15. Getting Clear with Emily Dalsfoist

What does it mean to be in right relationship to the practices and teachings of yoga as a white-bodied yoga practitioner? What does it mean to teach and offer these practices when we ourselves have no direct ties to this ancient spiritual lineage?This is some of what Tristan and guest Emily Dalsfoist discuss in this winding conversation about privilege, yoga, solidarity, parenting, and so much more.Emily (she/her) is a mother, trauma sensitive yoga teacher, and musician based on the land of the Cowlitz & Clackamas Peoples. Emily has sought to integrate her connection to nature with her teachings and she brings the teachings of Yoga into her role as a parent.In this conversation, Emily and Tristan discuss:How Emily came to yoga, and what compelled her to pursue teacher trainingEmily’s process of uncovering the richness beyond asana in a capitalist white-washed western yoga worldThe ways in which Emily has sought to integrate her connection to nature with her teachingsHow she brings the teachings of yoga into her role as a parent…and moreCheck out Emily’s offerings on her website and be sure to follow her on Instagram!This is Tristan’s final guest episode! Thank you, Tristan, for hosting on Anjali’s behalf this summer. Be sure to stay connected with Tristan! You can learn more about them on their website and you’ll find them on Instagram as well.We are grateful for the support of our podcast partner OfferingTree — an all-in-one, easy to use business platform for classes, courses, memberships and more. They also offer FREE resources and webinars for yoga teachers — check it out at www.offeringtree.com/accessibleyoga.Read Transcript