January 2024 rundown: Solidarity & Clarity
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JANUARY AT TEJAL YOGA
In practice today, we shared what we hope to release as we begin this new calendar year. It was really insightful to hear what each of us is working on and how it fits into getting closer to our true selves, our true nature. What are you hoping to release?
We've got a ton of schedule updates this month:
NEW offerings:
Monthly Mantra & Chanting Wed, Jan 17 w. Melissa
FREE Yoga: Embodied Reflections Mon, Jan 22 w. Ria, Weekly Class resumes Feb 5
Monthly Seasonal Ayurveda Workshop Sat, Jan 27 w. Indie, Part 1: Mind - Tamas and Sattva in meditation
Fundraiser for Palestine Aid: BIPOC Centered Rest Wed, Jan 31 w. Tejal & Guest Teacher Ro Grace
FINAL month of BIPOC Centered Meditation Tuesdays with Indie
TEACHER COVERS:
Maisha covers Tuesday, Jan 9 for BIPOC Centered Meditation
Ria covers Wednesday, Jan 10, 17 for Slow Poses & Philosophy
Harpinder covers Tuesdays, Jan 9, 16, 23 for Pranayama & Breath Control
Guest teacher covers Fridays, Jan 12, 19 for Meditation on Philosophy
MUTUAL AID REQUEST
We've got a new member in need! So we need you! Learn more about our newest member and make a one time donation, or purchase a membership to sponsor their practice at Tejal Yoga!
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LEARN ABOUT OUR NEWEST MEMBER
"I grew up Salvadorean in Miami, pronouns are she/they, non-binary~ right now things are kind of difficult moving back in with my family.
Because of the costs of things we’ve had to move into a small apartment that would fit all of us, currently trying to save so we can all get a bigger space.
Also trying to save up for my own gender transition. Im not really sure what else to share, I love creating in any form and going outside too.
Im trying to connect with teachers and practices that recognize beyond the physical of yoga, especially experiences who acknowledge the history, influences, and different states in which it might exist and how that can shape a community.
I tried finding online teachers before but ones who understood the BIPOC/queer and/or foundations of yoga weren’t practicing anymore online. The ones I did find were helpful for beginners but in the end I always felt my journey not going where I wanted it to, since a lot of white Americans don’t really share many of the experiences im trying to channel in my own practice.
Even in studios around me, it just all felt like a brand/product instead of something else. I tried searching again recently online and found your practice. I’m trying to channel in the different truths that is my body and spirit, get to know the philosophies and foundations of yoga and attempt to share and apply a greater faith and love to my community and myself.
Your practice seemed very welcoming and understanding of all these experiences which motivated me to become a student. Im not sure what other goals I’ll have in time but for now I just want to be a humble learner under your studio and experience a teaching that blooms many more things in my own life and people. I hope this helps, I know its a bit vague."
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MEMBERSHIP LOVE
Tejal Yoga Members are overjoyed with their experience!
"That was really great and calming, it is the first time I’ve been in any kind of class where someone pronounced shanti correctly and it I didn’t realize how much of an affect that has on my practice."
💎 A FEW DECEMBER GEMS FROM ME 💎:
Held space for Wellness Sessions at the Funding Forward for LGBTQ issues summit
Offered an interview with the Empowered to Live Your Purpose Summit
Hosted a Beach Yoga Session for California Conference for Equality and Justice
Led a Dismantling Perfectionism workshop for the Heart and Bones YTT
Completed a script read through for the upcoming Indie Feature Film: Namaslay
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Check out this month's class themes:
IN JANUARY
We'll focus on Solidarity and Clarity through meditation, movement, rest, pranayama, sound, satsang, ayurveda, and mantra. Learn more about the themes for each class here.
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Take good care, as always I'd love to hear from you and see you soon!
Warmly,
Tejal
Tejal Yoga offers accessible movement and continuing education in a warm environment. Our knowledgeable South Asian instructors are committed to the authentic and spiritual practice of yoga. Learn more at tejalyoga.com
