Don’t Blame Yoga, Blame America

Don’t Blame Yoga, Blame America

By Aishatu Yusuf, E-RYT, Inclusion Teacher Trainer The word yoga itself derives from the root word, “yuj” which in Sanskrit, means to unite or come together. Originating over 5,000 years ago in northern India, with roots in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, the modern...
Tips for Teaching Trauma-Informed Yoga

Tips for Teaching Trauma-Informed Yoga

BY EMMA STERN, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL & ERYT “Trauma informed care is about empowering, not taking power away! I think the voices coming from the yoga community can be a real beacon of support in the face of COVID-19, but they also do have power, and with that...