Comments on: Restorative Yoga: Aversion and Embrace (plus a rant on consumerism)

By: Scout

Scout — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:10:39 +0000

Thanks so much Stacey!

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:45:41 +0000

Loved this post. Pushed some of my buttons in a very good way. I am a practitioner and teacher and just discovered this blog and have already forwarded widely, because I find your topics and writing so thoughtful and helpful. Thank you.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:23:10 +0000

I was introduced to Restorative yoga in my teacher training. I fell in love instantly. I had never felt so good after a yoga practice. It’s true that there are a lot of props to deal with but the results are so worth it. When I am at home I use couch cushions, bed pillows, random blankets, etc. I have not gone out and bought tons and tons of props. When I teach at the studio however, I do need a lot of props: bolsters, zafus, blankets, mats, blocks, belts, plus we have a big cushy carpet we roll out. Restorative is prop heavy and luxurious.

By: KL- Prana Flow NZ

KL- Prana Flow NZ — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:20:02 +0000

It’s just awesome to see the more subtle aspects of yoga explored in articles, and also o see it come out via the dialogue in comments.

By: Leaflin

Leaflin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:43:21 +0000

hey fellow junkie – thanks for reading my posts!

By: Leaflin

Leaflin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:42:46 +0000

yes – certainly my aversion to props and yoga boutiques and such says more about my own on-going struggle navigating the material world than it does about the inherent evils of buying and selling. anyway, now that i’m warming up to the idea of using more props in my practice….whats the name of your online store? :)

By: Darla

Darla — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:59:33 +0000

I agree about your point that often when you have an aversion to something, it ends up being just the thing you needed to do. Not just in yoga, but in life. For instance, if you’re avoiding having an uncomfortable conversation with someone, you are putting all your energy into the avoidance rather than just speaking to the person & getting it over with.

Consumerism of yoga bothers me also, but I own an online yoga store. I sometimes feel conflicted about it. The intention of the store, however, is to share yoga with as many people as possible. And purchasing things to help your practice isn’t inherently a bad thing. Money is not a bad thing. But I do understand the conflict that comes up when you just want to go to class and not be bombarded with tons of new gadgets and clothes. Most yoga studios I go to are very tasteful about this and do not push any of the product on you. And, I’m fine without having/buying most of the time. :-)

By: KL- Prana Flow NZ

KL- Prana Flow NZ — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:27:58 +0000

Loved reading this – great on so many different levels.
Thanks!
KL