Why It’s Time to Rethink “Trauma Informed” Yoga. Read more…

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...