Tejal Yoga's Summery Vinyasa practice, a unique blend of stretchy vinyasa, poetry reading, and creative writing, brought a soothing and creatively energizing experience to the community during the Summer Community Challenge.

The Spring Settling Yoga Event in Santa Monica brought unexpected connections with a yoga student from Moldova, reminding the Tejal Yoga community of the power of meaningful exchange and deep personal reflection.

Discover solidarity and celebrate Black History Month with Community Hour and Decolonized Pilates events led by inspiring Black yoga teachers, spreading love, peace, and equity in the wellness community.

The article delves into the nuances of Sanskrit in yoga, emphasizing its cultural significance and importance in yogic teachings while acknowledging its historical role in oppression, urging a thoughtful and respectful approach to its usage in modern yoga practices.

This critique highlights Tejal’s frustration with another whitewashed yoga article that fails to include diverse perspectives, leading to misrepresentations and perpetuating harmful narratives about yoga's roots and connection to culture.

The blog highlights Tejal Yoga's journey of empowerment, promoting racial equity, and working towards accessibility in the yoga community, culminating in Tejal’s keynote address at the Accessible Yoga Conference.

The blog reflects on the power of music, particularly rap, as a connector and a source of hope, highlighting its potential to inspire change and unity, even in the midst of challenges faced by the yoga community.

In "The Space in Between," Avita Bansee reflects on her unique identity as a Caribbean-American with a hybrid cultural background, challenging notions of authenticity and the policing of her pronunciation while navigating the space between different communities and cultures.

In this poignant piece, Michelle Johnson shares her experiences of being grounded for a year during the pandemic, cherishing moments with loved ones, embracing innovative ways of connecting with others online, and finding gratitude in the midst of fear and loss, while also celebrating her mother's well-being and the gift of time together.

The article addresses important considerations for white women practicing yoga, urging them to acknowledge the South Asian roots of yoga, seek diverse teachers, engage in critical conversations, and embrace yoga as a spiritual practice rather than a fitness trend.

Using Om and Namaste with respect is education that never stops, it's as eternal as the mantras themselves. We're here to help you on the learning journey. April 23, 2021

In the past year, Tejal Yoga has thrived in a virtual space, hosting numerous classes, workshops, and community events, while embracing shared leadership, decolonized wellness, and social justice initiatives, showing the power of a supportive and dedicated community.

In this personal reflection, the writer shares three tips for coping and finding peace during tough times, including laughing out loud, taking walks outside, and prioritizing rest, while also acknowledging the profound emotional impact of everyday life.

This article discusses gaining support for inclusion-focused programs, sharing insights from a personal experience with the 20-60-20 rule, which shows that 20% of people may reject the idea, 60% may be receptive or skeptical, and 20% may fully support it, offering tips for navigating these dynamics in social justice initiatives.

Tejal Yoga's November newsletter addresses National American Indian Heritage Month, Thanksgiving Day's origins, and provides resources and prompts for learning about Indigenous Peoples and supporting affected communities.