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Pride Proud: Celebrations emerge in some cities, replacing those that fizzled in others

Pride Proud: Celebrations emerge in some cities, replacing those that fizzled in others

by Emily Thurlow | Jul 12, 2022 | Articles, Featured

When Taurean Bethea came out as a gay man at 33 years old, he never pictured himself waving a flag or marching in a parade about it. “It wasn’t something I felt was needed. Like, why do I need to announce my orientation? It just didn’t make sense to me,” he said. But...
Third Eye Roaming: So Over THE Yoga Body

Third Eye Roaming: So Over THE Yoga Body

by Amanda Drane | Sep 5, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Third Eye Roaming

Google yoga images and you’ll find a sea of thin, white women who look as if the road rises to greet them. Their bodies are ideologically perfect. Their yoga attire and accessories are meticulous. They are serene and smiling. Gee — if they’re so perfect, then do they...
Third Eye Roaming: Weed and Yoga

Third Eye Roaming: Weed and Yoga

by Amanda Drane | Jul 31, 2017 | Articles, Third Eye Roaming, Wellness

Yoga may free you from your suffering, but sometimes you’re suffering too much to do yoga. That’s where the marijuana comes in. Knee aching too much for warrior pose? There’s a THC-infused lotion that works well. Stress of the day weighing you down too much for yogic...
Third Eye Roaming: Passing Gas In Yoga Class

Third Eye Roaming: Passing Gas In Yoga Class

by Amanda Drane | Jul 3, 2017 | Articles, Third Eye Roaming, Wellness

Ah, farts. Can’t live with ’em and can’t live without passing ’em. When I started this column nearly two years ago, I knew that at some point I would have to broach the issue of passing gas in yoga class. It’s an endless point of fascination for folks who don’t do...
Easthampton ‘Acroyoga’: A Fun, Interactive Path To Inner Peace

Easthampton ‘Acroyoga’: A Fun, Interactive Path To Inner Peace

by Amanda Drane | May 30, 2017 | Articles, Columns, Third Eye Roaming, Wellness

My shoulders and arms stretched backward like wings, I couldn’t help feeling like Rose from Titanic, and a grin spread across my face as I said: “I’m flying!” On a recent Friday I gave acroyoga a shot and it was the most fun I’ve had in while. Live music played beside...
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