March 25, 2011

Q&A: What is the controversy with Christianity and yoga?

Question by pocky sticks: What is the controversy with Christianity and yoga?
People have been saying that being a Christian and doing yoga is dangerous.
Why is that?
Is it alright for me to use yoga as a tool to get in shape?
So as long as I use it JUST as a tool to get in shape, it’s alright?
Cause I really want to stick to my faith.
And the sarcastic answers are not appreciated so if you want to be sarcastic, then go be sarcastic somewhere else cause it is not welcome here.

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March 18, 2011

Is it common to experience depression when you start practicing yoga?

Question by Violet: Is it common to experience depression when you start practicing yoga?
Just started yoga few weeks ago and am having a flood of regret and upsetting memories like, washing over me? Is this related?

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March 16, 2011

How did you put your prenatal yoga techniques to use during labor?

Question by Coolmint: How did you put your prenatal yoga techniques to use during labor?
I’m currently 19 weeks and attending prenatal yoga – I’m just finding it difficult to think about what I’m learning and the true context of labor!

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March 15, 2011

Q&A: How do I convince my friend that yoga isn’t a competitive sport?

Question by Ashely Corner: How do I convince my friend that yoga isn’t a competitive sport?
She is convinced that a sport is anything where you lift your leg above a certain point. I have told her a sport is a physical activity that you compete in but she doesn’t listen. Basketball players don’t lift their legs up to a certain point but it is still a sport (the certain point is above your waist). She says that competitive cheerleading (like competition type stuff) isn’t a sport but yoga is because in yoga you lift up your leg. You lift up your leg in cheerleading too but that isn’t why it’s a sport.

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March 14, 2011

Q&A: Is Kundalini yoga better for a cardio workout than Hatha or Jivamukti?

Question by Rachel Greenbaum: Is Kundalini yoga better for a cardio workout than Hatha or Jivamukti?
I’ve heard a lot of good things about kundalini yoga. I just want to know if anyone out there is an advanced practitioner. What’s it like? I heard it’s a lot more cardio-intensive than the other types. Would love some info on kundalini.

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March 4, 2011

Q&A: How healthy should you be to do bikram yoga?

Question by The Marvelous Mad Madame Mana: How healthy should you be to do bikram yoga?
I am interested in trying bikram yoga, but I’m afraid I may not be healthy enough. I have low blood pressure so I’m afraid I’ll be even more prone to lightheadedness and fainting during class than most people.

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