Category Archives: Teachers

Sadie Nardini has “Ninja Training” /// Hearts Flutter the World Over
A little while back I happened to be reading the bios of some of my favorite yoga stars when I came across this curious mention in the bio of my secret crush, Sadie Nardini: “Her 15 years of study in

Sadie Nardini has “Ninja Training” /// Hearts Flutter the World Over
A little while back I happened to be reading the bios of some of my favorite yoga stars when I came across this curious mention in the bio of my secret crush, Sadie Nardini: “Her 15 years of study in

Why John Friend is Back for Real Now /// PLUS: A Free Prediction!
Speaking of interviews…. We’ve poked some fun at our Yoganonymous neighbors in the past (here and here), with many of our barbs centering on the site’s seeming attempt to be yoga media’s caulk to yoga culture’s crevasse. (Meaning: It’s filler.

Why John Friend is Back for Real Now /// PLUS: A Free Prediction!
Speaking of interviews…. We’ve poked some fun at our Yoganonymous neighbors in the past (here and here), with many of our barbs centering on the site’s seeming attempt to be yoga media’s caulk to yoga culture’s crevasse. (Meaning: It’s filler.

Sadie’s New Look /// Cyberpunk or Steampunk /// It’s Neither
I have to admit, when I first heard about Sadie’s new side-shave, I was skeptical. Even though I was down with Rockabilly-Sadie, which is a throw-back look, I was feelin’ like “side-shave Sadie” was a bit “too-soon-too-little-too-late Sadie,” a little too

Sadie’s New Look /// Cyberpunk or Steampunk /// It’s Neither
I have to admit, when I first heard about Sadie’s new side-shave, I was skeptical. Even though I was down with Rockabilly-Sadie, which is a throw-back look, I was feelin’ like “side-shave Sadie” was a bit “too-soon-too-little-too-late Sadie,” a little too

Colleen Saidman is the “First Lady” of Yoga? /// Also, What’s Been Up With Us
Hope you all had a nice time while we were away not caring about commercial yoga culture for a couple of weeks. We just loved the mental space it created. Fan-f’ing-tastic! Of course, during that time Aghori ended up writing

Colleen Saidman is the “First Lady” of Yoga? /// Also, What’s Been Up With Us
Hope you all had a nice time while we were away not caring about commercial yoga culture for a couple of weeks. We just loved the mental space it created. Fan-f’ing-tastic! Of course, during that time Aghori ended up writing

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

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….

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

Douglas Brooks and Amy Ippoliti Talk About Making Money
Picking up on yesterday’s theme, this video (shared by Dyspeptic Skeptic) has been stirring up emotions around the BabaHQ, and a little on the site in yesterday’s comments, so I thought I’d bring it to the front. Just a few

Douglas Brooks and Amy Ippoliti Talk About Making Money
Picking up on yesterday’s theme, this video (shared by Dyspeptic Skeptic) has been stirring up emotions around the BabaHQ, and a little on the site in yesterday’s comments, so I thought I’d bring it to the front. Just a few

This Amy Ippoliti Video is Intended to Help You “Get Yogis Through the Door” /// Entire Babs Crew Gets Covered in its Own Projectile Vomit
Last time we commented on an Amy Ippoliti YouTube video we were threatened with legal action (not by Amy). [DELETED LAUNDRY LIST OF EXPLETIVES DIRECTED AT SOME @$#*%!]. Nevertheless, here we are with another video on how to grow your

This Amy Ippoliti Video is Intended to Help You “Get Yogis Through the Door” /// Entire Babs Crew Gets Covered in its Own Projectile Vomit
Last time we commented on an Amy Ippoliti YouTube video we were threatened with legal action (not by Amy). [DELETED LAUNDRY LIST OF EXPLETIVES DIRECTED AT SOME @$#*%!]. Nevertheless, here we are with another video on how to grow your