Wandering the Web-YOGA Websites Webliography

Against the Grain

Volume 29 Issue 5 Article 35

2017

Roxanne Myers Spencer Western Kentucky University Libraries, [email protected]

Lucretia T. Dye Western Kentucky University, [email protected]

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Wandering the Web — YOGA Websites Webliography Compiled by Dr. Lacretia T. Dye (Counseling and Student Affairs, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Western Kentucky University) and Ms. Roxanne Myers Spencer (Educational Resources Center, Western Kentucky University Libraries) Column Editor: Jack G. Montgomery (Professor, Coordinator, Collection Services, Western Kentucky University Libraries)

oga has become a program offering at The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit keep-it-gentle-with-these-poses) of a study many libraries: Public libraries often root word “yuj,” meaning to join, to yoke, to done at Boston Medical Center, and published Yprogram free or low-cost yoga classes unite. The “aim of Yoga is Self-realization, in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2017. for their communities; academic libraries may to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to In an opinion piece by Arundhati Bait- offer yoga sessions to help ease stress during ‘the state of liberation’ (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ mangalkar, posted on the Seattle News website final exams. Some yoga practices are tailored (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of (http://seattleyoganews.com/yoga-in-india-yo- to mothers and young children who enjoy life, health and harmony shall be the main ob- ga-in-america/), yoga is more accessible and learning poses called “Downward-Facing jectives of Yoga practice” (Basavaraddi, 2012). commercial in America than in India. Teaching Dog,” “Eagle,” and “Frog.” In American culture, the explosion of yoga styles and the relationships between students Yoga is an ancient spiritual discipline studios and practices attests to its widespread and teachers differ from yoga practices in In- intended to bring harmony between mind acceptance in the West. As a series of poses dia, where a reverence for the teacher or “the and body. Modern yoga practice is rooted in that provides stretching and flexibility to ancient concept of Guru-shishya parampara ancient Indian practice (http://www.mea.gov. those who practice it for its strengthening and (teacher-disciple traditions) is a strong part in/in-focus-article.htm?25096/Yoga+Its+- relaxing effects, yoga is a tremendous boon of the culture, both in and outside of yoga” Origin+History+and+Development), but to a healthy lifestyle. It is accessible to many (Baitmangalkar, 2014). In America, students recently, other sources have proposed its ori- with disabilities, via modified poses and props. may have their favorite teacher in a yoga studio, gins and history to be rooted in Africa (https:// Recent medical reports have shown that but the relationship is usually less formalized. www.yogaskills.com/about-yirser-ra-hotep/), gentle yoga practice may be as effective as In the West, yoga has also become a bil- according to Yirser Ra Hotep (https://www. physical therapy for low back pain, accord- lion-dollar industry (See the HuffPost blog yogaskills.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ ing to a report on NPR (http://www.npr.org/ article, “Yoga in America: Where Bowing KemeticYogaArticle.pdf), founder of Kemetic sections/health-shots/2017/06/20/533505211/ to God is Not a Religion”: http://www.huff- Yoga (http://www.kemeticyoga.com/). study-finds-yoga-can-help-back-pain-but- continued on page 82 Against the Grain / November 2017 81 site offers a chance to book yoga retreats from Registered Yoga Schools, and Yoga Alliance Wandering the Web selection of more than 600 groups and loca- Continuing Education Providers. The initial from page 81 tions. Locations as varied as Bali, Thailand, yoga teacher certification is 200 hours of South Africa, Nepal, and Pennsylvania are training and teaching experience that meet ingtonpost.com/jill-lawson/yoga-and-reli- listed. Prices for retreats vary greatly as well, Yoga Alliance Registry Standards at a Yoga gion_b_4230240.html). It is practiced as an with some retreats only advertised for less than Alliance-registered yoga school. Yoga teachers elite exercise program in high-end health clubs, $100 and others going for more than $3000. promote their accredited standing as 200 RYT complete with hundred-dollar-plus Lycra yoga Think of this site as the Airbnb of yoga retreats. (registered yoga teacher) or for more advanced outfits and designer yoga mats. Completely Do Yoga with Me — https://www.doyo- yoga teachers, 500 RYT, indicating training and Westernized yoga practice is a far cry from gawithme.com/ — For those ready to begin teaching at the 500-hour level. the spiritual meditation and healthful practice yoga practice, this site provides online access developed thousands of years ago in India. Yoga Calm — http://www.yogacalm.org/ to many types of yoga videos: beginner, inter- — is yoga for kids and teens that goes beyond Librarians need to be aware that some of mediate, advanced; yoga challenges. Includes the usual yoga site. This site includes trainings, their religious patrons may have questions a blog, and most of the site’s content is free, classes, workshops and blogs for adults who about practicing yoga. There are some concerns with a small subscription cost for other videos. love/work with children and teens. Tips and among more conservative religious traditions Exhale to Inhale — http://exhaletoinhale. techniques shared through the blog range from that practicing yoga may go against more ortho- org/ — This site was created to use yoga to body based therapies for stress and trauma to dox Christian, Jewish, or Muslim beliefs (http:// support women who have experienced intimate how political rhetoric affects our kids. The site www.bbc.com/news/magazine-25006926; partner violence and sexual assault. Although also includes course and certification options http://www.christianspracticingyoga.com/ the resources are currently only available as well as international retreats. Members is-yoga-a-religion/). Yoga has also become throughout New York City, the Hudson Valley, have access to an online yoga calm lesson plan politicized: There is strong sentiment between Connecticut, and Los Angeles; the founders library with over 800 lesson plans and a video extreme Left and Right positions that yoga in hope to expand to other locations. library with over 70 training videos. the West is unacceptable cultural appropriation (http://everydayfeminism.com/2016/05/ Kathmandu Yogi — https://kathmanduyo- Yoga for Everyone — https://www.ny- yoga-cultural-appropriation/). In The Atlan- gi.com/ — is more than a yoga site. This social times.com/guides/well/beginner-yoga — the tic article “Who Owns Yoga,” (https://www. enterprise produces limited edition yoga and New York Times has created a website to theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/01/ meditation accessories ethically made by arti- encourage those unfamiliar with, or perhaps who-owns-yoga/384350/) questions arise about sans living in Nepal. Through this site viewers intimidated by recent media yoga hype, to yoga’s status. Is it a form of Eastern exercise, can participate in free yoga challenges as well learn more about yoga, its history and varied cultural appropriation, or another spiritual prac- as purchase accessories to support. Addition- practices. This site is an excellent introduction tice that has spread worldwide? The Atlantic ally, the yogis at Kathmandu provide blogs and and jumping-off point for those who are curi- piece explores the controversy over who yoga inspiration to support your yoga practice. One ous about exploring a personal yoga practice. “belongs to.” India appointed a Minister for example of these blogs is a top 15 yoga website Yoga Journal — http://www.yogajournal. Yoga as part of a larger “Make in India” cam- blog created to offer readers quality yoga sites. com — the premier Western magazine of yoga paign; yoga and its associated products are a Mind Body Solutions — http://www. practice is available as a print subscription, but multibillion dollar industry in the United States. mindbodysolutions.org/ — is a nonprofit orga- the website contains a wealth of free resources, Despite the controversies surrounding the nization founded by Matthew Sanford (http:// including Yoga 101 (http://www.yogajournal. evolution and practice of yoga, it remains a www.matthewsanford.com/). Sanford was com/yoga-101), a history of yoga (See “A Be- healthy practice promoting deeper breathing, paralyzed from the chest down, yet continues ginner’s Guide to the History of Yoga”: http:// increased strength and flexibility, and relax- to teach yoga and other healing techniques to www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/the-roots-of- ation. Yoga is here to stay, and libraries are those who have suffered trauma or disability. yoga) and interviews with luminaries such as definitely on the bandwagon — or should we Mind Body Solutions is devoted to promoting Baron Baptiste, Deepak Chopra and Cyndi say “on the mat” with the practice! Below are healing for those who have experienced trau- Lee (see “Is Yoga a Religion?”: http://www. some resources for more information about ma, loss, or disability. Based in the Twin Cities yogajournal.com/yoga-101/yoga-religion). the known history and beneficial practices of area, Mind Body Solutions also provides yoga Yoga U Online — https://www.yogauon- yoga, as it evolves in our ever-more-commer- teacher training throughout the country. line.com/ — is a resource and subscrip- cialized culture. Urban Family — http://www.urbanfamily. tion-based site that offers articles and practice org/ — search this foundations site to learn and videos based on their passionate belief about Selected Yoga Informational Websites support initiatives, Heart of Yoga, and partner- “making the healing benefits of yoga more Black Yoga Superstars — http://blackyo- ships, such as Black Yoga Teachers Alliance, widely known.” The site includes a Wellness gasuperstars.com/ — A site created to increase that use yoga to enhance the lives of families Blog, Practice Channel, and Online courses. awareness in the Black community of the ben- and communities. Initiatives include online YogaFit — https://www.yogafit.com/ — is efits of beginning a yoga practice. Included are sanghas (community meetings), partnerships a podcast, short excerpts explaining the benefits a yoga fitness teacher training company that with yoga teacher trainings and teacher train- prepares health club and fitness facility instruc- of yoga and the very first map of Black Yoga ings. A recent initiative creation was the Fiji Teachers worldwide. Lastly the site offers tors to teach yoga as exercise at the 200, 500, Spirit Gathering, held in July 2017, an inter- and 1,000 hour accredited Registered Yoga affordable web design services for those black active learning celebration that included local owned businesses. Teaching (RYT) levels. The training eliminates tribal leaders and internationally renowned the traditional Sanskrit terms and incorporates Black Zen — http://www.blackzen.co/ yoga teachers. other fitness moves in their training. YogaFit — Black Zen describes itself as a social en- Yoga.com — http://www.yoga.com — offers short workshops in various cities; some terprise dedicated to improving the health and and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/yoga), public libraries send their staff for training, well-being of black and brown people through with more than 680,000 followers. Member- then include yoga fitness in their programming. meditation. Free meditation with ‘soul’ fo- ship-based site with articles, apps, details on Yogasteya — https://yogasteya.com — is cused on helping listeners with real issues can yoga poses (asanas) and a large social media not only the ideal site for the new yogi or be downloaded for free. Another feature of community. this site includes the 90/10 blog, — Black Zen yogini but it is very welcoming for all shapes, Yoga Alliance — https://www.yogaalli- sizes and abilities. Viewers can watch varied founders describe life as 10% of what happens ance.org/ — Yoga Alliance is internationally to you and 90% how you react to it. level tutorials (gentle, energizing, powerful). recognized for its credentialing of yoga in- Yoga-related blogs are provided along with a Book Retreats — https://bookretreats. struction. There are three designations from list of common yoga series. com/s/yoga-retreats — This retreat-booking Yoga Alliance: Registered Yoga Teachers, continued on page 83

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on the deep transformations possible from Selected Yoga DVDs Wandering the Web practicing yoga mindfully. Easy yoga: The secret to strength and from page 82 Saidman Yee, C. (2015). Yoga for life: balance with Peggy Cappy. (2014). PBS. A journey to inner peace and freedom. New Renowned yoga teacher Peggy Cappy has Selected Resources List York, NY: Atria Books. Saidman Yee has taught yoga to those with a variety of physical Baptiste, B. (2016). Perfectly imperfect: turned an adventurous and dangerous life limitations and has brought about a quiet rev- The art and soul of yoga practice. Carlsbad, around with the help of practicing yoga. From olution by reaching those who never thought CA: Hay House. Baptiste’s extensive study, her first yoga class, she felt a change within, they could practice yoga. from his early years to renowned yoga masters, which led her to bring yoga to the center of Rodney Yee’s complete yoga for beginners. led to the development of Baptiste Yoga, a yoga her life practices. (2014). Gaiam. Presented in sections includ- methodology for practice and teacher training, Satchidananda, Sri Swami. (2012). The ing basics, flexibility, energy, relaxation, with which has been presented all over the world. yoga sutras of Patanjali. Buckingham, VA: In- a bonus download for those with limited time David, E., and Hopper, E. (2011). Over- tegral Yoga Publications. Patanjali is credited to practice. coming trauma through yoga: Reclaiming your with developing the classic Sutras (thought- Yoga for families: Connect with your kids. body. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. threads), which are at least 4,000 years old. (2009). Bayview Entertainment/Widowmaker. Those who have suffered trauma or abuse lose This title is a classic introduction, covering The combination of playful, careful instruction, confidence in their bodies and minds to protect the yogic teachings on ethics, meditation, and energetic movement, and time for relaxation them from further harm. This book offers the physical postures, as well as guidance for deal- make this an ideal family workout. healing power of connection — mind, body, ing with situations in everyday life. and spirit — through selective yoga practice. Desikachar, T. K. V. (1999). The heart of yoga: Developing a personal practice (rev. ed.). Rochester, VT: Inner Traditions. Read- ers will get a deeper look at the meanings and practices of yoga. Those who are intrigued Rumors be better aligned with modern library best but perhaps confused by the different schools from page 80 practices for preservation in both print and of yoga will get a clearer picture of the varied digital formats. The panel on which I testified ancient and modern practices. From Roger Schonfeld on Facebook: (which also included Robin L. Dale!) begins Gates, R. (2002). Meditations from the “Today, I testified before Congress about the at 21:30.” mat: Daily reflections on the path of yoga. preservation of government publications. https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu. New York, NY: Anchor Books. In easily read In my remarks, I emphasized that the Fed- be&v=SUM9CQTE9P8 sections for daily practice and understanding, eral Depository Library Program should continued on page 85 Gates offers wisdom, coaching, and guidance Against the Grain / November 2017 83