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Downward-Facing Dating? Four Offbeat Yoga Trends

作者:stephen    文章来源:方向标英语网    点击数:    更新时间:2010-5-7 【我来说两句

 

3. Food Is Next to Godliness
Most yoga studios advise students not to eat for two hours before the start of any class, but that doesn’t mean eating right afterward is off-limits. And in the case of David “Yeah Dave” Romanelli’s Yoga for Foodies classes, you don’t even have to leave your mat to enjoy a rich repast (think pasta, red wine, and chocolate) as a reward for your hard work. Talk about nirvana.

Throughout 2010, Romanelli is traveling around the United States—to Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Boston, among other cities—hosting “Jam Sessions” at which he joins forces with local chefs known for their commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and local farming. Together, they serve indulgent meals to hungry participants following each class. While Romanelli’s approach has raised more than a few eyebrows among hardcore yogis who believe his culinary offerings aren’t aligned with the true principles of yoga, his seminars are selling out nationwide.

4. Leave Your Shoes (and Your Clothes) at the Door
Bikram yoga, also known as hot yoga, has caught on like wildfire among students who love working up a serious sweat. But the truly free-and-easy like to shed their inhibitions—and their clothes—before stretching, bending, and lunging their way to enlightenment in one-hundred-plus-degree temperatures. The naked-yoga movement, spearheaded by a man named Aaron Star, who created a DVD series entitled Hot Nude Yoga, is steadily gaining popularity; studios exist in Boston, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Salt Lake City. While some coed classes are available, the practice appeals largely to the gay male community. Despite the obvious intimacy these sessions involve, instructors insist nude yoga is about physical fitness, not physical lust, and about teaching people to become more comfortable with and attuned to their own bodies.

Take a Deep Breath
For purists, yoga is a deeply solitary exercise that they want to pursue on an empty stomach and unencumbered by distractions, such as a panting puppy or a sweaty, overzealous bachelor. But, as evidenced by the continued proliferation of these unique trends, there are plenty of other people who welcome the chance to integrate a little indulgence—be it romance, recreation, or a delicious meal—into a physically and spiritually demanding workout. Only you can know what type of yoga is right for you, but if you do decide to venture into one of these off-the-beaten-path sessions, try to be as mindful as you would in a regular old Vinyasa class. All those deep-breathing exercises have to be good for something, right?

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