Though the roots of yoga are in India (and there is significant evidence of yogic practice in Ancient Egypt and Eastern Africa as well, suggesting an ancient common root), yoga in the West still does not reflect yoga's origins, nor the diversity of the general population. I believe that by training more people of color as yoga teachers, the empowering, healing practices of yoga will spread farther, wider, and more evenly, as it was meant to. In addition, this program will be one of the first of its kind to specifically address the negative effects of racism and oppression on the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of communities of color through the wisdom of yoga. I know from my own personal healing journey that yoga provides invaluable knowledge, understanding, and tools for self integration and healing from the psychic/spiritual wounds caused by racism. It is well documented that people of color live with far greater levels of chronic stress that have direct consequences on physical and mental health of individuals and communities. On a very basic level, yoga is one of the greatest stress management tools around. The benefit of yoga to individuals and communities that bear the chronic stress of oppression will be significant. Satya Yoga Immersion and YTT will offer.a safe space for people to begin to address and heal their own personal wounds caused by the oppression of racism, and to empower themselves to become spiritual warriors and co-creators of a healed and whole Earth Mother. In addition to honoring Yoga's traditional Indian roots, I will also offer a unique exploration of multicultural healing and wisdom traditions, weaving together knowledge from all corners of Mother Earth. We will draw inspiration from the works of powerful activists and teachers of color. I believe in the transformative power of yoga to cure our world from the disease of racism. Yoga heals. The objective of Satya Yoga Immersion for People of Color is to provide an educational and empowering experience that brings students of color to a deeper understanding of yoga and of themselves in a nurturing, joyful, and safe environment. Yoga is a lifelong journey of self study and self improvement. Side effects include stress reduction, improved health, and inner peace. Are you ready to begin your journey?
