12/03/2021
✨ Namaste ✨
As yogis or just people who outwardly project and communicate a desire of self-aware, conscious and self-connected living, we have our work cut out for us. On the flip side, sometimes this can make it harder to clearly see onself and the impact we have on the world around us. The yoga scene is mostly run by thin, hyper-able, white skinned women whose love of attention and a platform, is so strong that it often overpowers the voices of people who don’t fit that mould, particularly bodies that are shaped, coloured, or functioning differently than the alo-clad average. Change is not only needed, but essential.
The onus is not on the BAME, LGBT, plus-size or differently abled teachers and practitioners to be louder and more inspiring. The duty is on white people to quiet down and share the stage, which has been long overdue. White supremacy has run horrifically deep enough through not only the history of society, but into our present day. It is now our responsibility as members of a beautifully multi ethnic community to start honestly and openly admitting our unfair advantages (intentionally or unknowingly taken), where we may have leveraged our privilege to get respect and authority that we don’t actually have justifiable claim to. (Echoing )
The time to start doing that work is now, my lovely yogi friends. It’s much more than just sharing tweets in your stories. Use your voice to raise awareness and take action. We have a responsibility to educate ourselves and stand in solidarity. Open discussion with friends and family, even if it may be uncomfortable, it’s incomparable to how black communities are feeling world wide, and have felt for the last 400 years. Donate to non-profit organisations and support the cause directly where you can. Do your own research, read black literature, watch documentaries and show up to peaceful protest, if you aren’t vulnerable. I’ve shared a link in my bio full of amazing resources!
Black Lives Matter 🖤
Spread peace & love 🙏🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿
