The Activist Sanctuary
at Tejal Yoga
12 Months of Radical Support + Yoga Mentorship
for Activists, Teachers and Students who want to
connect in, ground down, and carry on.
The Activist Sanctuary is your place of respite, community, and healing
while working to change the world. This Sanctuary Space centers on you — helping you create lasting change in your local and global community.
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“Practicing authentic, inclusive yoga has been a goal of mine for a while and where I am in the Midwest really has none of it. I was honestly overwhelmed with gratitude and belonging when I read the Tejal Yoga Studio values and felt so validated at how they match my own.”
– TEJAL YOGA MEMBER STUDENT
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“Thank you so much for organizing and spreading the word about reclaiming international day of yoga. I was so honored to be a part of this global movement to raise donations and awareness and send loving kindness to Gazans. I was nervous at first because I am a white American instructor and wanted to honor and do justice to the cause. After the event, [I realized] I would love to continue to learn more from you about decolonizing my practice.”
– YOGA 4 PALESTINE JUNE 2025 ORGANIZER AND CURRENT MENTEE
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The Activist Sanctuary is…
…a year-long membership offering radical support and yogic practices for activists, teachers, and healers who are ready to feel rested, nourished, and deeply supported while doing the work of changing the world.
Through 12 transformative months of satsang/community, pranayama, asana, meditation, activism, restorative yoga, rejuvenating creative practices, continuing education workshops, and community hours - grounded in Tejal Yoga’s values centered on decolonization and equity - you’ll reimagine your practice so it meets your needs and interests now, in a constantly evolving world.
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This is your place to:
• Be fully in your body and in your practice.
• Feel joy, rest, and renewal.
• Grow alongside others who share your values.
• Reclaim liberation for yourself + your community.
The Activist Sanctuary at Tejal Yoga brings you everything you need to sustain your inner fuel to keep fighting to make this world a better, more thoughtful, equitable, and peaceful place.
Do you honor the roots of yoga,
integrate social justice into your practice and feel deeply seen by the following:
You struggle to build community with others in this space that align with your values and understanding of yoga and social justice. Whether you live in a place where finding value-aligned folks is more difficult, or you are craving a deepening of your principles in a community you can trust to go there with you–this is it.
You understand the importance of your work, especially right now. You know that now is a more important time than ever to commit to the principles of yoga, but you are struggling because of burn out, and justifiable grief. This is your space to fill your cup, so you can continue your work.
You have been burning the candle at both ends, and know you cannot sustain this. You’re tired, worn out and overwhelmed but , push beyond your bandwidth without pausing to care for yourself in the process. This is necessary, restorative, reparative justice work you know you need right now.
You feel the apathy about the state of the world is creeping in and you’re pissed off that oppressive forces might be winning. You know more joy and respite in your daily life to combat the negativity is what you need. Honestly, you feel an activist's guilt. Here is where you alchemize it.
You know Restorative Yoga is not cutting it anymore. I get it, I really do. And there is beauty and power in the simplicity of a practice designed thousands of years ago to bring about more peace in mind, body, and spirit. Even so, we need things to change and evolve just as humanity has. Experience rest that goes beyond restorative yoga and includes community conversation, creative practices, and pranayama.
You crave spaces that combine activism, decolonization, and healing. Then look no further - The Activist Sanctuary was designed for you based on dozens of conversations with teachers who are passionate about changing the world one action at a time. I’ve been helping teachers put the pieces of the puzzle together for over a decade. Look no further than the radical support offered in this program.
What you’ll gain in the Sanctuary
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You’ll have a dedicated space for critical repair. Not just physical, but emotional and spiritual nourishment.
You’ll return to self and deeply listen to the messages of your body, mind, and spirit.
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Your activism and your exhaustion are why you know you need this space,
In community, you’ll learn what it means to move through and not walk around what you’re experiencing.
You’ll feel less alone, more understood, and part of a community that gets it.
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Even while confronting injustice and identifying the sources of your individual and our communal suffering, you’ll discover practices that spark laughter, lightness, and renewal. We will learn how to honor all of it.
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Tailored practices rooted in yoga’s roots will support you through a year when we will all need to be supported.
By the end of the Sanctuary, you will be so grateful you had this space to hold you through this time.
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to your body, your breath, your values, and to others who share your vision for a more liberated world.
Imagine a spiderweb of interconnectedness with anchors all over the world to people, places, and experiences that ground you.
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You’ll move from hustle and depletion into stability, groundedness, and flow. During times when harmony feels out of reach, you will be gently steered towards neutral.
This program will not push you into bypassing what is, nor will it leave you stranded on a perceived island of isolation and unease.
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We’ll be winning when two things happen: Rest becomes a natural part of your activism and the idea that “I can rest in every moment” becomes integral to how you move and sway through life.
Personal freedom will be a radical act of reclaiming your wholeness and your joy.
“No Yoga-lebrity vibes here, we stay connected. Community over everything.”
—TEJAL
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Your 12 months in the Sanctuary
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Highly-Customized one on one mentorship calls with Tejal, uniquely tailored to your areas of concern, growth, and practice.
With over 1,000 hours of training spanning from yoga, mindfulness, DEI, to Trauma-informed teaching plus experience in consulting on projects and with people in the Wellness, Film, Creative Art & Design, and Education fields, I am confident that you will be validated in your journey and invited to stretch and grow throughout our sessions.
*Mentorship included with certain offers - see details below.
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Over 12 transformative months of intentional satsang/community, pranayama, asana, meditation, activism, restorative yoga, continuing education workshops, and community hours – grounded in decolonization and equity – you’ll reimagine your practice so it meets your current needs, supports your interests, and evolves with the ever-changing world around you.
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Experience the care and commitment extended by others in the Sanctuary.
Meet people who are also deeply invested in gatherings centered around rest, connection, and the joy of engaging with a like-minded activist community.
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We’re building something sacred and meaningful with our Creative Rest and Rejuvenation practices.
Each month will be a mash-up of Sthira and Sukha, maybe it’s dance and nidra, maybe it’s song and stillness, maybe it’s writing and weeping, get ready for something special each time we meet.
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Beej Mantra series with Tejal (Planned Fall 2025) included, with more workshops and seasonal practices throughout the year.
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Reduced pricing and early access to 2026 events and offerings.
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Support in integrating decolonization, social justice, and healing-centered practices into your yoga and your teaching.
Personal freedom will be a radical act of reclaiming your wholeness and your joy.
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A roadmap to balance rest, activism, and teaching without falling back into hustle culture. Let’s give ourselves the way forward that we wish to model for others, a steadfast commitment to cultivating slowness, softness, and sacred space.
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“Receive what you need
to do the work with your best effort. ”
–Tejal
Hi, I’m Tejal!
For a long time I was bought into hustle culture and the messages I was receiving:
“You’re only important when you’re working”
“Your value is on how much you produce”
“Being single means you have more time for work”
“You’re a hard worker, don’t you want to get into
the ‘boy’s club’ ie upper management”
These statements drove my efforts for a while, when I worked at consumer goods companies. And then I realized I could make a drastic difference in my life and in the lives of others following my passion for yoga and justice.
I am adamant that you rewrite the harmful scripts you were told about rest and joy. And I am hopeful that you find pleasure in the process. We need to reclaim our liberation so that we can support liberation for others.
I am a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcast, community organizer, and rest facilitator.
I advocate for holistic yoga and healing through rest so that you feel motivated and energized to keep up the good work.
As someone who has seen both their parents utilize rest only to be more productive in a hostile capitalistic culture, oftentimes not welcoming of their immigrant identities, I learned to make rest an important inclusion in a well-balanced meaningful life.
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Investment Details
Cart Opens: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Cart Closes: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Program Length: 12 months of radical support, community, and aligned practice
PREMIUM SANCTUARY
MEMBERSHIP
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$1,620 includes 4 one-on-one mentoring calls with Tejal for deeper guidance, direction, and support throughout each season.
FULL SANCTUARY
MEMBERSHIP
$1,188 includes the option for monthly 15-minute check-in calls with Tejal
Note: Price of Full Membership goes up on October 12, 2025
**HIGHEST-VALUE OPTION**
Included in All Memberships:
• Personal mentorship calls to integrate yogic practice into your life
• Needs update from above: 12 months of pranayama, asana, meditation, breathwork, restorative yoga, workshops, and community hours.
• Fall 2025: Beej Mantra with Tejal (4–8 weeks)
• Discounts + special access for 2026 events and workshops
