AAPI Women Lead and #ImReady Movement aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls. Their goal is to challenge and help end the intersections of violence against and within our communities. We do this work in…
@redcanarysong is a transnational focused organization supporting Asian woman in the sex work industry. OUR TENETS. No more police raids and deportations. Policing is not social work. Arrest and and sentencing, even with diversion programming, is not a humane way to deliver social services. Labor rights in our workplaces, regardless of immigration status: Freedom to…
Existential angst around unprovoked violence in marginalized communities? Create impact through direct action and/or energy exchange— Here are 3 ways.
I’m teaching Asana Foundations this month over at Functional Ashtanga. We started on Bandhas this week, with a deep dive into Mula Bandha. I’m excited to cover more for the rest of February. If you’re interested, the studio, academy, and Mysore room are all open. http://functionalasthanga.com
Guys… can we talk about words? I’ve seen folks claiming that these folks actin’ a fool on the capital are being sent by “Antifa. ” Word means things, and I think maybe we need to talk: “Antifa” means Anti-Fascist– as in, against Fascism. Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultranationalism characterized by dictatorial power,…
Over threw last few years, I’ve managed to miss “Resolution Season,” since I’d have been on my yearly practice and reflection sabbatical. As a teacher returning home from sabbatical in March, I would often be filled to the brim with inspiration to share– and in front of a new audience! The reporte required — including…
Its that time of year again: resolution season. When you work in spiritual communities, gymnasiums, and/or wellness centers, you can’t miss it. Being aware of it doesn’t mean that I’ve had to engage in it; I’ve typically been abroad, studying with my teachers during this pivotal time of transformation. I reckon what I’ve had come…
Over the last nine months, I’ve been creating Functional Ashtanga, a community focused on educating yoga practitioners and teachers on practices that are scientifically proven to positively impact well-being… and how to implement them. https://functionalashtanga.com/courses/nervous-system-stress/lessons/the-vagus-nerve/topic/research-readings-the-vagus-nerve/
Ah yes, “Try Angle” pose. Of course. The one where you try to make an angle. Seriously: this is where you can start thinking about something called “yantras”— or sacred geometry. Its an on ramp for beauty and imagination inside of yoga practice. Here’s how it works: Try to visualize yourself as a collection of…
This pose is neat because it lets me use my imagination. I imagine that I am hanging from a window ledge for dear life. If I lean back and balance, I can dangle with straight arms. If I go forward and pull, I can pull with an infinite strength, so long as I meet myself…