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Yoga Teachers Are the New MLM Recruiters: (And That’s the Problem No One Wants to Name)
Most yoga teachers don’t make a living teaching. But they’re encouraged to believe that if they just ‘stay dedicated’ or ‘keep showing up,’ their break will come. It’s not empowerment, it’s indoctrination in hustle culture, but with Sanskrit vibes.
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5 Ayurvedic Practices to Transform Your Emotional Wellness During Menopause
From an Ayurvedic perspective, menopause is a time when Vata dosha, which governs movement and change, can become aggravated. This aggravation can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, and a feeling of being ungrounded. Pitta dosha, which regulates heat and transformation, also flare up, leading to irritability, anger, and frustration. Understanding these doshic imbalances gives us a…
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Is Yoga Political? The Historical Intersection of Yoga and Politics
Is Yoga Political? How Yoga and Politics Intersect
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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.
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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…
Magnolia Ayurveda
Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist & Yoga Educator
