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What Not To Do: A Line-By-Line Breakdown of the Ashtanga Community’s Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
About a year ago, hundreds of Ashtanga teachers signed and circulated a collective letter in response to sexual assault allegations against Taylor Hunt, an Ashtanga teacher in the lineage. I made a long form video about it on YouTube. You can watch it here. I’m returning to it now because nothing has changed. The letter…
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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.
Magnolia Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator
