Archive for 2012
The Trouble with Popularity
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
The Washington Post covers the business of yoga this week: “The Struggles of DC Area Yoga Studios.” What with the booming popularity of yoga as a practice, there has been a quick proliferation of yoga studios in our city. As a result, even some long-established studios are feeling the pinch of increased competition.
Continue...Can Yoga Wreck Your Body?
Tuesday, March 13th, 2012
The New York Times article “Can Yoga Wreck Your Body” raises many important issues: Who should do yoga? Just what IS yoga? What role does teacher training play in the possibility of injuries occurring? What is dangerous and what isn’t? Can yoga really wreck your body?
Continue...2012 City Paper “Best Of” Poll – Vote Now!
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
The Washington City Paper is now holding its annual Reader’s “Best Of” Survey. Unity Woods Yoga has been nominated as Best Yoga Studio in the area, so please vote for us!
Continue...Teaching yoga because you love it
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
I chuckle at the idea that teaching yoga is an escape from stress. One of the things I tell prospective trainees and employees at Unity Woods is that yoga does indeed help you deal with stress, but it doesn’t make it disappear. Running a center is a full time job with all the demands of any business. We’re not just om-ing the day away.
Continue...A Response to “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body”
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The recent New York Times article, “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body”, has certainly created quite a stir. My inbox had over forty emails on the subject. Some of the issues the article raises do warrant further examination and discussion.
Continue...Yoga and Meditation, Part 2
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The Yoga Sutras say, “Posture should be steady and comfortable” (Sthira sukham asanam). You may have noticed that your own poses often feel anything but steady or comfortable. How can you find steadiness and comfort even in the midst of struggle?
Continue...Drop-in Community Classes
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
At Bethesda, $5 cash-only drop in yoga classes for all levels. Community classes are mixed level, one-hour asana classes taught by a rotating selection of Unity Woods teachers. They are offered every Friday of the session in Bethesda.
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: $5 cash-only drop-in