When trauma informs identity. In the yoga world, there is an increasing awareness of cultural appropriation, as race discussions in America have expanded from a mostly black and white issue to include brown and all shades in between. Read more…
Are You Traveling to India for the Right Reasons? A scholar of critical race theory and a yoga teacher explore the problematic ways Westerners describe their travels to India. Read more...
What It's Like Being an Indian-American Yoga Teacher. From being called “exotic” to hearing fellow teachers mock Sanskrit, a yoga teacher explores the hurtful things she’s experienced in the studio. Read more...
Five Practical Reasons to Practice Yoga During Pregnancy. Before I was pregnant, I had grand illusions of what my practice would look like once I was. I envisioned taking lots of prenatal classes and having the opportunity to be around other pregnant women. Read more...
Finding your voice as a yoga teacher takes some time and patience. Finding out who you are as a teacher after studying with many beloved teachers takes some experimentation and fine tuning. First, keep practicing -- always. Read more...
One of the benefits of a consistent yoga practice is an increased sense of confidence that emerges from within, brings a sense of ease, and makes you feel grounded and complete. There three meditations can help build confidence and foster a feeling of being deeply rooted. Read more...