I went to see the yoga movie Enlighten Up! last week in downtown Manhattan. Recommended for anyone with a remote interest in yoga and especially if you want a quick snapshot as to how yoga is presenting itself in the USA today. Shot documentary style, it's upbeat and funny and well worth the money and time. The movie follows "Nick", a beginner yogi on his journey who sets out to "understand" yoga in its entirety. In particular, he is trying to make the link between yoga postures and yoga's claim to be a path to enlightenment. He is a journalist and wants hard evidence and has six months to get it! Starting in NYC, he fast becomes disillusioned with contorting yogis and then travels to LA where he gets even more confused! And then on to India only to find more and more variety and mixed messages. Eventually, Nick starts to emotionally unravel and the shedding of tears jerks him to realize that just maybe there is more...Finally, he meets a guru in India whose message is clear and simple - just be yourself and be relaxed! The depth of the gurus message stuns Nick into realizing that simplicity is key and that it's futile to put arbitrary time frame (six months in his case) on awakening. Still confused, though he does now realize that there is a lot more to yoga than meets the western eye! Right now the movie is only showing in the USA but for some clips and trailer, follow the link below. Enjoy! Neo
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