After the tragic events of 2020, many "big", "visible" yoga platforms - online demand platforms, digital & print media & apparel brands made big promises to do more, to be better & to initiate change by being more diverse & inclusive.At the start of 2022, I took stock of how much the yoga world has really "moved" in this direction. There has been some change. A little. But not really where it matters. At least to me. I invited long-time yoga teacher, thought leader &  friend Alexandria Crow back on the podcast to chat about the reality of the yoga industry in 2022. Having been a 'sought after' yoga teacher for decades, working with the biggest of labels in the industry. Alex walked away from it all. You'll hear us chat about...Who is really the yoga industry?Reasons that pushed Alex to leave & work for herself Causes for extreme commoditization of yoga What characteristics are sought after in the industry while hiring teachers Will or have yoga platforms done better since the promises of 2020 Tokenism displayed on social media Do these big opportunities actually pay? The truth behind it Do popular yoga teachers representing these brands have a responsibility to initiate change?How do we not create a demand for platforms that don't live up to promises and just depend on the audience forgetting? Advice for teachers - about gaining clarity. You'll also hear us talk about contracts, NDAs, being on a magazine cover and more...You wouldn't want to miss this one! Join my monthly mentorship - Mindful yoga teachers club. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaJoin our mailing list: https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021 for all episodes.