It takes approximately a decade of studying Iyengar-only yoga to become a fully-realized Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). Here, we explore accessibility issues surrounding the certification process, and possible barriers to entry for the practice from a lived perspective. I feel comfortable saying that two of B.K.S. Iyengar’s books: Light on Yoga and Light on … Read more
Recently, I received this flyer for donation-based community yoga: So I decided to check it out, and here’s the story so far… THE EUGENE YOGA COLLECTIVE The collective was founded by two local yogis named Fox and Lucy. Both are RYT-200H certified instructors through Yoga Alliance, having undergone their teacher training through Everyday People Yoga … Read more
If there’s one thing the city of Eugene can flaunt, that would be it’s local bike scene. The city (along with several others in the state of Oregon) and its residents are actively exploring more walkable and bikeable infrastructure. By enacting measures such as new bike lanes, marked & lighted street crossings, dedicated bike paths, … Read more
Our ‘365 day’ challenge started on August 17, 2023. Today is day 14 of 365. Here’s what we’ve experienced so far. I have started to branch away from YwA and move to more “intermediate” flows. I’ve found a new channel which has been kicking my butt. But in like, a good way. I think that’s … Read more
“Yes. Unequivocally. But not in the way you think there might. So do not be afraid.” This means a lot to me, you know. I think going down this path means losing a lot. Kind of corny, but yoga strikes me as one of those “only by losing everything will we be able to gain … Read more