I discovered a liked-minded blog all about the LA yoga scene. Lots of good content and yoga related “finds”. Well done!

http://blog.accidentalyogist.com/2007/01/pssst-wanna-buy-yoga-studio.html

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My reading fluctuates between marketing, fashion/entertainment and various “new age” interests. An article that appeared in Fast Company Magazine was particularly unenlightening.  It gave me some insight into what may be an underlying theme that is present in popular culture. The article introduced the concept of “mutual dislike” as it relates to brand preferences. I did a check of my own preferences and my own conversations–and I was a little guilty of applying this concept in my life..but I am going really try to keep this in check.

Here’s an excerpt: “A study published last year in the Journal of Personal Relationships looked at how friendships form and found that mutual dislike was an important factor. “We enjoy meeting people who dislike the same people,” explained Jennifer Bosson, a social psychologist and coauthor of the study, titled “Interpersonal Chemistry Through Negativity.”

The article can be found on http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/121/just-say-no.html

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The more you practice yoga, the more you are encouraged to start your own practice at home. This is no easy task, even if you are an advanced student of yoga. There is one style of yoga , known as Ashtanga, that is based on doing a series of poses ( asanas) in the same order, making it , a perfect system for a home or personal practice.

There is a master teacher, David Swenson, that I would recommend. He is a very cool guy, who grew up in California living among surfer dudes, after leaving the Midwest at young age. David Swenson began practicing yoga in 1969 at the age of 13. David’s introduction to Ashtanga came in 1973 when he met David Williams and Nancy Gilgoff ( yoga teachers) in Encinitas, California. In 1975 David and Nancy brought K. Pattabhi Jois ( Ashtanga master) to the U.S. for the first time and Swenson was fortunate enough to be there. David then initiated studies directly with the K. Pattabhi Jois . David made his first trip to Mysore in 1977 and learned the full Ashtanga system as it was originally taught by K. Pattabhi Jois. David Swenson is recognized today as one of the worlds foremost practitioners and instructors of Ashtanga Yoga. http://www.davidswenson.com/.

To learm more about Ashtanga and K. Pattabhi Jois , visit http://www.ayri.org/.

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