![]() Everybody has different opinions about whether or not it's okay to use Sanskrit, whether or not it's important, and whether it's disrespectful not to use Sanskrit because it's showing a lack of reverence. But being conscious of when I’m using Sanskrit is a big one for me. I think that so much of American yoga ends up being an appropriation of yoga practiced in South Asia. How do you navigate that line in your own life? You write about cultural appropriation versus appreciation. Those experiences become doorways for the reader to cultivate what Stanley calls “the yoga of every day,” or the way we can apply poses and postures to our daily experience. She shares her triumphs, her failures, and the ways she’s still unfolding. Stanley examines herself as searingly as she explores capitalism, cultural appropriation, white guilt, and cannabis consumption. We also witness a human being (a “Virgo rising”) who is learning to accept herself just like the rest of us. ![]() In Yoke ($14, Amazon), we encounter Jessamyn Stanley, the widely read author, committed yogi, and respected teacher. This opening anecdote sets the tone for the entire book. ![]() ![]() “I needed a close encounter with my imposter syndrome,” Stanley tells SELF, adding that examination is an ongoing process. Then she got on her yoga mat and let herself feel everything that cropped up. Stanley freaked out, contemplated calling her publisher, and considered writing to the reader. What happened next? Exactly what you might expect. ![]()
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