Yoga On & Off the Mat
Brooke Hewes
This column explores the vast, dynamic practice of Yoga, including Hatha, Pranayama, and among many others, Karma Yoga. Whether or not a sticky mat is even involved, yoga’s spiritual, emotional and physical applications and influences are many. I invite you to reach, stretch your mind and share your thoughts.
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Yoga, On and Off the Matt explores the dynamic practice of yoga as a salient form of ancient Hindu mysticism; as a spiritual journey; as a way of being with body, breath and mind; and, simply, as mindfulness. As the physical practice of yoga becomes increasingly ubiquitous in our society, it is both interesting and important to consider its roots and implications as much more than a mat-bound practice. Yoga is ancient; in the West, however, yoga is decidedly modern. And just as yoga blends old with new, it possesses the power and dynamism to affect all aspects of our life. Through a blend of personal essay, interviews, and reporting, I hope to stimulate conversation and broaden mainstream perceptions of yoga. These articles are meant to generate discussion, and not assert truth. Yoga is active, as a practice and idea, and the more sharing of thoughts and experiences, the better.
About Brooke Hewes:
It took Brooke Hewes years of bopping between Connecticut, Vermont and California before realizing that Missoula and the surrounding mountains of Montana are home. She and her husband live in the Rattlesnake with their two cats and one pup (a.k.a. constant companions and sources of amusement). Brooke loves to hike, sip wine with her lady friends and practice yoga.
