BIPOC Representation, Christianity, and Embracing Cultural Differences with Dawn Rivers
b"Want to make your yoga classes and studios more inclusive? We often talk about how to adapt for students with physical limitations or injuries, but what about people with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs? Dawn Rivers is the first BIPOC woman to own a yoga studio in Ohio, and she\\u2019s also a Christian. In today\\u2019s episode, she shares experiences from her personal yoga journey as well as insights around embracing cultural differences as a yoga professional.\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Highlights:\\n\\xa0\\nWhy yoga studios can sometimes feel exclusionary to BIPOC students, and tips for making your classes more inclusive.\\nHow Dawn\\u2019s former life as a librarian influences her yoga teaching.\\xa0\\nHow Dawn balances the spirituality of yoga with her religious faith.\\nHow tropes and stereotypes show up in yoga classes and why they feel harmful to students.\\nHow active listening and conversation contribute to safer spaces.\\n\\xa0\\nEpisode Links & Resources:\\n\\xa0\\nDawn Rivers's website\\nDaybreak Yoga\\n\\xa0\\nLinks & Resources:\\n\\xa0\\nFollow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource\\xa0\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource email list\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group\\nLearn more about the Impact Club\\nLeave a review on iTunes\\nAsk a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe"