Here we are in our second week of the year and it’s off to a scandalous start. The NY Times article ruffled more than a few feathers in the yoga community and I know we are all waiting to see if the author has anything to say in response to our outcry.

But much more happened this week than just that article. On YIOM this week –

Four ladies that had a mini blogging hiatus decided to say their hellos once more!

The Vogue Yogini came back to share with us her work with the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run

Emily changed her blog up and bit and caught us up on her life

Heather is sponsoring a YJ conference give away

And go send PHD in Yoga some extra yogi loving. Sounds like she needs some support!

Kelly from Yoga Flavored Life wrote about Yoga Warrior, a yoga practice for soldiers, what to do when dark feelings come upon you, and how to find peace on and off the mat.

Yoga Betty shared an awesome tree salutation video and insight into a workshop she recently took with Shiva Rea

Over at Yoga and Soul you can catch some yogAttitude cards

Yoga Geek gave us a tour of her five senses

Crystal resolved NOT to give up on her dreams

Jennifer referred us to her elephant journal post about 10 Reasons To Go Vegan That Have Nothing To Do With Sex

From the Ups and Downs of a Yoga Mom, learn about some cool finds in the interwebs, how she felt with her meditation practice and her views on The Real Housewives

Tree of Yoga got a cool new layout you should check out plus a blog post about our should

Zoie from TouchstoneZ shared a post about refusing to be negative

Go to Sheri’s blog to learn about what true strength means to her

YogaDawg always has a few (or millions) of funny yoga related things to share. I wonder how he finds all this stuff! His site is definitely one not to miss

Flissy blogged about Svadyaya (self practice) and her bellydancing practice as well as her review of The Four Desires by Rod Stryker

Kendall has been keeping a secret that she finally shared with us, her small dedication to loving her yoga studies, and the importance of modifications.

Meet Charlie, the cutest pup ever at Creative Fling

Elizabeth discussed her lack and desire of knowledge (I’m a junkie too Liz!)

Thais shared her musings over tea and addressed the NY Times Article with her view point of a yoga teacher’s humility

View some lovely, gyraceful, simple but beautiful pics over at Graceful Simplicity

Over at Flowtation Devices, catch Jennifer as she goes on a youtube craze, and why she didn’t dismantle her Christmas tree.

Be ready to get your breath taken away from these all too real pictures of yoga on Linda’s blog

Bee shared her yoga retreat in Turkey (I wish I could go!!) and the importance of creating time for yourself

The Humble Yogini blogged about her pilates experience

Over at 24 Things, we went through a roller coaster of confused closet identity

Bram, articulate as ever, shared a beautiful little post with a line that touched my heart “My being is literally alive with the vibration of all that is, and that vibration is stronger than ever. This is union. This is home. This is Om”.

Let’s welcome two new members of YIOM – Sharon from MamasteNJ and G from The Blissful Yogi

~ Teeg