Comments on: John Friend Responds to ‘Yoga Mogul’ Status

By: Sabine

Sabine — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:30:08 +0000

Just wanted to say: Right on Loretta (see her comment)!
And in my opinion some to what the Anusara “community” has been saying in support of Friend makes this all sound even a bit cult like.
You know he is just a Yoga teacher.

By: Yogavanam » Much Yoga In the News

Yogavanam » Much Yoga In the News — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:05:15 +0000

[...] including rebuttals from top Anusara teachers Christina Sell (via her blog) and Elena Brower (via YogaDork) and, finally, John Friend himself (via his blog and Elephant Journal). The unfolding story [...]

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Much Yoga In the News | eHealth Junction — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:10:08 +0000

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By: in summary: the john friend/NYT fiasco « it's all yoga, baby

in summary: the john friend/NYT fiasco « it's all yoga, baby — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:48:09 +0000

[...] John Friend Responds to ‘Yoga Mogul’ Status: YogaDork ~ everyone’s favourite yoga gossip girl (also profiled by the NYT this week) broke the news that John Friend tweeted that he will respond to the article. So much drama that the post required *two* updates, and garnered a long comment from senior Anusara teacher, Elena Brower. [...]

By: This Week In Yoga: In Which The New York Times Induces Yogic Bedlam

This Week In Yoga: In Which The New York Times Induces Yogic Bedlam — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:22:21 +0000

[...] Maybe you heard even louder, the uproarious reaction from the online yoga community, JF’s non-reaction reaction via twitter, followed by Elena Brower’s move to respond in the comments, and the subsequent official Yoga [...]

By: Deanna Lee Meiresonne

Deanna Lee Meiresonne — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:02:14 +0000

There seems to be a lot of yog-ick! articles from NYTimes running around lately, and whether they are rave reviews or faux pas, we must keep in mind that articles such as these encourage the growth of yoga by making it a) accessible, and b) stimulating discussion. Look at all the responses, articles, and thoughts drawn out of a single article! Confusion or questions with regards to yogis such as Friend only strengthen the love within our community, bringing us closer in our resolve that yoga isn’t a strict one-way path, but allows us to be playful and open to new interpretations of this 4000 year old practice.

While I am not in agreement with NYTimes article and personally J’ADORE Anusara yoga so much as I would consider a second yogi training in it, I am bubbled over with love over the excitement these articles generate! All these responses STILL pouring out only make me more steadfast in my suspicions that yoga is…the best thing ever! Hardly another way to say it.

If we think of the Buddhist philosophy of light and darkness, how do you know lightness if you do not know darkness? Opposites provide us with balance. Who didn’t read this NYTimes article and reflect or assess their own practice, their own personal experiences with yoga, corporations, making money, or paying for yoga classes? Anything that makes me think is A+.

In a Yog-Ick! World, we encourage opposing viewpoints, questions, and invite inspection. As Mae West once said, “All news is good news!”

We must approach different viewpoints with the same way we approach the mat, with love and understanding in our hearts. We lead the way and question ourselves, we forever change, adapt, and grow. I’m not as interested in perfecting Scorpion (though it would be nice), as I am in extending/receiving love and gratitude in the universe. Whether you’re a NYTimes author, Friend himself, or a plain ol’ yo-body, my arms are open.

By: Much Yoga In the News | platinumwill

Much Yoga In the News | platinumwill — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:56:36 +0000

[...] including rebuttals from top Anusara teachers Christina Sell (via her blog) and Elena Brower (via YogaDork) and, finally, John Friend himself (via his blog). The unfolding story continues to make [...]

By: New York Times Bericht – The Yoga Mogul | Yoga Yoga Yoga

New York Times Bericht – The Yoga Mogul | Yoga Yoga Yoga — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:13:23 +0000

[...] Reaktionen auf den New York Times – The Yoga Mogul Artikel: John Friend Christina Sell Yoga Dork [...]

By: Dee

Dee — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:23:34 +0000

Interesting article. Yoga changed my life. I have practiced anusara yoga for ten years. Before that I practiced hatha yoga for ten years. Yoga changed my life. Yoga does not need any adjective. If you read BCE and you read Patanjali and you read BKS Iyengar and you read (name anyone) . . ..they are all the same. Love love love. Peace peace peace. interesting article, interesting rebuttals. ..all very personal. Non attachment is so interesting.

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