EXCERPT FROM THE BLOG: After sharing my list and some of my challenges regarding accessibility, I left my friend speechless. She couldn’t understand why there weren’t many options. Being a mother of a deaf child, I learned early that gaining accessibility for my son was challenging. I guess I got used to it. Her shock reminded me that it shouldn’t be that way. I am still learning ASL. So, teaching yoga and signing at the same time while speaking can be SUPER difficult for me. I also speak Spanish so speaking Spanish, signing ASL, and teaching yoga is another switch. However, I have done it before to welcome members to the class. Yoga has offered so many benefits to me. So, when someone comes to my class speaking a different language than the rest of the class, I try my best to accommodate them. I want them to feel welcomed.
Anyway, she asked, why don’t I focus on the accessibility piece as my priority versus nude yoga? I explained to her that I didn’t wish to seem as if I am taking the place of a Deaf Yoga instructor. I do not wish to unintentionally be accused of AUDISM.