The Yoga & Social Justice Blog
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Ram Navami: How Yoga's Politicization Shapes Festivities in South Asia
Examine the intersection of Ram Navami celebrations and the politicization of yoga in South Asia, where religious festivities become entangled with nationalist agendas, impacting the region's sociopolitical landscape.
Tejal Yoga turns 4! Thanks to you!
Join us in celebrating four years of Tejal Yoga's virtual practice, focused on justice, decolonization, and community. Explore our commitment to inclusive teaching and community support. Thank you for being part of our empowering journey!
Body-Positive Yoga for a reason
Aisha's Body-Positive Flow class challenges mainstream yoga norms, prioritizing inclusivity, joyfulness, and the removal of diet culture from wellness spaces.
January 2024 rundown: Solidarity & Clarity
Tejal Yoga's January update features practice themes, new offerings, teacher covers, mutual aid requests, and member testimonials.
The New in the New Year.
Tejal Yoga reflects on gratitude, 2023 highlights, and introduces new offerings for the upcoming year.
KQED: How the Yoga Industry Is Decentering Whiteness
The KQED article discusses the efforts being made in the yoga industry to decenter whiteness, highlighting Tejal Patel's reflections on the harmful and exclusionary dynamics of white-washing and racialization within the space.
So You Want to Chant Om & Namaste workshop
Using Om and Namaste with respect is education that never stops, it's as eternal as the mantras themselves. We're here to help you on the learning journey. April 23, 2021