragedy, overdoing it or loss- normal changes which affect people in life which may nudge a tough spiral. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:43:34 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/in-many-shamanic-societies-if-you-came-to-a-medicine-person-complaining-of-being-disheartened-dispirited-or-depressed-they-would-ask-one-of-four-questions/#IDComment488181287 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/yogic-driving-where-road-rage-meets-the-mat/#IDComment488166970 yes, you are right! Deeply! This is one of the hardest areas in life for me to handle.. dealing wiht myself when another driver does something unsafe which startles me. You did not mention th eoccasional swear word which ecscapes one's mouth. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:25:28 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/yogic-driving-where-road-rage-meets-the-mat/#IDComment488166970 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/power-strength-given-to-yoga-teachers-cathy-geier/#IDComment487619390 Thank you David! We all keep on growing! Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:44:48 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/power-strength-given-to-yoga-teachers-cathy-geier/#IDComment487619390 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/10-tips-for-becoming-your-own-teacher/#IDComment487607552 thanks Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:24:58 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/10-tips-for-becoming-your-own-teacher/#IDComment487607552 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/ouch-deflecting-negativity-throw-away-comments-kate-southward/#IDComment487510249 yes, I do also, but it's a family member........ I know meditation yoga etc. I hav ementioned to her about thyroid suppressing joy and energy. I get back underhanded comments. I had to stop talking to her fo rthe most part.. we dont live in same house but used to talk on phone a lot, now not. Thanks fo rgoing on with ideas. I was hoping fo r a fairy wand! Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:48:02 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/ouch-deflecting-negativity-throw-away-comments-kate-southward/#IDComment487510249 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment487408878 well practicing at home is nto good for teacher trainees.. if they are doign the same thign over and over without correction and without the group learnign which should happen in a class in which they observe the teacher adjusting others, words, pauses, changes, mistakes etc.. Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:08:12 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment487408878 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/ouch-deflecting-negativity-throw-away-comments-kate-southward/#IDComment487344143 You are right, but somehow I dont think you dealt wiht what else to do. I can change my expectations yes, but wiht a family member who consistently makes put downy comments and " well, I dont know. I hope it works out." with a tone of it won't .. what to do?/ Those kind of comments feel like a slug in the stomach.I have tried.. no comment, a slight smile, an " ok", an " well I am sur eof it. I do know" and yet and yet.. the feeling of UGH over-rides. Ideas? Sun, 11 Nov 2012 19:32:22 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/ouch-deflecting-negativity-throw-away-comments-kate-southward/#IDComment487344143 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/purple-sticky-mat-lauren-wessinger/#IDComment485618646 This is very beautiful and thank you. Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:28:42 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/purple-sticky-mat-lauren-wessinger/#IDComment485618646 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment484862263 Also I am confused re the article and the title not matching.. you have a general article about why or why not to practice in a studio.. yet the issue of yoga teacher trainees who dont practice to me, is scandalous and needs change. Fri, 9 Nov 2012 07:55:02 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment484862263 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment484579498 wow, why are yoga teacher trainees not practicing yoga? That sounds like an ineffective program. It should simlpy be mandatory as part of the program that a number - 5?- or so classes be taken at the studio weekly. There should be a low fee or the classes included. NO yoga teacher trained should be not practing wiht community, other students and no teachers. Rewrite those requirements. You ar e the certifying teacher. You can give the cert or NOT. Fri, 9 Nov 2012 02:27:14 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/do-you-really-need-to-practice-yoga-in-a-studio/#IDComment484579498