Ashtanga Yoga Project

What is truly sad is that some people, who make these types of posts, actually believe that everyone’s body has the ability to move like theirs and are absolutely clueless. Why? Because yogaland is self selecting. Those who don’t fit, are quickly weeded out and don’t come back. Which leaves classes that are full of hyper mobile outliers that get normalized as being well “normal”.

This is not about making hyper mobile people feel bad. I myself sit at the very top of the hyper mobility spectrum and spent many years thinking and teaching that if folks just worked hard enough, they could be like me(feel free to scroll back to my older posts). This was a lie that I picked up from many well intentioned teachers.

My teachings and the teachings of so many folks in yogaland were harmful and I acknowledge that.

Part of making amends is repairing the damage and changing your ways.

Tomorrow, I will be doing a workshop with about how to make amends and begin to truly create practices that are inviting and accessible for you and or your students. Link in the bio.

In Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga, the teacher works with each student individually and helps them achieve their individual goals. It is a great way to get started with yoga or to go deeper in your current practice. Don’t miss this chance to study with 2 senior teachers in the North Charlotte area. Sign up ends next Wednesday. Link in bio.

Yes, you may see a few exceptions sprinkled in but for the most part, what do you see without scrolling down? What is “above the fold”? Honestly, this carousel could go on and on. There are so many more populations that are missing. Comment below with who else is missing and uplift accounts that address these populations so folks can follow and learn about their work.

My workshop this weekend is about getting honest about who is missing and why. It is about bravely looking at how you may be perpetuating exclusivity. If you truly feel that yoga is for everyone, what are you doing to live this principal and make folks feel welcome?

Workshop link in the bio.

This Wednesday is the last day to sign up. This workshop is perfect for those looking to start a new practice or jump back into and old one. Link in bio.

In the month of November,I am excited to offer two opportunities to learn about Ashtanga Yoga with me. You can learn in person with me and Santos in Charlotte and also join me for the   . Both are for all levels and bodies and many variations will be offered.

Bonus: This challenge will also include LIVE interactive classes! 🙌 Ready to learn, move, and have fun with Ashtanga?

How to participate in the challenge

✨Sign up for the challenge at the link in bio or at Omstars.com. Each day you’ll have a new class of the day to explore.

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✨Tag 3 friends who will love this challenge below

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✨Post a photo each day of the 14 days of yourself doing the pose of the day

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For more on Mysore with me and Alexandra, check out my link in bio.

Stay tuned for my course on book 2 of the Yoga Sutras. Folks who subscribe to my newsletter receive a 30% discount and first access. Links in my bio.

Can you believe that September is almost over? Today’s pose for the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with and is Supta Padangusthasana or Reclined Hand to Big Toe Pose.

Are you a BIPOC person Interested in learning more poses like this or teaching? Check the link in my bio for info on the BIPOC YTT.

Today’s pose for the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with and is Svasana. A bolster under the knees can be helpful for folks who have sacrum or lower back pain.

Live in Charlotte? Join me and for a workshop designed to help you build a personal practice called “Fall in Love with Yoga”. Link in the bio.

I say this in my head whenever I check my comments and DM’s 😂. I choose joy. I choose love. I choose me.

Today’s pose for the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with and is Wide Leg Straddle. I took this picture at our Community BIPOC Yoga class. Tonight, a beautiful soul cried tears of joy because they had been on a search for a yoga home and they didn’t feel comfortable anywhere and they finally felt at home. That is why we do this.

Join us Thursday at 6PM, Tues at 7:30PM. Link in the bio.



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Spiritual Bypassing.