The language of inclusivity
The origins of yoga can be traced back to over 5,000 years ago in northern India. Over time, the practice has evolved in many ways, but in some respects, the language that is used during teaching hasn’t. In many yoga teacher trainings across the world, instructors are told to use their words to guide students through poses and various techniques.
After all, language is meaningful, and as teachers it is our responsibility to align our language to make all students feel welcomed and included. However, I have been in a number of classes where the teacher’s language does not align with
