Act Against Appropriation workshop — a Yoga is Dead training
Learn about the harmful impacts of cultural appropriation through a combination of story-telling, current events, and self inquiry. Build a plan then workshop it during this signature Yoga is Dead workshop.
Sunday, May 31, 2026 8a-12p PT
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Registration closes Friday, July 18th
You’re ready to learn the in-depth definition of cultural appropriation - its roots, relationship to power and neo/colonialism, and more.
Discover the ins and outs of:
cultural appropriation and its significance in yoga
the many ways CA causes harm
why you need to do things differently now
the meaningful actions you can take as a true accomplice
Through a mix of discussion and lecture, we’ll explore the interconnectedness of appropriation, race, power, personal attachments & the roots of yoga.
The value of this program (1 free 75-minute talk “The Harms of Appropriation in Yoga” + our 4hr comprehensive “Act Against Appropriation” workshop) is truly unique and the depth is unrivaled with any investment you might make at another yoga studio. This is the program designed to help you change the game on how you practice and teach.
The Activist Sanctuary members attend this and other speciality workshops for free.
Reserve My Spot
“Genuine and heart-felt thanks for creating a space (even virtually!) that made learning, processing, voicing, and respectful witnessing simultaneously possible. I was really amazed at what came out of that balance between the structure and the free reflection periods. An incredible group and incredible facilitators! Looking forward to continuing reflection after the fact and staying connected.”
— past attendee
This program is tailored to you - the student and teacher ready to meet the moment.
You’ll walk away with more in-depth knowledge and guidelines
for on-going action as a means to right the wrong of appropriation.
YOU LOVE YOGA because of what it means to you, that doesn’t mean you want to change it, sterilize it, and water it down to make it “compliant”. You want to live your yoga authentically while disrupting cultural norms and systemic inequities but you have a ton of questions, and that’s completely normal. We all need support, and now it’s here!
Who is this program for?
This program is for the yoga teacher who is ready to lead, learn and unlearn, create and make space for others.
It’s for those finally ready to understand the many harms of Cultural Appropriation.
You’re wondering:
Am I the right person to do this work? I’ve always wanted to teach this way, how can I?
How do I talk about this with my students in a value-aligned way?
Should I be doing more? Am I doing enough? How could I be doing more and what does that look like?
With Act Against Appropriation you will finally understand in detail all of the harms of cultural appropriation including historical and political context that will change the game on how you practice with you teach.
Important Dates
Free Talk: The Harms of Appropriation in Yoga with Tejal
Reservation Required | Livestream | Replay
Choose:
May 4th 2-3:15pm PT
May 5th 9-10:15am PT
4-hr Workshop: Act Against Appropriation
Reservation Required | Livestream | Replay
May 31st 8am-12pm PT
The Values Behind the Program
Tejal at Tejal Yoga
I uphold the following values:
Commitment to redefining yoga culture
Actively decolonize wellness norms
Focus on our people
Centered on justice
I hold these values high and try to convey them in each and every Tejal Yoga offering.
We know that Tejal Yoga doesn't exist in a vacuum and we know that South Asian yoga and wellness professionals do not live in a separate ecosystem than the rest of mainstream wellness.
Tejal Yoga Vision:
Educate and empower every yoga student to take social justice actions in their relationships and communities.
