With such a strong focus on #selfcare, yogis may be missing the point
entirely. Jessica Humphries explores how we can find a balance between
this new trend, and the traditional philosophies of Self-Less-ness in an
increasingly disconnected world.
PARADOX
THE
Self Care
66
august/september 2019MY DAD ALWAYS SAID that the truth
makes hypocrites of us all. And yogis
are no exception. I discover new layers
of paradox every day as I immerse
myself in this world. Insta-famous
yogis flaunting their bikini clad
Naturajasanas. So-called “gurus”
sleeping their way through Wanderlust.
Studios aggressively competing against
one another. Teachers nit picking each
other’s cueing and sequences.67
august/september 2019yogajournal.com.auMY DAD ALWAYS SAID that the truth
makes hypocrites of us all. And yogis
are no exception. I discover new layers
of paradox every day as I immerse
myself in this world. Insta-famous
yogis flaunting their bikini clad
Naturajasanas. So-called “gurus”
sleeping their way through Wanderlust.
Studios aggressively competing against
one another. Teachers nit picking each
other’s cueing and sequences.
67
august/september 2019yogajournal.com.au