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Sadie on “Creating Your Own Life” /// And Other Forms of Manufactured Rebelliousness
You know how guys who smoke cigars are automatically the worst people on the planet? Here’s a recent super-short Q&A with weight-loss yogini and “rockstar,” Sadie Nardini, who dishes out…well…something that maybe could be called digestable…. “A Beer with Sadie
Sadie on “Creating Your Own Life” /// And Other Forms of Manufactured Rebelliousness
You know how guys who smoke cigars are automatically the worst people on the planet? Here’s a recent super-short Q&A with weight-loss yogini and “rockstar,” Sadie Nardini, who dishes out…well…something that maybe could be called digestable…. “A Beer with Sadie
“Keep God Funky” /// Words of Wisdom from NYC’s Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio
I’m not sure what to make of the fact that more than a few people passed along this flier(?) to us featuring Laughing Lotus founder, Dana Trixie Flynn, along with the words “Keep God Funky.” I think peeps were expecting
“Keep God Funky” /// Words of Wisdom from NYC’s Laughing Lotus Yoga Studio
I’m not sure what to make of the fact that more than a few people passed along this flier(?) to us featuring Laughing Lotus founder, Dana Trixie Flynn, along with the words “Keep God Funky.” I think peeps were expecting
Some Yoga People are Insanely Loveable /// Has Yoga Ninja, Travis Elliot, Met His Match?
Watch this…. What can I say? We here at The Babarazzi have a soft spot for yoga people like Mark Giubarelli (who sometimes does yoga in combat boots and a leather bracelet. Call it “The Travis Eliot Complex,” but we
Some Yoga People are Insanely Loveable /// Has Yoga Ninja, Travis Elliot, Met His Match?
Watch this…. What can I say? We here at The Babarazzi have a soft spot for yoga people like Mark Giubarelli (who sometimes does yoga in combat boots and a leather bracelet. Call it “The Travis Eliot Complex,” but we
When Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris Debate, A Newborn Kitten Loses an Eye
Last week, a reader/colleague referred me to this debate between spiritual materialist, Deepak Chopra, and atheist party-pooper, Sam Harris (and others). Watch and be amazed…. Admittedly, I had never heard of this video. In fact, I didn’t even know people
When Deepak Chopra and Sam Harris Debate, A Newborn Kitten Loses an Eye
Last week, a reader/colleague referred me to this debate between spiritual materialist, Deepak Chopra, and atheist party-pooper, Sam Harris (and others). Watch and be amazed…. Admittedly, I had never heard of this video. In fact, I didn’t even know people
The Problems with Kelly Morris’ Latest Wanderlust Talk
I’ve said this before, and will say it again and again and again, speaking in public is difficult for many people. And, while Kelly certainly has a handle on how to do it, I don’t believe it’s right to hold
The Problems with Kelly Morris’ Latest Wanderlust Talk
I’ve said this before, and will say it again and again and again, speaking in public is difficult for many people. And, while Kelly certainly has a handle on how to do it, I don’t believe it’s right to hold
This Kelly Morris Video is Easily One of the Worst (Things I Have Ever Sat Through)
Because this is long, I am putting it up on its own for you to watch. We are gonna talk about this tomorrow, but figured you’d might like the day to process it. I promise you, it’s a tough one….
This Kelly Morris Video is Easily One of the Worst (Things I Have Ever Sat Through)
Because this is long, I am putting it up on its own for you to watch. We are gonna talk about this tomorrow, but figured you’d might like the day to process it. I promise you, it’s a tough one….
This Sprint Commercial Captures the True Spirit of Commercial Yoga Culture /// Sadie Nardini Makes Yoga Sound Like a Daytime Commercial
Commercial yoga culture relies on the belief that whatever you want can, and should, be had at this very moment. And, not only that, but yoga is the means by which to get it. Yoga presented as “data dressed as
This Sprint Commercial Captures the True Spirit of Commercial Yoga Culture /// Sadie Nardini Makes Yoga Sound Like a Daytime Commercial
Commercial yoga culture relies on the belief that whatever you want can, and should, be had at this very moment. And, not only that, but yoga is the means by which to get it. Yoga presented as “data dressed as
Homework for You /// We Back Monday
The past two weeks ended up being a perfect storm of extracurricular conflicts for the Baba Team, making our posting fanciness a little shy on the sum (What the fuck does that mean?) Don’t fret, champions. We are back on
Homework for You /// We Back Monday
The past two weeks ended up being a perfect storm of extracurricular conflicts for the Baba Team, making our posting fanciness a little shy on the sum (What the fuck does that mean?) Don’t fret, champions. We are back on
Kelly Morris is a Shaman /// Apparently the World Really Did End in 2012
Someone tipped me off to this @kellymorrisyoga Twitter page the other day, but I had to check it out for myself. Apparently, it is true…. Kelly Morris is an official self-proclaimed “shaman.” Now, I know Kelly has been throwing around
Kelly Morris is a Shaman /// Apparently the World Really Did End in 2012
Someone tipped me off to this @kellymorrisyoga Twitter page the other day, but I had to check it out for myself. Apparently, it is true…. Kelly Morris is an official self-proclaimed “shaman.” Now, I know Kelly has been throwing around
Let’s Play Role Reversal! /// Now You’re the One in Need /// Also, Some Countries Make Ads That Talk About Real Stuff
Racism. Privilege. Teaching yoga in Africa because you’re afraid of your black neighbors. All pretty “safe” talking points, right? Good lord! Sometimes the week just has a mind of its own. Anyway, sticking with our unofficial theme for this week,
Let’s Play Role Reversal! /// Now You’re the One in Need /// Also, Some Countries Make Ads That Talk About Real Stuff
Racism. Privilege. Teaching yoga in Africa because you’re afraid of your black neighbors. All pretty “safe” talking points, right? Good lord! Sometimes the week just has a mind of its own. Anyway, sticking with our unofficial theme for this week,
Helping is Fine /// But Maybe It’s an Outdated Term Signifying a Subtle Egoism
Yesterday a commenter responded to our critique of “saving Africa with yoga” with a simple, and presumably snarky, question: Who did you help today? [emphasis added]. Luckily for me, the question happened to be asked on a day when I
Helping is Fine /// But Maybe It’s an Outdated Term Signifying a Subtle Egoism
Yesterday a commenter responded to our critique of “saving Africa with yoga” with a simple, and presumably snarky, question: Who did you help today? [emphasis added]. Luckily for me, the question happened to be asked on a day when I
Is Wanting to Help Africa a Nice Way to Avoid Helping Your Neighbor?
The other day I got hipped to this article featuring a classic video discussing a YogaOne project that’s using “yoga raves” to help raise money to send some people to Africa. The bit says things like: “Yoga One is sending
Is Wanting to Help Africa a Nice Way to Avoid Helping Your Neighbor?
The other day I got hipped to this article featuring a classic video discussing a YogaOne project that’s using “yoga raves” to help raise money to send some people to Africa. The bit says things like: “Yoga One is sending
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