00:14:05 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Stay safe ❤️ 00:14:24 Harmony (she/her): Reacted to "Stay safe ❤️" with ❤️ 00:14:44 Morty Lovebug: Hi Everyone 00:15:11 Juliana Meirelles: Hi, welcome! 00:15:17 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Stay safe ❤️" with ❤️ 00:17:09 Constina: Hi All Constina here. Good to see everyone. 00:17:54 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Hi All Constina here..." with ❤️ 00:17:57 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Hi Everyone " with ❤️ 00:20:56 Beth Nelson: Yes! it very much resonates 00:22:09 Juliana Meirelles: https://www.susannabarkataki.com/book 00:24:17 Avery Lavoie: Feeling this deeply. I was in a job (I recently left) where I thought i could/might be able to make institutional and systems change but my body was in a constant state of overwhelm and something in me felt out of alignment. I absolutely felt that rush/urgency to "see" change and body couldn't keep up. 00:24:25 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Pausing instead of rushing to fix ... Especially since changing the bathrooms is going to require a contractor, and nothing really helps my family feel more welcome than gender neutral / all gender bathrooms. 00:25:11 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Replying to "Feeling this deeply...." Did we just both have and leave the same job? 🤣 00:25:27 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Feeling this deeply...." with ❤️ 00:25:32 Avery Lavoie: Reacted to "Did we just both h..." with ❤️ 00:25:35 Avery Lavoie: Reacted to "Pausing instead of..." with ❤️ 00:25:40 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Pausing instead of r..." with ❤️ 00:26:48 Jayce (she/her): Reacted to "Feeling this deeply...." with ❤️ 00:27:24 Megan Marie (She/Her): I love what you said having community to help reflect things back to you around ease and fire. 00:27:35 Bobbie Jaramillo (she, her): Reacted to "I love what you said…" with 💜 00:28:23 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Reminded me of that portion of the Asteya meditation: May I consume in ways that allow for others to also have what they need. May I stand against oppressive systems that exploit, and create more justice and equity for all. May I be mindful in life and reduce attachment to a limited sense of self, ego or sense impressions and merge with my highest self, the divine and oneness 00:28:43 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "Reminded me of that ..." with ❤️ 00:28:46 Juliana Meirelles: Reacted to "I love what you said..." with 💜 00:29:01 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Reacted to "Reminded me of that ..." with ❤️ 00:29:03 Constina: Reacted to "Reminded me of that ..." with ❤️ 00:29:17 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Reacted to "I love what you said..." with ❤️ 00:29:38 Beth Nelson: Reacted to "Reminded me of that ..." with ❤️ 00:29:47 Melissa Lepkowski: Reacted to "Reminded me of that ..." with ❤️ 00:34:16 Bobbie Jaramillo (she, her): Yes, been excluded due to the color of my skin and abundant body. 00:34:16 Jessie Ballard: The prices of class are expensive 00:34:21 Laura (they/she): larger bodies 00:34:27 Robin Lehman: Cost and class times 00:34:30 Beth Nelson: I have felt others not be welcomed in a yoga space because of their size, race, economic status 00:34:33 Avery Lavoie: Deaf or blind Neurodivergent 00:34:37 Jessie Ballard: At one of the gyms I teach at, the class is upstairs :/ 00:34:44 Leaf🌱 (they/them): Focusing on fitness 00:34:44 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Marital status 00:34:46 Aine she/they: Neighborhood accessibility 00:34:48 Johanna Mölk: pressure to perform 00:34:58 Constina: all of the above 00:34:58 Bobbie Jaramillo (she, her): $$$ industry 00:35:09 Megan Marie (She/Her): Positive vibes only spaces 00:35:21 Bobbie Jaramillo (she, her): Reacted to "Positive vibes only …" with 💜 00:35:21 Elizabeth McMillian : It becomes inaccessible to others and to me when yoga spaces/teachers say “all bodies are welcome” but they are not equipped education and experience wise to actually make space for them 00:35:27 Aine she/they: Leadership that is not in alignment with yogic pronciples 00:35:29 Anna: Not trauma informed - e.g. hands placed on students without consent 00:35:31 Sara A (she/ her/ hers): Living with chronic illness and medical disability, it can be tough to feel like I fit 00:35:33 Jessie Ballard: “Yogalates” class- a yoga class mixed with Pilates with fitness as the focus 00:36:08 Aine she/they: Reacted to "It becomes inaccessi..." with 👍 00:36:17 Aine she/they: Reacted to "Living with chronic ..." with ❤️ 00:36:19 Megan Marie (She/Her): 2-3% 00:36:22 Constina: Performative instead of substantive 00:36:26 Laura (they/she): 90% white ones in SF I reckon 00:36:45 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: I’ve yet to take or seek a yoga class here in Maryland (Land of the Piscataway nation) However, more BIPOC offerings than most when I looked online or speak to people) 00:36:52 Bonnie Walker (she/they): In Hood River Oregon (on the unceeded lands of the Dog Rivers) ... it's really low ... maybe 1% or "guest teachers" only. 00:37:12 Chelsea McGlothan: The studio I teach at, I am the only person of color that teaches. All of the studios are white owned and there may be one teacher of color at a couple studios. But mainly all white teachers. 00:37:29 Robin Lehman: PNW is very white, so 100% white and able bodied appearing around me 00:37:38 Constina: Replying to "I’ve yet to take or ..." I am often in Maryland and I find it hard to find a yoga studio that is BIPOC owned 00:38:25 Aine she/they: Boston area (unceded land of the Massachusetts) trainings are white run, studios are almost all white as well 00:39:39 Glenda Mackie: Selfless Service 00:39:49 Avery Lavoie: self-empowerment 00:40:01 Beth Nelson: community connection 00:40:07 Megan Marie (She/Her): Reacted to "Selfless Service" with 👍 00:40:12 Laura (they/she): There are a few wellness centers owned by non-white people: https://vacayou.com/magazine/black-owned-wellness-retreats/ 00:43:14 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: What’s sad is that folks create privilege layers even among BIPOC folks 😢 how dark, hair texture, nose etc. 00:44:57 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: White supremacy is a construct, and sometimes folks perpetuate to feel better about selves 00:45:44 Laura (they/she): This makes me think of how Israel uses the history of oppression of Jewish people to oppress Palestine. 00:46:15 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Replying to "This makes me think ..." Yes 😢 00:46:36 Susanna Barkataki (she/her): Replying to "This makes me think ..." Yes and also holding the truth and harm of continued anti=semitism at the same time 00:47:34 Laura (they/she): Replying to "This makes me think ..." Yes! 00:50:25 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: When folks want you to represent an entire race or group. 😢 Educate them to make them feel better vs them learning and practicing their own svadhyaya 00:51:46 Jessie Ballard: Sip and stretch classes; vinyasa and vino, beer and clocks 00:51:49 Glenda Mackie: Om t shirts 00:52:09 Megan Marie (She/Her): Fitness based yoga 00:52:10 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Replying to "Sip and stretch clas..." Is there anything to do besides just not participate? 00:52:13 Jessie Ballard: Blocks 00:52:19 Jessie Ballard: Lol 00:52:24 Jamie (she/her) @tharavadayoga: "Nama-stay in bed" 00:52:36 Elizabeth McMillian : Cultural appropriation shows up A LOT in the fashion industry including selling BIPOC or pride brands for a few weeks then dumping it. Also almost every yoga clothing brand 00:52:49 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Desire to be a true yoga advocate, I wonder, when is it OK to “correct” folks about their yoga expressions or practice, e.g., “namaste” as goodbye (when my new BIPOC massage teacher lovingly said namaste as I was leaving our massage session) 00:52:54 Constina: Ive seen appropriation in studios with focusing on looking like yoga 00:53:01 Jessie Ballard: Gods/Goddesses in the bathroom 00:53:28 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Plus the Rolex. 00:53:31 Laura (they/she): Madonna 00:53:38 Constina: Reacted to "Madonna" with 😂 00:54:14 Bonnie Walker (she/they): I ran into this with Bhramacharya recently. 00:55:42 Anna: Abusing seva for free labor - so appropriating the practice for personal gain 00:56:23 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: I had to hold my tongue when my (new BIPOC) massage teacher commented “my friend practices yoga that focuses on the breath” I wanted to scream, “is there another kind, without breath?” YIKES!!! 😭 00:57:06 Glenda Mackie: Multiple “medically based” meditation trainings that NEVER give credit to yoga. under the guise of making it “accessible” to more people. 00:57:09 Constina: All I can think about Russell Brand as we go through these slides. {Silently sips tea.} 00:58:04 Elizabeth McMillian : Replying to "Multiple “medically …" I’m in a clinical program and I have yet to see studies that use yoga sources as part of their source list 00:58:13 Elizabeth McMillian : Reacted to "Multiple “medically …" with ❤️ 00:58:29 Glenda Mackie: Replying to "Multiple “medically ..." YIKES!! 00:58:30 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Reacted to "All I can think abou..." with 😂 00:59:40 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Reacted to "Multiple “medically ..." with 😢 01:03:41 Rebecca R (she/her) Dakhóta land: ...as if Sanskrit is that much harder than Greek 01:04:08 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Replying to "...as if Sanskrit is..." or as if English isn't rooted in Sanskrit! 01:05:20 Glenda Mackie: Great question! 01:05:43 Jayce (she/her): I think about this a lot too. Thanks for the question and discussion 01:05:48 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Reacted to "Great question!" with 👍 01:07:01 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: When there’s trust ❤️ 01:07:14 Morty Lovebug: I think it's about intent. If your intent is to educate, from a sincere place, then u shouldn't feel like a know it all. 01:07:14 Constina: Reacted to "When there’s trust ❤..." with 👍🏽 01:07:23 Glenda Mackie: I like to ask a question first 01:07:56 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Thank you. 01:08:05 Susanna Barkataki (she/her): Curious! Explore 01:08:44 Christie: As a white yoga teacher, I feel that if I try to educate them (especially if it's a BIPOC person), that they won't want to listen to me because I am white and they will think I don't know what I'm talking about. 01:09:27 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Ok, I am usually a lot more direct so getting used to ... "What does Vinyasa and Vino mean to you?" 01:09:38 Susanna Barkataki (she/her): Go direct Bonnie!!! 01:09:45 Susanna Barkataki (she/her): That is great too 01:09:55 Susanna Barkataki (she/her): I think what works for you is the best way to go 01:10:12 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Replying to "I think what works f..." Thanks! 01:12:24 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Blonde braids & cornrows when on vacation LOL but not funny (it was huge in my generation, remember Bo Derek) 01:13:51 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Moving with love and question, I like that many people think they’re honoring when they are appropriating. Discerning the difference and sharing with love and trust helps Thanks you and Constina for that reminder 01:14:47 Bonnie Walker (she/they): Thank you so much for this time & energy. I unfortunately need to leave. I will see you next time. <3 01:14:55 Juliana Meirelles: Q and A form: https://forms.gle/tpGYeRA5PqNY3Hkj7 01:15:15 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Enjoy your time at Kripalu. Be the gift and stay safe ❤️ 01:15:44 Aine she/they: I am so grateful to you Susanna - and to everyone here. Your teaching is so helpful. This community ❤️ 01:15:47 Bobbie Jaramillo (she, her): Thank you all 💜 01:15:48 Constina: I host a donation based community class 01:15:55 Karen McMillan | YINpreneur: Thank you to the sangha ❤️ 01:15:55 Rebecca R (she/her) Dakhóta land: Thank you! 01:16:04 Constina: all proceeds go towards a local family in need 01:16:04 Camille (they/il/iel): thank you! 01:16:15 Aine she/they: Telling the owners of the studio NO to chakras and chocolate and WHY