A montage of John Friend teaching and talking at the Anusara Grand Gathering in Estes Park, CO. The gathering was documented and is available on DVD at http://www.yogajournal.com/shop/
Chubby? He is full bodied and strong as an ox, and super flexible. His own practice is incredible. Start there, and then everything else falls into place. We are all performing in the play of life, and it can also be authentic. it is the watching where the magic is.
hmmm... I didn't think I was going to like John Friend based on things I've read, but I did like him and his ability to bring joy to the poses. Yep, he's a little chubby, but so what - yoga is not about judgment, it's actually about non-judgment. And have you seen the photos of the yoga masters from India, they're all a little chubby in the belly.
This is ridiculous. These are young women; this no more than a workout; his language is silly (melty???). He is overweight and not much more than a performer.
It doesn't get better than John Friend, 800 yogis in Estes Park, and the beautiful and graceful Tanya Beilke on stage demonstrating the asanas! I was one of the lucky 800 yogis able to be present for this historical event and it is something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you John, Tanya, and Yoga Journal for putting this event together. When is the next one? :) Buy the DVD! You won't regret it!
He was a true master - when he let everyone learn to be very pleasant.
amy580926 1 month ago
I had the pleasure of taking classes with Tanya in Los Angeles. She helped me transformed my practice.
MCreativeMedia 1 month ago
@RevaWard Whats even more ridiculous is your strong opinions about something you obviously know nothing about.
arrogantB13 2 months ago
Chubby? He is full bodied and strong as an ox, and super flexible. His own practice is incredible. Start there, and then everything else falls into place. We are all performing in the play of life, and it can also be authentic. it is the watching where the magic is.
bolloyoga 4 months ago
too much harping on the asana is just boring.
ErinnE3 11 months ago
hmmm... I didn't think I was going to like John Friend based on things I've read, but I did like him and his ability to bring joy to the poses. Yep, he's a little chubby, but so what - yoga is not about judgment, it's actually about non-judgment. And have you seen the photos of the yoga masters from India, they're all a little chubby in the belly.
VickyTexas 1 year ago
This is ridiculous. These are young women; this no more than a workout; his language is silly (melty???). He is overweight and not much more than a performer.
RevaWard 1 year ago
Inspiring stuff. I like what he said about radiating in each posture.
j1g2w3 1 year ago
to each his own
elliotsilver 2 years ago
It doesn't get better than John Friend, 800 yogis in Estes Park, and the beautiful and graceful Tanya Beilke on stage demonstrating the asanas! I was one of the lucky 800 yogis able to be present for this historical event and it is something I will remember for the rest of my life. Thank you John, Tanya, and Yoga Journal for putting this event together. When is the next one? :) Buy the DVD! You won't regret it!
sistasue71 2 years ago