We need to talk. About us. For awhile now I’ve observed a growing number of yoga teachers, some new but many well-established, commenting upon how something has changed in the…
Derived from the ancient Sanskrit word “yuj”, the definition of yoga is commonly translated as “to yoke”. From there, the interpretations of what is being yoked and why vary depending…
“Your arm should be straight!” the elderly woman shouted at me from across the park. I was in the midst of a photoshoot, something I regard as a duty…
PART II I began this post defining terms associated with cultural dynamics so that what follows may be considered with a shared understanding of relevant terms amongst readers. If you…
This complex issue required a lengthy blog posting so I’ve broken it up into two instalments. I encourage you to read the entire piece before jumping to conclusions. PART…
As an extraordinary year comes to a close, many reflect upon the days behind them. Some are making New Year’s resolutions informed by behavioral patterns born from a year of…
For many years now, I have listened to the choirs of both the dance and yoga communities lifting their voices around me – guiding, dictating, encouraging, oppressing. I’ve encountered those…