everyday yoga for the everyday man » community http://www.averagejoga.com real yoga, for men. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:58:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 2006-2007 scott@theuniverseisbig.com (everyday yoga for the everyday man) scott@theuniverseisbig.com (everyday yoga for the everyday man) posts real yoga, for men. everyday yoga for the everyday man everyday yoga for the everyday man scott@theuniverseisbig.com No no http://www.averagejoga.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg everyday yoga for the everyday man http://www.averagejoga.com 144 144 Q&AJ: Are there beliefs in yoga that are contrary to my current religion? http://www.averagejoga.com/2009/12/qaj-are-there-beliefs-in-yoga-that-are-contrary-to-my-current-religion/ http://www.averagejoga.com/2009/12/qaj-are-there-beliefs-in-yoga-that-are-contrary-to-my-current-religion/#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:38:20 +0000 averagejoga http://www.averagejoga.com/?p=14 Have you heard the one about the rabbi, a priest, and an atheist walking into a yoga studio? I have.  It’s no joke, and happens all of the time. Yoga is a practice of many things—movement, balance, observation, breath— but yoga is not a religion. Anyone can practice yoga. In one class, you will commonly find people of all beliefs—Jews, Catholics, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, Agnostics—practicing next to each other.  Like many other experiences, yoga is very unique to the individual as much as it is to the community practicing together.

Often, classes can start with chanting and/or some talking about yogic philosophy (see also CHANTING). Take it or leave it. You shouldn’t feel forced to do anything you aren’t comfortable doing. Yoga is a simple action to which people attach their own meaning.  Before you make any decisions, try it first and make an informed decision from personal experience for yourself.

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