YOGURT LOVES YOGI WADE'S PODCAST PRACTICES
Are you...
a. super busy or travelling all the time and can't get to a studio as often as you'd like?
b. a newbie, and a bit shy or reluctant to go check it out?
c. nowhere near a yoga studio or teacher that floats your boat?
d. short of moolah?
Then try DOWNLOADING A YOGA CLASS and practicing at home!
Seriously guys, it's awesome. There are a range of yoga practices (and meditations) to choose from thru iTunes-- basic foundation building sessions right thru to real 'doozies'. Let's you practice wherever, whenever, however you need to. Gives you total flexibility-- which is, afterall, part of why we practice yoga in the first place!
If you like going to the studio for social reasons, and are worried that you'll miss the 'vibe', then try inviting some friends around to do a podcast practice together-- a couple of my buddies and I have gotten into the habit of doing this once a week, followed by dinner/ tea and a chat. It's the best.
Our favorite podcast practices are 90-minute power vinyasa style classes posted by Yogi Wade (Ohio USA). Check him out at:
Yogi Wade Podcast Practices
He is also listed in the iTunes podcast library. Downloads are FREE, but donations are welcome! (through the Tip Jar on Wade's homepage)
Yogurt was inspired by Wade- both as a teacher and as a cultural communicator, so we decided to make friends and find out more about him. This is what he had to say about yoga (and Yogurt!):
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOGA?
The most common misconception about yoga is "I can't do that I'm not flexible!" I explain to folks that yoga is not about being flexible or strong or being able to meditate through hemmorhoid surgery. It's about being willing to challenge yourself to change and grow. You may get to know yourself a little better and if you're lucky you may even earn to be more accepting of the person you've uncovered.
IS YOGA JUST FOR HIPPIES?
Yoga is for hippies, yuppies, Jews, Gentiles, Easterners, Westerners, athletes, couch-potatoes and even Republicans. Yoga is for anyone who is willing to look inside of themselves and learn how their body and mind are connected.
HOW COULD GENERATION Y (18-28 YR OLDS) BENEFIT FROM YOGA?
18 to 28 year olds (but also people of any age) can benefit from a yoga practice because of all the negativity they are exposed to in daily life. TV, news, movies, magazines newspaper and advertising in particular seem to emphasize that none of us are "good enough". Yoga emphasizes acceptance of who we are, our abilities and disabilities.
WHEN DID YOU START PRACTICING/ WHY?
I started practicing in my twenties (I'm going to be fifty in Dec.) I was a runner and I could feel my self tightening up from the repetitiveness of this exercise. I tried stretching but I felt something was missing. I bought a copy of a yoga book by Richard Hittleman and I practiced 12 postures that were recommended for runners for about 10 years. When I turned forty, years of running, triathlons, skiing, climbing and kayaking were beginning to take a toll on my body (as well as my mind). I found a VHS tape in a bookstore by Bryan Kest (Power Yoga I) and my life was changed. I found an athletic practice that could build you up rather that tear you down, a practice that asked you to focus and build your mind through concentration and a practice that seemed to integrate the body, breath, mind and spirit. I was always very competitive in my athletics but this practice allowed me to challenge myself and be accepting at the same time!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE POSE/WHY?
My favorite pose in yoga is Child's pose primarily because it just feels so damn good but also because it reminds me that all the postures should be approached with the playfulness of a child.
DOES YOGA COMPLEMENT OTHER SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES?
Yoga has been a great complement to my athletic activities. I did expect that it would improve my climbing and kayaking but what surprised me was the slow change that began to take place in my attitude towards the trials and tribulations of everday life. I guess what I'm trying to say is I just seemed to get pissed-off less often!
WHAT DOES THE 'ART OF LIVING' MEAN TO YOU?
The art of living and the art of finding yourself are really the
same. It seems to boil down to the realization that we are really all one even though we are all different!
WHAT'S IN YOUR IPOD AT THE MOMENT?
My musical tastes are diverse. You might hear rap, new-age, folk or blues in any of the classes in Ohiopyle.
WHAT RESOURCES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO SOMEONE WHO WANTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOGA?
I encourage people that come to practice to seek out as many different teachers as they can. There are a lot of great yogis and yoginis out there. Try Bryan Kest, David Swenson, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, Bikram Choudry, Dharma Mittra, Yogi Harry, Richard Freeman, or Beryl Bender Birch to name just a few.
WHAT DOES YOGURT ACTIVECULTURE MEAN TO YOU?
Thanks for the opportunity to talk, that's what Activeculture is all about anyway!
a. super busy or travelling all the time and can't get to a studio as often as you'd like?
b. a newbie, and a bit shy or reluctant to go check it out?
c. nowhere near a yoga studio or teacher that floats your boat?
d. short of moolah?
Then try DOWNLOADING A YOGA CLASS and practicing at home!
Seriously guys, it's awesome. There are a range of yoga practices (and meditations) to choose from thru iTunes-- basic foundation building sessions right thru to real 'doozies'. Let's you practice wherever, whenever, however you need to. Gives you total flexibility-- which is, afterall, part of why we practice yoga in the first place!
If you like going to the studio for social reasons, and are worried that you'll miss the 'vibe', then try inviting some friends around to do a podcast practice together-- a couple of my buddies and I have gotten into the habit of doing this once a week, followed by dinner/ tea and a chat. It's the best.
Our favorite podcast practices are 90-minute power vinyasa style classes posted by Yogi Wade (Ohio USA). Check him out at:
He is also listed in the iTunes podcast library. Downloads are FREE, but donations are welcome! (through the Tip Jar on Wade's homepage)
Yogurt was inspired by Wade- both as a teacher and as a cultural communicator, so we decided to make friends and find out more about him. This is what he had to say about yoga (and Yogurt!):
WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTION ABOUT YOGA?
The most common misconception about yoga is "I can't do that I'm not flexible!" I explain to folks that yoga is not about being flexible or strong or being able to meditate through hemmorhoid surgery. It's about being willing to challenge yourself to change and grow. You may get to know yourself a little better and if you're lucky you may even earn to be more accepting of the person you've uncovered.
IS YOGA JUST FOR HIPPIES?
Yoga is for hippies, yuppies, Jews, Gentiles, Easterners, Westerners, athletes, couch-potatoes and even Republicans. Yoga is for anyone who is willing to look inside of themselves and learn how their body and mind are connected.
HOW COULD GENERATION Y (18-28 YR OLDS) BENEFIT FROM YOGA?
18 to 28 year olds (but also people of any age) can benefit from a yoga practice because of all the negativity they are exposed to in daily life. TV, news, movies, magazines newspaper and advertising in particular seem to emphasize that none of us are "good enough". Yoga emphasizes acceptance of who we are, our abilities and disabilities.
WHEN DID YOU START PRACTICING/ WHY?
I started practicing in my twenties (I'm going to be fifty in Dec.) I was a runner and I could feel my self tightening up from the repetitiveness of this exercise. I tried stretching but I felt something was missing. I bought a copy of a yoga book by Richard Hittleman and I practiced 12 postures that were recommended for runners for about 10 years. When I turned forty, years of running, triathlons, skiing, climbing and kayaking were beginning to take a toll on my body (as well as my mind). I found a VHS tape in a bookstore by Bryan Kest (Power Yoga I) and my life was changed. I found an athletic practice that could build you up rather that tear you down, a practice that asked you to focus and build your mind through concentration and a practice that seemed to integrate the body, breath, mind and spirit. I was always very competitive in my athletics but this practice allowed me to challenge myself and be accepting at the same time!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE POSE/WHY?
My favorite pose in yoga is Child's pose primarily because it just feels so damn good but also because it reminds me that all the postures should be approached with the playfulness of a child.
DOES YOGA COMPLEMENT OTHER SPORTS/ ACTIVITIES?
Yoga has been a great complement to my athletic activities. I did expect that it would improve my climbing and kayaking but what surprised me was the slow change that began to take place in my attitude towards the trials and tribulations of everday life. I guess what I'm trying to say is I just seemed to get pissed-off less often!
WHAT DOES THE 'ART OF LIVING' MEAN TO YOU?
The art of living and the art of finding yourself are really the
same. It seems to boil down to the realization that we are really all one even though we are all different!
WHAT'S IN YOUR IPOD AT THE MOMENT?
My musical tastes are diverse. You might hear rap, new-age, folk or blues in any of the classes in Ohiopyle.
WHAT RESOURCES WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO SOMEONE WHO WANTED TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOGA?
I encourage people that come to practice to seek out as many different teachers as they can. There are a lot of great yogis and yoginis out there. Try Bryan Kest, David Swenson, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, Bikram Choudry, Dharma Mittra, Yogi Harry, Richard Freeman, or Beryl Bender Birch to name just a few.
WHAT DOES YOGURT ACTIVECULTURE MEAN TO YOU?
Thanks for the opportunity to talk, that's what Activeculture is all about anyway!
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