Wednesday
November 11, 2015
Autumn · 5 entries
“Sex Sells”
#tourof2nd
About three years ago, my dear friend @suenodevida_ecu me to do some nude modeling with her for an exhibit. This was done by Lamine http://LHARTEK.com in the renaissance style.
Kristen’s about 5’3, and I’m about 6’3. She’s full of fluidity and strength, and I thought we’d pair nicely together. I was intrigued at what the artist would create.
The exhibit went well. This #ustrasana is from that exhibit.
Don’t let the nudity fool you— I’m not selling sex, nor am I selling yoga: I’m selling art. I see very attractive people selling yoga products also.
When you see sexed up asana photos or fancy circus tricks, does it give you pause?
Ask yourself: what are they selling? Is it a branded practice of some kind designed to ensure that they make money from multilevel marketing?
Is it themselves? Do they need to sell themselves as a product to you?
Is it material? Do you like the cute shorts they’ve got for sale? (if so, buy them!) Is it their expertise?
Is it yoga? Are they using sex to sell yoga?
Yoga is not to be sold. Use sex to sell shorts, magazines, or (gasp) more sex. But don’t use sex to sell yoga, it doesn’t need it.
When do we begin to use use yoga to sell sex? Like fancy asana to sell celebrity?
When does it become pornography? The pimping out of yoga?
Is this healthy?
You are not a market nor a commodity!
That said, do support your local artist! And go make Art (digital self portraits!). Don’t create an environment of institutionalized prostitution amongst skilled laborers teaching mindfulness techniques, and be wary of their pimps.
Me, I’m selling magazines. And I believe in it's value. -- http://ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine
*5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01
##yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
#tourof2nd
About three years ago, my dear friend @suenodevida_ecu me to do some nude modeling with her for an exhibit. This was done by Lamine http://LHARTEK.com in the renaissance style.
Kristen’s about 5’3, and I’m about 6’3. She’s full of fluidity and strength, and I thought we’d pair nicely together. I was intrigued at what the artist would create.
The exhibit went well. This #ustrasana is from that exhibit.
Don’t let the nudity fool you— I’m not selling sex, nor am I selling yoga: I’m selling art. I see very attractive people selling yoga products also.
When you see sexed up asana photos or fancy circus tricks, does it give you pause?
Ask yourself: what are they selling? Is it a branded practice of some kind designed to ensure that they make money from multilevel marketing?
Is it themselves? Do they need to sell themselves as a product to you?
Is it material? Do you like the cute shorts they’ve got for sale? (if so, buy them!) Is it their expertise?
Is it yoga? Are they using sex to sell yoga?
Yoga is not to be sold. Use sex to sell shorts, magazines, or (gasp) more sex. But don’t use sex to sell yoga, it doesn’t need it.
When do we begin to use use yoga to sell sex? Like fancy asana to sell celebrity?
When does it become pornography? The pimping out of yoga?
Is this healthy?
You are not a market nor a commodity!
That said, do support your local artist! And go make Art (digital self portraits!). Don’t create an environment of institutionalized prostitution amongst skilled laborers teaching mindfulness techniques, and be wary of their pimps.
Me, I’m selling magazines. And I believe in it's value. -- http://ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine
*5% of all proceeds go to @eaglemountboz, a small charity making a BIG difference by providing outdoor adventures for kids with disabilities.
And visit @ashtangadispatch and @jrene01
##yogagivesback #makeadifference #yogachallenge #ashtangadispatch #yogainspiration #intermediateseries #practicedaily #ashtanga #kidsmatter
#yogadudes #ashtangay #menofyoga
In DC, barbers are required to have 1500 hours of training to receive licensing. Tuition runs 9k-15k. We need to talk about "yoga teacher trainings."
Well, now he's super soft and cuddly because he's had a bath. And he won't come near the bathroom.
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