Magnolia Ayurveda

Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator

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Breaking Free from Male Teachers: My Spiritual Path is Not Theirs

For years, I followed the paths of male spiritual teachers, believing their wisdom was universal. Over time, I realized their truths were shaped by lives the world was designed for—lives that never asked them to reclaim what had been stolen. My path as a woman is not about dissolving into something greater. It’s about returning…

Magnolia Zuniga C.A.S.

March 21, 2025

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Unraveling the Myth of Ashtanga Yoga

Unraveling the Myth of Ashtanga Yoga I once believed Ashtanga yoga was an ancient tradition. It’s not. Pattabhi Jois created the system—and the same teachers who shaped modern vinyasa protected him while he abused students. Teaching Ashtanga normalizes rape culture. Here’s why I walked away.

Magnolia Zuniga C.A.S.

March 12, 2025

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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…

Magnolia Zuniga C.A.S.

January 27, 2024

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