en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1360909 Comments by julialeeyoga http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/04/how-yoga-has-changed-my-life/#IDComment147434657 Thank you, Barbara. Namaste. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:38:57 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/04/how-yoga-has-changed-my-life/#IDComment147434657 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/04/how-yoga-has-changed-my-life/#IDComment147434573 So much gratitude. Thank you for reading, and I'm glad I could connect. Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:38:28 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/04/how-yoga-has-changed-my-life/#IDComment147434573 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/ten-more-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment106458385 Hi everyone, Allow me to quote from the original "Ten Characters" article I posted here on Elephant Journal a while back: "Maybe you’ve encountered one, or two, or all ten of these “characters” in your yoga class. Perhaps you even fit one of the descriptions yourself. But however annoying these people may seem, they do more for our practice than we may realize. The people that we resist, the people we judge and love to hate, they’re the ones we should be the most grateful for, because they are our mirrors. They show us sides of ourselves we have been unable to recognize. Yet it is for this very reason that we step onto the mat – to explore these feelings, to come to terms with them, and finally, to accept that even though we might not be there yet, we’re doing the yoga, which brings us one step closer than we were before." Please know that it was not in any way my intention to be mean-spirited or judgmental. The concluding paragraph of my original article very much applies here! I assumed - which appears to have been a grave error on my part - that readers would have understood that this was merely a "continuation" of my original post, if you will. I apologize if I've offended anyone, or if what I have written does not appeal to your particular sense of humour. However, prior to judging my character as a person and as a yoga teacher, I would hope that those who accuse me so harshly of being critical would take the time to read more before perpetuating a cycle they seem so fervently opposed to. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:57:58 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/ten-more-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment106458385 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/why-i-practice-yogaand-write-about-it/#IDComment104527673 Thanks for your support...I'm trying! :) Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:23:12 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/why-i-practice-yogaand-write-about-it/#IDComment104527673 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/why-i-practice-yogaand-write-about-it/#IDComment104527620 Thank you, Joseph! I also just finished reading the Gita, so I'm glad you could relate! Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:22:37 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/why-i-practice-yogaand-write-about-it/#IDComment104527620 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/yoga-made-me-fat-candice-garrett/#IDComment104265296 Lovely, lovely article Candice...an inspiring and gorgeous message from an undoubtedly equally inspiring and gorgeous yoga teacher and human being. Sat, 16 Oct 2010 04:34:19 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/yoga-made-me-fat-candice-garrett/#IDComment104265296 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/how-bryan-kest-single-handedly-changed-the-way-i-think-about-yoga-2/#IDComment103252301 Hi Michael, So glad to hear that you've had the opportunity to practice with Bryan in the past, and I hope that you can make it to his Master Class! Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:59:55 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/how-bryan-kest-single-handedly-changed-the-way-i-think-about-yoga-2/#IDComment103252301 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/how-bryan-kest-single-handedly-changed-the-way-i-think-about-yoga-2/#IDComment103252174 Thanks for reading :) Glad you could relate! Sun, 10 Oct 2010 02:58:14 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/10/how-bryan-kest-single-handedly-changed-the-way-i-think-about-yoga-2/#IDComment103252174 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/09/pretty-is-not-worthy-of-everything-you-will-be/#IDComment98118265 This is FANTASTIC. Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:31:33 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/09/pretty-is-not-worthy-of-everything-you-will-be/#IDComment98118265 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/compassion-for-pakistani-flood-victims-jeff-grygny/#IDComment95166044 Amen, brother. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:09:01 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/compassion-for-pakistani-flood-victims-jeff-grygny/#IDComment95166044 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/sobbing-in-savasana/#IDComment95035094 Hi, YeshuDas! Thank you for reading! I actually haven't heard that about Iyengar, but I find that fact quite fascinating. Do you think it was because he thought that savasana could become too overwhelming emotionally? Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:43:34 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/sobbing-in-savasana/#IDComment95035094 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/sobbing-in-savasana/#IDComment95034848 Truly loving all these magnificent comments - it's touching and heartwarming to see people sharing their experiences so openly and honestly. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:41:24 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/sobbing-in-savasana/#IDComment95034848 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/righteous-vegans-just-want-to-make-me-eat-more-meat/#IDComment92121690 Lovely words, Jeffrey. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 04:08:28 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/righteous-vegans-just-want-to-make-me-eat-more-meat/#IDComment92121690 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92065360 DukkhaGirl, I agree that it can be uncomfortable for people to be alone simply because modern society seems to dictate that somehow, being alone is "weird" or "not okay". It appears that you have a very balanced approach - I love that you appreciate the company of others, but also enjoy your solitude. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:24:27 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92065360 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92064322 Amen! Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:21:28 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92064322 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92064286 Reed: What you say is very true. I think that it's important for us to value, build and maintain a positive relationship with ourselves before we are able to invest in community, etc. I find that the more I find peace with myself, the more I am able to reach out to others. What are your thoughts? Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:21:16 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92064286 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92063819 Ben - such a beautiful response! Sending lots of love your way. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:17:40 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92063819 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92063452 Glad you enjoyed it,Way! :) Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:14:47 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/08/how-to-be-alone/#IDComment92063452 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/07/10-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment87943943 David, Yes, absolutely!! :) Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:56:21 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/07/10-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment87943943 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/07/10-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment87943857 Josyln - fantastic idea!! Just because you said pretty please... P.S. Your latest article gives me some inspiration for that list, too! Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:55:41 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/07/10-characters-you-may-encounter-in-yoga-class/#IDComment87943857