Yoga Means Union
- USA - Mexico - UK - India - Germany - Thailand - Australia -
Is yoga, union for everyone?
In this episode, we explore the essence of yoga beyond the mat. Yoga, meaning union, is spiritual discipline that unite both body and mind.
But if you listen closely, voices begin to raise for inclusivity and representation.
Beyond trendy outfits and poses, yoga embodies a way of life rooted in ancient wisdom, epitomized by Patanjali’s eight limbs.
Celina goes undercover as a yogi around the world, to unravel yoga’s inclusivity across race, gender, and sexuality.
Key Moments
- Asking socia media followers to choose the cities to go under cover
- Interviews with studio and retreat owners
- Organising a community yoga for low socio economic location
Features
Sound Bites & Voiceover
Impact + Goals
- Reconnect with individuals who have felt marginalized or pushed out of yoga spaces, offering a platform for them to share their experiences and concerns
- Shed light on the importance of inclusivity and representation within the yoga community
- Encourage open discussions about the intersectionality of race, gender, sexuality, and individual experiences within yoga spaces
- Motivate yoga practitioners, teachers, and studio owners to prioritize diversity and equity, advocating for inclusive practices and representation at all levels of the yoga community
- Provide insights into the historical and cultural context of yoga, empowering individuals to critically examine their own biases and privileges, and work towards creating more inclusive spaces
Next Steps
Funding for this episode is essential to facilitate transportation and logistical arrangements across six studios in six countries, enriching the narrative by capturing the diverse landscape of yoga practices worldwide.
Filming so far has only taken place in Mexico and some US states
Exploring yoga communities in various cultural settings adds depth and authenticity to our storytelling, highlighting regional influences and universal themes.
Beyond transportation, financing is needed for, filming permits, crew accommodation, and post-production editing to ensure high production quality and captivating storytelling.
Your support enables the creation of a transformative episode that celebrates the universal essence of yoga while addressing crucial issues of representation and diversity within the global yoga community.