Comments on: Get Your Yoga On

By: Martie

Martie — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:34:13 +0000

I know…I’m just now seeing this and it is over a half a year later! Thank you for this post, and I’m going to pass it on to my students – in small bites! I’ll also link it to my blog so they can see it there as well. Your thoughtful approach to the answers to commonly asked questions is extremely helpful for us all. Thank you! martie

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By: Brandice

Brandice — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:48:08 +0000

Inspiring article! Love the top five questions, and as a yoga instructor I too have students ask if yoga is a religion. You’ve articulated here in a nutshell what can end up a longer than needed response, and often digression. The reflection on the modern yogi is interesting and true. Yoga, as I see it practiced in the City, IS often at best a process for learning to slow down and opening our inner ear. As we slow down through the mindful repetition of asana, the juicy awakening unfolds.
Thanks for the chi! I’ll certainly pass this link onto my students.

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By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:01:08 +0000

WOW! Beautifully written…This is a great article, as yoga instructor and practicioner it will be passed to any newbies to Yoga Thank You Margaret! On another note, while there might be many farmers that raise animals in a humane manner, there is no humane manner to end life. That is something we can ALL agree on.

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By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:48:09 +0000

Through repetition the magic will be forced to rise. –Love it! A reason to be sure to practice everyday, through the ups and downs.

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By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:37:47 +0000

What a great article! I myself am in intrigued my so many aspects of yoga, but as a newcomer try to learn it slowly so as not to be overwhelmed and enjoy myself. I like the explanations. I am interested in many aspects of yoga that aren’t just the physical poses and am glad to know more of what is involved in the practice as a whole. I also sometimes wonder about the people who seem to do yoga as a fad- but for all the people I know who do it seriously, they encompass most of what yoga entails, including the spirituality. I like the overall gist and explanations this article provides, and I feel that the author allows a very practical approach to practicing yoga. She makes you want to do more, but keeps with the yoga mentality that if you for some reason can’t do it as much as you would want, no worries!! thanks for a great read!

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By: kara

kara — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:20:08 +0000

I love the way Margaret is able to articulate how yoga has enhanced her life and invite us to feel the same benefits. She makes yoga approachable and achievable and inspires me to reinvent myself in my own practice. Thank you Margaret!

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By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:09:44 +0000

Thanks for making the average yogi realize that maybe her practice really isn’t that average. I look forward to your future articles/advice.

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By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:20:42 +0000

As always, I enjoyed this essay by Margaret. She writes clearly and is such a calm, soothing presence. When I get emails from Athleta, I always check to see if there’s a submission from Margaret–she’s an inspiration!

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By: Janice

Janice — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:12:22 +0000

As a Yoga Newbie, I enjoyed this article and the simple explanations you provided. Thanks.

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By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:51:21 +0000

Margaret,
What an inspiration you are for me. I need constant reminders to stay focused on what is important. You are my favorite.

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