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Countering Racism & Oppression in Holistic Healing
By Toi Scott It’s true, folks. No matter how radical we may think that holistic healing work is, it’s not revolutionary if we continue to oppress others (especially those we are providing healing work...
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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
“I was taught to see racism only in individual acts of meanness, not in invisible systems conferring dominance on my group” By Peggy McIntosh Through work to bring materials from women’s studies into...
View ArticleWhy Race Still Matters: Imani Perry
In this excerpt from an interview for the upcoming film, “White Like Me”, Princeton Professor Imani Perry answers the question, “What do you say to people who claim race no longer matters?” The post...
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Yoga Studios: Everyone’s Welcome?
By Andi MacDonald The Western yoga world is an unsafe and unwelcoming place for many people. The first time I walked into a yoga studio I was terrified. I had just had three panic attacks in two days...
View ArticleWhere Are You From?
A must see video about the annoying and often racist question “Where are you from?” The post Where Are You From? appeared first on Decolonizing Yoga.
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“Meet Us at Our Table:” The Problems with the White Savior Complex
By Toi Scott We’ve all heard of the table that’s sitting and waiting for us people of color to join. It’s had place mats and a glass of water, and maybe even a (culturally irrelevant) salad and...
View Article6 Rules for Allies
Dr. Omi Osun Joni L. Jones gives 6 rules for allies (cross race/gender/sexuality/nationality/religion etc) in her keynote speech given 2/19/10 at a luncheon sponsored by Abriendo Brecha Vll Conference...
View ArticleWhy “Diversity” Isn’t Enough
Rinku Sen discusses the difference between equity and diversity and the problems that arise from doing “diversity” work. The post Why “Diversity” Isn’t Enough appeared first on Decolonizing Yoga.
View ArticleYoga and Diversity: People of Color
This fourth and final installment of the “Yoga and Diversity” series explores people of color in the Western yoga community. The post Yoga and Diversity: People of Color appeared first on Decolonizing...
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A White Yogis 9-Step Guide Towards Action for Racial Justice in Ferguson and...
by Jardana Peacock Calling all aspiring yogis and yoginis, yoga activists and healer types. Have you been watching what is going on in Ferguson? Now is the time to put our bodies in mindful action...
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