Yoga Therapy Me

On this day that we honor the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr., I see many platitudes and shares of his more positive quotes. So I’ve chosen one that isn’t quite so comfy. As a half latinx, half white woman who passes as white, I have white privilege. Therefore, it is my responsibility to call in both white and latinx people (and especially yoga teachers) to this charge: Do something. For far too long, I didn’t know what I didn’t know. I have always believed in equality..., but I knew nothing of equity. Over the last few years, I have been learning. This year, I had to DO more. I called and emailed more representatives than ever before. I protested. I texted for Georgia. It was daunting at first, especially coupled with feeling constantly anxious, but help is all around. Without community, I wouldn’t have had the accessible, simple resources to be more involved. Find your community, or reach out and I will help you find them! (h/t to @the.wellness.therapist @shantiwithin @jamiehansonyoga @itspaulwarren) Consider this a calling to take stand: to embody compassion, humility, and truth. This is yoga. (See slide 2) Finally, this is a MOVEMENT. So let’s get movin’!

Ooh! What a beautiful depiction of such an important conversation surrounding the human experience of trauma.

Enjoy a free month of classes!

Rather than a resolution, I like to choose a sankalpa or intention centered around one word for the year. I often turn this word into an affirmation. 3 years ago, I picked abundant. 2 years ago, instill. Last year, I wanted to thrive. Which, ha, yet... I feel I did given the circumstances. This year, I definitely needed something gentle, but intentional. I chose nourish. ... In 2021 I will NOURISH myself; my heart, my soul, my body, my relationships, my spaces, my work, all of it. Every area of my life shall receive the tender love and care which is so needed. What will you do?