Comments on: Santa Bikram Concedes His Love of Shopping for Junk and Speaking the Truth

By: Happy 91st Birthday BKS Iyengar!

Happy 91st Birthday BKS Iyengar! — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:27:55 +0000

[...] sure he doesn’t make the news every other day, quite like another hot-aired fella we know, but Mr. Iyengar’s impact on modern yoga is undeniable and ever present. Care to send [...]

By: Brenda P.

Brenda P. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:26:35 +0000

You know what the P.R. people say: the only bad publicity is NO publicity…an axiom Mr. C seems to have taken to heart. And I don’t mean Mr. Claus…

By: Ask the Yogacist: What Are the Rules of Yoga Teacher Gift Giving?

Ask the Yogacist: What Are the Rules of Yoga Teacher Gift Giving? — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:05:36 +0000

[...] are a few simple rules: #1 give within your means – no need to break the bank. Maybe Santa Bikram gives Rolexes, but you don’t need to! Besides, there’s rule #2 give from the heart – some of the best [...]

By: Ed Daniel

Ed Daniel — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:46:21 +0000

I practice a very strenuous hybrid yoga with a teacher trained in a number of traditions. I also frequent Bikram studios from time to time. There is one thing I really like about Bikram. You go into a certified Bikram class with a sore neck or a pulled muscle and you leave feeling much better. To me that is a much more powerful real-world testimonial than all this “I was a paraplegic or had terminal cancer” stuff. There is a fine line between respecting your Guru and deifying him.

By: UPS Special Delivery: Lady Wigs and Yoga

UPS Special Delivery: Lady Wigs and Yoga — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:39:26 +0000

[...] good Bikram studio! What he’s probably going to get? A call from Bikram’s cronies about 2016! (we imagine the hot one would attempt every [...]

By: Bob Weisenberg

Bob Weisenberg — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:50:30 +0000

Common, YogaDawg.

What could you possibly add to Bikram’s ridiculous parody of himself!

Bob Weisenberg
http://YogaDemystified.com

By: YogaDork Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Best Yoga Gifts of the Year

YogaDork Holiday Gift Guide 2009: The Best Yoga Gifts of the Year — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:39:52 +0000

[...] might say shopping is a competitive sport. Use our guide to keep it civil! Scroll down for three levels of yogadorky goods, plus a yoga [...]

By: Kris

Kris — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:03:10 +0000

I’m struggling not to say anything negative, but COME ON!!!!! Egotistical much?

Also, the above pic? OUCH! I’m all for teachers helping the posture, but that looks dangerous to me.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:46:31 +0000

I liked your post so much I linked to it, hope you dont mind

By: Claudia

Claudia — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:10:20 +0000

HA ha, yes, that is very true