That is so interesting! While I understand those who've achieved a certain level of athletism through yoga wanting to make it competitive, I'm a little worried some want to make it an Olympic sport. Yoga, to me, was one of those activities you turn to because it was NOT competitive and a way to clear one's mind. And although most people practice in a room with others, there was also something very intimate about it and very 'center' focused. It seems that by making a spectacle out of yoga, the practice looses some of its authenticity. Maybe, I'm just a purist .... Anyone else have thoughts on this?
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That is so interesting! While I understand those who've achieved a certain level of athletism through yoga wanting to make it competitive, I'm a little worried some want to make it an Olympic sport. Yoga, to me, was one of those activities you turn to because it was NOT competitive and a way to clear one's mind. And although most people practice in a room with others, there was also something very intimate about it and very 'center' focused. It seems that by making a spectacle out of yoga, the practice looses some of its authenticity. Maybe, I'm just a purist .... Anyone else have thoughts on this?
June 29, 2008 - 9:03pmThis Comment
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