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Action to Expression for #FreePalestine

In our Action to Expression Practice, participants learned about and took actions against the ongoing Palestinian genocide. Access these actions and click the link for various opportunities for education, engagement and reflection.

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Spring Yoga Event reflections

The Spring Settling Yoga Event in Santa Monica brought unexpected connections with a yoga student from Moldova, reminding the Tejal Yoga community of the power of meaningful exchange and deep personal reflection.

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Community Hour and Decolonized Pilates

Discover solidarity and celebrate Black History Month with Community Hour and Decolonized Pilates events led by inspiring Black yoga teachers, spreading love, peace, and equity in the wellness community.

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Did your schooling cover Indian Survival Day? No? In that case...

In "The Space in Between," Avita Bansee reflects on her unique identity as a Caribbean-American with a hybrid cultural background, challenging notions of authenticity and the policing of her pronunciation while navigating the space between different communities and cultures.

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