“I’ve found that yoga has become synonymous with a few things: flexibility, the pursuit of a thin, toned physique and whiteness.” Newest Hummingbird fellow Jeevan Sangha writes. A Tyee essay. Published March 26, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/03/26/Yoga-Whiteness-Wellness-Healing/

What Yoga Taught Me About Whiteness, Wellness and Healing

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