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“Taryn is a masterful teacher. Whether practicing with her as my guide in an asana or nidra practice or taking part in a philosophy training I always find a sense of joy, feel seen and am held in a safe space to learn and grow.”
YOGA REMINDS US WE ARE ALREADY THAT WHICH WE WISH TO BE
Yoga encompasses a rich philosophical tradition: one that seeks to solve problems; to see oneself and the word clearly; and to hone the tools that allow for such vision.
Whether your practice is physical, meditative, spiritual or aspirational, there is a place for you here. If you’re a teacher, emerge confident and excited to share what you’ve learned. If you’re a forever student, gain perspective and an appreciation for what you’re doing and why.
There's A LOT that we learn in yoga about ourselves, about life and even about the world around us.
Sometimes our yoga practice can open our eyes to so much that we're left feeling overwhelmed by the depth of the practice.
We can often feel like we have more questions than answers.
I am not here to provide all of the answers, but I do pledge to be there as a friend, as a mentor, and as someone who shares the knowledge I’ve been privileged to study.
Some days, the work we need is to move our bodies… just for the sake of moving.
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Some days, what we really need is good, effective and intentional rest. Whether you're an aspiring teacher or simply seeking to understand this modality, there's a place for you here.
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Some days, the work is to have the hard discussions, to flex the muscle of ‘discernment.’ Yoga gifts us a rich tradition of philosophy to do just that.
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I acknowledge.
I acknowledge that I live and build a livelihood on land that is the Ancestral Traditional Territories of the Ojibway, the Anishnabe, Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, the Wendat peoples and the Mississaugas of the New Credit. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
I acknowledge that I teach practices borrowed from a culture that is not my own, and that this is a privilege. More specifically, I share and teach the written and aural traditions of yoga from India and Southeast Asian philosophy for which I have deep respect.
I acknowledge that the long history of yoga includes oppression at the hand of white colonizers in British India, and that oppression/exclusion of marginalized people in Western Yoga practice is an ongoing systemic issue and challenge.
I acknowledge that my whiteness confers many privileges including the freedom to teach and practice in public settings, to feel a sense of belonging in doing so, and to garner an income from teaching yoga.
In acknowledging the above, I also commit to wielding my privilege in a way that mitigates cultural appropriation and systemic harm to people of colour, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and those with different abilities. What does this look like? I teach from a place of inclusivity: my language is conscious; I make no assumptions about the abilities, identities or beliefs of the people before me; and, where possible, I offer cost adjustments and scholarships for those who need them.
For almost two years I’ve been experiencing some form of pain weekly, often daily. I guess this fits the definition of ‘chronic pain.’ The sensation of pain feels more like a friend. In this case, it’s a pesky friend that reminds me the body I’m in is always changing, always aging, and needs tending to.