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Yogis put their passion into green causes. By Jaimal Yogis While supporting her Ashtanga students' practice, Diana Christinson gently reminds them of their responsibility to support the planet. Each month, she recommends new environmental books to inspire them and asks new students to pledge to stop buying plastic water bottles. Her studio, Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Dana Point, California, participates in the 1% For The Planet program, donating 1 percent of its profits to environmental organizations. The studio also hosts two environmental fundraisers each year. "As yogis we know that it's often the small adjustments that make the biggest difference in our bodies," says Christinson. "We're trying to show that the same is true with the environment. Every little bit counts." Read the full article... TOWARD
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Read the full article... by Russell Comstock “Green Yoga or eco-yoga is a recent expression of yoga that draws upon the ancient nature-based roots of the tradition to emphasize awareness of our inherent interdependence with all of nature. Metta Earth Yoga does not differ significantly from classical yoga as far as the physical poses are concerned; the postures already have a deep association with nature.... Read the full article... by Russell Comstock Can the practice of Yoga postures help to cultivate ecological consciousness? Might Youga inspire and encourage us toward environmental activism? These are questions that come up for me often in my exploration of Yoga and ecology. Read the full article...
from Yoga Journal Can burying your friends in the sand be a form of Yoga? According to Russell Comstock, a yoga teacher and outdoor adventure educator, the answer is "absolutely." Take your yoga to the beach this summer and reconnect with nature Read the full article...
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