Race & Inclusion in Yoga w/ Kristina Johnson

Myriad Yoga Podcast

Seeking further community and/or learning on the topics of race, inclusion and diversity (within yoga, as well as beyond)? This is by no means exhaustive, but a start. Here are a few resources:

1. Work with Kristina directly (our staff did this training and it was excellent):

[e-mail]

2. Books to read:

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nihisi Coates

(mentioned in episode): Seane Corn's Revolution of the Soul

3. Podcasts to check out:

https://www.nothowthatworks.com/

https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/home

4. Yoga teachers/studios to follow who teach on/encourage inclusivity and are doing active work to create equity in yoga culture:

Kristina Johnson: @Kristinaj_wellness

Dianne Bondy : @diannebondyyoga

https://yogainternational.com/article/view/yoga-race-and-culture

Have Yoga Studio: located at 309 W 42nd street here in Indianapolis, Haven Yoga Studio is a space where people of different identities can gather, cultivate community and practice together. They center marginalized groups without a dedicated safe space to explore and practice yoga and access other wellness services. https://havenyogaindy.com/

Nikki Myers & Sean Corne's annual trip Race In America: https://satyaretreats.com/retreats/3rd-annual-race-in-america-learning-listening-journey/

Oh, and here's Kristina's esthetician because her skin is absolutely flawless. We are planning a separate episode on self-care outside of the 'white-wellness' paradigm, and one of her practices is skincare. Clarity Skin Solutions- Dana 317-529-1934