Dear Friends, As the weeks of our studio hiatus turn into months, you’ve been on my mind more than ever. I should not be surprised that a time of necessary separation has also revealed the extent to which we must work and grow together to build a world that is worthy of our hopes and dreams,…
Right Action or Performative Propaganda? I recently attended a disastrous yoga workshop about action and collective change. I’m pretty wary of the mainstream yoga world, but even I was shocked at the disconnect between the message and the methods. I’m not sure how or why this celebrity-status teacher thought that perpetuating dynamics of oppression and…
Context, Conversation, and Consent- A Perspective on Touch and Teaching I love that teachers and studios are beginning to acknowledge the importance of consent. Consent cards are a great first step, and far superior to touching without asking, but I hope the yoga world will take the conversation quite a bit farther. With much respect…