Glamorous yogi faces criticism for shocking act on delicate, protected rock face in Zion National Park
A glamorous yoga teacher is being criticized for jumping a security fence and performing risky poses on a fragile rock in Zion National Park.
National park enthusiasts shared a video of the woman on the Instagram account of Tourons of National Parks, a page dedicated to documenting cases of “idiotic tourists.”
The woman stepped over the barrier that separated the walkway from the edge of the cliff to show off her yoga skills.
With nothing behind her to keep her from falling, the yogi performs a dancer pose, balancing on one leg and pulling the other behind her head.
After the woman completes her pose, she sits on the edge and lets her legs dangle over the rock.
A woman is being criticized for jumping a security fence in Zion National Park and performing a risky yoga pose
The woman stepped over the barrier that separated the walking path and the edge of the cliff
Critics have criticized the woman for endangering her own safety and ignoring Zion’s safety rules.
“She should be arrested and banned from posting in a national park! How dangerous and misleading. Rules are there for a reason. If someone falls, the lives of others are at risk to save them,” one person said.
“The level of ‘f**k around and find out’ is insane. I really hate people who just flat out ignore safety barriers and signs. If she fell to her death, it’s her own fault. But I don’t want a rescue team to be put in danger because of her stupidity,” said a second person.
A third person said: ‘I’m sick of these people who think the rules aren’t for them. They put others in danger when they need saving. Many of these idiots end up dead performing these stunts.’
“The park ranger should give that stupid woman a huge fine,” said another.
Zion National Park advises visitors to stay on trails, stay away from cliffs, and heed warnings.
“Your safety depends upon your own good judgment, adequate preparation, and constant vigilance. Your safety is your responsibility,” the national park said on its website.
‘Falls from cliffs on trails have resulted in deaths. Loose sand or pebbles on rocks are very slippery. Be careful of edges when using cameras or binoculars. Never throw or roll rocks. There may be hikers below you. Be aware of the hazards to keep yourself, others, and the park resources safe during your visit.’
Others criticized the woman for disrespecting nature and endangering herself and others just to make a video.
“This is not what yoga teaches us about honoring other cultures, their sacred places, and following rules that are designed for our safety,” one person said.
‘I think we’re so fed up with these egocentric attention seekers that it would be much nicer not to have them in a beautiful photo of nature. Please STOP with the selfie,’ said another.
“People who worship themselves like these idiots cannot be cured,” said a third person.
‘What a complete d**ba**! But it’s entirely motivated by social media and a need for clicks/likes/money, none of which are worth the cost of recovering a body,’ said a fourth.
