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By: roseanne

roseanne — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:14:15 +0000

I’m totally in that club! I love it, such a good idea. And will definitely suggest the David White book when it’s available later this year!

By: Jiggly

Jiggly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:35:51 +0000

that book looks intriguing – will you be joining the namaste book club? http://namastebookclub.blogspot.com/ – our first book is “the heart of yoga”. you should suggest that David White book for next time – it would be great to read together and hear various feedback.

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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:31:52 +0000

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By: roseanne

roseanne — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:35:10 +0000

This forthcoming book by scholar David White looks at the dark and “sinister” history of yoga practitioners: http://www.press.uchicago.edu/presssite/metadata.epl?mode=synopsis&bookkey=1531940 I’m looking forward to reading it!

And maybe it’s time to get out of your yoga comfort zone! I have the opposite feeling – I love free-form, spontaneous movement, to do what my body tells me instead of what the teacher tells me. But perhaps I could use a little more Bikram-esque uniformity in my practice…

By: Jiggly

Jiggly — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:25:08 +0000

i agree – this form of yoga doesn’t seem that farfetched, given they’re still doing traditional yoga poses with a focus on mental well-being, just with a unique spin on music and atmosphere. and i did not know about the ancient practice of yoga and how it was associated with outsiders, that’s really interesting… i’m learning something everyday!

the one thing is, PRY does intimidate me a bit because i like the uniformity of doing things with a group and going through the same motions – i don’t think i would enjoy the freeform movement idea much at all, but maybe it’s time for me to get out of my comfort zone?

By: roseanne

roseanne — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:38:20 +0000

Well, as far as yoga hybrids go, this one isn’t too bad. It’s actually not so much a “yoga fusion” as it is a branding opportunity. But I do like the idea of rebelling against the yoga establishment, and of introducing a D.I.Y., free-form element to the practice. PRY also seems to maintain the integrity of the asanas, while breaking down yoga stereotypes about music, location and “accessories” (ie, the right clothes, mats, etc). Yoga has become very glossy and pretty in our culture, so PRY lends a bit of an edge, a bit of dirt – which is actually true to the ancient practice of yoga, and how it was associated with outsiders, black magic and “boogeymen.”

PRY may be more problematic for punk rock reasons than yoga reasons – co-opting the term “punk rock,” applying it to yoga and then trademarking it isn’t very punk rock.

By: yogafan

yogafan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:10:22 +0000

while they’re at it, why not add rap yoga, rockin and a rollin’ yoga, and hiphop yoga? this is hilarious!