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Is Yoga Political? The Historical Intersection of Yoga and Politics
Is Yoga Political? How Yoga and Politics Intersect Read more
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Sexual Abuse in Yoga Part 3 – Is Ashtanga a cult? Stumbling Forward by Embracing our Failures
As we reflect on how we, as a community, handled and mismanaged metoo it’s clear there’s still work to be done. While acknowledging our failures, it’s important to realize the real potential for growth and transformation. When we hold ourselves, and our teachers accountable, we can actively work towards a more just and equitable future. Read more
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Sexual Abuse in Yoga Part 2 – Sacred Stories of Ashtanga’s Open Secret
The following stories are ones I rarely shared because some were not my stories to share. I studied with PJ for a short time before his death. What I witnessed and experienced as secondary trauma has stayed with me. The way the Ashtanga community handled it, denied it, and gaslit everyone has also stayed with… Read more
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Sexual Abuse in Yoga Part 1 – “But he did so much good in the world”
Trigger Warning: The following post discusses sexual assault. The following is a personal narrative and reflection based on lived experience, shared in the interest of truth-telling an survivor solidarity “But he did so much good in the world!” This is the knee jerk response every time anyone tries to discuss sexual abuse in yoga. This… Read more
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The Potency of Ojas in Ayurveda & Yoga
How do we explain the unexplainable? One thing that Ayurvedic practitioners are constantly trying to build in their clients is Ojas. Ojas is a sanskrit word that does not directly translate to english. We describe it and why it’s importance but many of these subtle eastern concepts are difficult to understand. Ojas is the subtle… Read more
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Do you want to get better?
As an Ayurvedic Clinical Practitioner I’ve discovered a recurrent theme. I find myself asking clients “Do you want to get better?” This question often catches people by surprise. There’s the answer you’re supposed to say and then there’s the truth. Sometimes the answer is “Yes,” and sometimes there is a hesitation that lingers a little… Read more
Magnolia Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator
