Source http://www.sonima.com/yoga/yoga-articles/strike-a-balance/
Social media brings us together in ways we never thought possible. With a click, swipe, upload, comment, or exchange of emojis, we’re able to see what friends, colleagues, and even complete strangers are up to and feel inspired. As a yoga teacher based in San Francisco, I recognize it is also a great vehicle to reach a considerably larger audience. Still, my relationship to social media has been conflicted over the years.
While photos and videos of advanced āsanas garner the most comments and likes, social media hasn’t mastered the art of spotlighting the internal aspects of the practice. To a beginner, the practice may seem little more than strenuous exercise, but, over time, the benefits of daily discipline will integrate into the practitioner’s life. While the physical transformation may be most evident, the mental one is less apparent and, often, deeply personal and private. This is why there is such a fine line between sharing yogic achievements on social media.
Despite my reservations, I agreed to Sonima’s request this May to chronicle my time participating in Sharath Jois’ U.S. Tour, specifically his yoga workshop at Stanford University in California. This three-day, social media assignment was an intriguing challenge for me and an opportunity to work behind …
Source http://www.sonima.com/yoga/yoga-articles/strike-a-balance/
Social media brings us together in ways we never thought possible. With a click, swipe, upload, comment, or exchange of emojis, we’re able to see what friends, colleagues, and even complete strangers are up to and feel inspired. As a yoga teacher based in San Francisco, I recognize it is also a great vehicle to reach a considerably larger audience. Still, my relationship to social media has been conflicted over the years.
While photos and videos of advanced āsanas garner the most comments and likes, social media hasn’t mastered the art of spotlighting the internal aspects of the practice. To a beginner, the practice may seem little more than strenuous exercise, but, over time, the benefits of daily discipline will integrate into the practitioner’s life. While the physical transformation may be most evident, the mental one is less apparent and, often, deeply personal and private. This is why there is such a fine line between sharing yogic achievements on social media.
Despite my reservations, I agreed to Sonima’s request this May to chronicle my time participating in Sharath Jois’ U.S. Tour, specifically his yoga workshop at Stanford University in California. This three-day, social media assignment was an intriguing challenge for me and an opportunity to work behind …
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