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Cubes are Awesome /// But a $20,000 “Spiritual Cube” is a Shit Ton More Awesome
Remember all that talk about irony? You should, ’cause it was only, like, seventy-two hours ago. Remember how we sorta distinguished between the self-employed irony of the so-called hipster and reading irony back onto something that so desperately wants to
Cubes are Awesome /// But a $20,000 “Spiritual Cube” is a Shit Ton More Awesome
Remember all that talk about irony? You should, ’cause it was only, like, seventy-two hours ago. Remember how we sorta distinguished between the self-employed irony of the so-called hipster and reading irony back onto something that so desperately wants to
[STILL GOOD] Urban Yogis Series Still Makes You Feel Good About Yoga
We posted on these a while back and finally had a chance to catch up with what’s come of the series since. The series is still taking a matter-of-fact approach to the practice which is refreshing and ultimately allows the
[STILL GOOD] Urban Yogis Series Still Makes You Feel Good About Yoga
We posted on these a while back and finally had a chance to catch up with what’s come of the series since. The series is still taking a matter-of-fact approach to the practice which is refreshing and ultimately allows the
Elephant Journal /// Playboy Yoga /// Dead Horse Bay /// Masturbation
Picking up on yesterday’s discussion of irony in yoga, adding a little curious Brooklyn lore, mixed with a tiny bit of the ol’ self gratification: There is a sorta-not-really secret detritus wonderland in Brooklyn known as Dead Horse Bay that
Elephant Journal /// Playboy Yoga /// Dead Horse Bay /// Masturbation
Picking up on yesterday’s discussion of irony in yoga, adding a little curious Brooklyn lore, mixed with a tiny bit of the ol’ self gratification: There is a sorta-not-really secret detritus wonderland in Brooklyn known as Dead Horse Bay that
Is There Any Irony in Yoga Lifestyle Culture?
The other day I peeped this NYT online exclusive titled “How to Live Without Irony” by Christy Wamploe. The piece begins with a slightly rehashed rant about hipsters that, from the perspective of any humble can of PBR, reads a
Is There Any Irony in Yoga Lifestyle Culture?
The other day I peeped this NYT online exclusive titled “How to Live Without Irony” by Christy Wamploe. The piece begins with a slightly rehashed rant about hipsters that, from the perspective of any humble can of PBR, reads a
[THE STAR TREATMENT] Astrology Reading for Week of 12/2/12
Okay, I know you darlings just want to read about your Sun signs, but why settle for a banana when you can have the whole tree? Here’s some straight-up astrological advice for the week that everyone could use. The moon
[THE STAR TREATMENT] Astrology Reading for Week of 12/2/12
Okay, I know you darlings just want to read about your Sun signs, but why settle for a banana when you can have the whole tree? Here’s some straight-up astrological advice for the week that everyone could use. The moon
[THE FRIDAY GOOD] These Videos Featuring Angolan Kuduro Dance Culture /// Also a Touch of Siva-Shakti
A DJ culturist with an ear for transcontinental beats may recognize this Buraka Som Sistema tune featuring cult diva, M.I.A., along with some serious Angolan kuduro dance culture. It would take a robust PhD thesis (that would ultimately be incredibly
[THE FRIDAY GOOD] These Videos Featuring Angolan Kuduro Dance Culture /// Also a Touch of Siva-Shakti
A DJ culturist with an ear for transcontinental beats may recognize this Buraka Som Sistema tune featuring cult diva, M.I.A., along with some serious Angolan kuduro dance culture. It would take a robust PhD thesis (that would ultimately be incredibly
Speaking Truth After the Fact is Fine /// During the Fact? Even Better
Tell you what. Well, actually, I’ll tell you two things: I still have a faint hint of that “You Can Count on Me/Shyam Bolo” song stuck in my head from last week. I’ve got a tiny, sorta harmless, but nonetheless
Speaking Truth After the Fact is Fine /// During the Fact? Even Better
Tell you what. Well, actually, I’ll tell you two things: I still have a faint hint of that “You Can Count on Me/Shyam Bolo” song stuck in my head from last week. I’ve got a tiny, sorta harmless, but nonetheless
Elena Brower Was a Smoker /// Gasping Ensues
The other day while mounted upon the Throne of Elimination I happened upon an article in the October 2012 edition of Whole Living (don’t ask) featuring none other than Elena Brower. I was admittedly a little surprised to see Elena
Elena Brower Was a Smoker /// Gasping Ensues
The other day while mounted upon the Throne of Elimination I happened upon an article in the October 2012 edition of Whole Living (don’t ask) featuring none other than Elena Brower. I was admittedly a little surprised to see Elena
Are You Marketing Your “Self” or Providing Information? /// Yogilebrity as Mind Colonizer
While reading the comments on yesterday’s yogilebrity branding article I started thinking about the possible differences between “marketing” and “the act of providing information,” as well as how to navigate between the two. I’m also a bit sensitive to the
Are You Marketing Your “Self” or Providing Information? /// Yogilebrity as Mind Colonizer
While reading the comments on yesterday’s yogilebrity branding article I started thinking about the possible differences between “marketing” and “the act of providing information,” as well as how to navigate between the two. I’m also a bit sensitive to the
The Yogilebrity as Brand /// From Human to Un-Human
[All illustrations by the very wonderful Lisa Hanawalt] This weekend I found myself thinking about branding, what branding can accomplish, and possible reasons a yoga instructor might choose to make merchandise out of his/herself. One of the functions of branding
The Yogilebrity as Brand /// From Human to Un-Human
[All illustrations by the very wonderful Lisa Hanawalt] This weekend I found myself thinking about branding, what branding can accomplish, and possible reasons a yoga instructor might choose to make merchandise out of his/herself. One of the functions of branding
Could This Be the Worst Spiritual Yoga Song Ever? /// Perhaps Not
“I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don’t do that so much anymore.” —Banksy, from Exit Through the Gift Shop I can’t be sure, and I know I’ve been wrong about many things in my life,
Could This Be the Worst Spiritual Yoga Song Ever? /// Perhaps Not
“I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don’t do that so much anymore.” —Banksy, from Exit Through the Gift Shop I can’t be sure, and I know I’ve been wrong about many things in my life,
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