Chicago Yoga Studio: "Why I won't do a Groupon"

Re:Chicago Yoga Studio: "Why I won't do a Groupon" by Alex3917 on Sunday August 28, 2011 @09:49AM (#2933930)

I guess everything I know about Yoga comes from (academically) studying Hinduism, plus watching movies like Enlighten Up or whatever. Every time I hear people talk about it it's usually in the same breath as meditation, or else they're talking about opening up their Chakras or whatever.

I've never actually done Yoga but I generally have really wonky interests, so that's generally my bias.

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Re:Chicago Yoga Studio: "Why I won't do a Groupon" by blackguardx on Sunday August 28, 2011 @01:27PM (#2934402)

Like I said, there are some "new age" elements but most it isn't like that. Also, if you go through life avoiding everything that annoys you, you will probably miss out on a lot. Sure, I've heard people talk about "chakras" (rarely), but I just ignore it.

Unlike yoga, the Salvation Army is actually a religion. Do you avoid shopping there or donating there just because of that? Do you shop in vintage stores in NYC? Where do you think they get their stuff?

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Re:Chicago Yoga Studio: "Why I won't do a Groupon" by Alex3917 on Sunday August 28, 2011 @08:22PM (#2935386)

Actually, if I were to ever take up Yoga, it would be for its purported spiritual development benefits. IMHO if it's not opening up your chakras then either you're not getting the full benefits, or else it's bunk to begin with. (If I wanted exercise, I'd just hop on the rowing machine.)

But yes, I do avoid the salvation army because of their politics.

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