Topic: take back yoga

A group of Hindus are so taken aback by how yoga is practiced in the U.S., that they have launched a “Take Back Yoga” campaign to address the disconnect between its roots and what is really taking place on our mats today. To which we have one request: While you’re at it, can you take back crunches and other ab exercises from yoga class too?

Is it just me or does a yoga teacher commanding us to do 100 bicycles, scissor kicks or Pilates-type ab work seem out of place when we’re trying to get our zen on? More »