Cultural Awareness and Respect in Yoga with Emmy Chahal

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How to engage with yoga with respect and awareness for its cultural context is the foundation of this discussion with Emmy Chahal. Emmy Chahal is a trauma informed yoga teacher, bodyworker/energy healer and workshop facilitator teaching at the crossroads of business, social justice, and spirituality. She lends her unique perspective to this pillar in the ethical use of yoga.

Raised as a child with Yoga and Ayurveda, Emmy was introduced to yoga by her mother and grandmother. Through her North Indian heritage, which encompasses the practices of yoga, and an academic education rooted in systems of power, healing from systemic oppression, and embodied pedagogies - she works with clients to facilitate holistic wellness.

Find her work at www.emmychahal.com

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers. To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com

Show Notes

Podcast episode about Yogi Bhajan and other 20th century yogis in North America. Also here.

Kallie Schut https://www.rebelyogatribe.co.uk/

Jessica Barudin (indigenous yoga teacher) https://www.jessicabarudin.com/

The Alchemy of Adversity online workshop through Yoga Outreach