some things never change

[Sybil gallor]

Today, in a 7 hour yoga workshop....the size 2 instructor informed us that doing shoulder stand will help us lose weight.  Yes, I know shoulder stand stimulates the thyroid gland - which does play a roll in weight.  It just sat wrong with me.  I didn't have the energy to discuss it with her.  Sometimes I am too tired to fight or simply educate.

Perhaps I'm just overly sensitive?

Kris

[Connie jayden]

thanks for info...i will look into it myself and see what i find....Connie

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From: Sybil gallor <sybiliz...@gmail.com>
To: curvy-yogis...@googlegroups.com
Sent: Monday, May 2, 2011 7:33 AM
Subject: [CYE] some things never change

[Lisa Papez]

Hi Kris,

 

I know what you mean... I find it tiresome to have weightloss commentary of any kind in a yoga class. Whether it's a more subtle comment about upcoming bathing suit season or 'working off' the indulgences of the winter holidays, I find that it is distracting from what (for me) is the purpose of my yoga practice - aligning with my authentic self.

 

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Lisa Papez

Founder and Teacher in Training

Curvaceous Woman Yoga

Body Positive Yoga for Women with Curves

www.curvaceouswomanyoga.ca

Vancouver, BC

[Sybil gallor]

Lisa -

I love that line...."aligning with my authentic self".  That is truly why I practice yoga - certainly not for fat loss.  

This group of ladies - plus the instructor - frequently go for coffee after class.  I might try to bring up the subject of 'why we practice yoga' and see if I can inject my thoughts from a curvy-gal perspective.

[Lisa Papez]

That sounds like a great plan, Sybil! :)  Let us know how it goes!

 

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Lisa Papez

Founder and Teacher in Training

Curvaceous Woman Yoga

Body Positive Yoga for Women with Curves

www.curvaceouswomanyoga.ca

Vancouver, BC