Belong (intransitive verb) 1 a : to be suitable, appropriate, or advantageous b : to be in a proper situation 2 a : to be attached or bound by birth, allegiance, or dependency 3 : to be an attribute, part, adjunct, or function of a person or thing Belonging. It’s an integral part of our wellbeing. Our sense of
Yoga to me is a safe place. I feel the most safe and feel the most freedom to be me when I am on the mat and practicing. Yoga allows me to think about myself and what I need and my body needs at the time.
Yoga presents challenges for kids in the best of situations. Attention spans are fleeting. Desire for stimuli and excitement is great. Disappointment at not getting things perfectly the first time prevails.
Virtual yoga via whatever video screen they had available made this summer day camp extra special.
All yoga teachers must be wary of ego as we step into daring to say we “teach” yoga. It’s a slippery boast to say we know this sacred practice of enlightenment and can help others navigate the path. For those of pale-skin European blood, saviorism is particularly insidious and to be called out in this
White yoga has a lot of work to do acknowledging appropriation and authoritarianism BEFORE trying to extend an olive branch to communities of color, especially in the temperature of today.
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