32: Ethical Yoga Retreats & Global Impact: Jordan Ashley’s Inspiring Work of Souljourn Yoga Foundation

In this episode of the Full-Time Yoga Teacher Podcast, I am honored to welcome Jordan Ashley, a visionary yoga teacher, activist, and the founder of Souljourn Yoga Foundation—a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness and funds for young women’s education around the world. Souljourn Yoga seamlessly blends the practice of yoga with global activism, creating transformational yoga retreats and yoga teacher training programs that empower young women. This conversation is particularly dear to my heart because Souljourn Yoga embodies the very work I am passionate about: bridging yoga and Humanitarian NGO work, leading ethical yoga retreats, and uplifting communities in other countries. I was thrilled to learn about Jordan’s journey and the mission behind her incredible NGO, which aligns so closely with my own aspirations in the yoga world. This episode is a powerful reminder to all yoga teachers that our work goes beyond the mat—we have a responsibility to use our privilege and voice to impact the world positively. Join me as we explore Jordan’s inspiring story and discuss how we, as yoga teachers, can contribute to the betterment of our global community. Connect with Jordan/Souljourn: Website: ⁠https://www.souljournyoga.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠@Souljourn ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ Retreats: Taos, New Mexico Yoga & Sound Retreat (December 5-9, 2024) For $200 off use: the promo code NM200 ⁠https://www.souljournyoga.com/taos2024⁠ Online courses: ⁠How to Run an Ethical Yoga Retreat⁠ & ⁠Yoga for Social Activism⁠ Yoga Journal Article: ⁠How to be an Ethical Traveler⁠ Yoga 4 Change: Fundraiser Zoom yoga class for Souljourn August 25th, Sunday 8:30am PT / 11:30am ET Free to register and open to EVERYONE Donations are WELCOME but not required. 100% of the donation will go to the Souljourn Foundation ⁠Link to Register⁠ --------------------- Mentorship Program for Yoga Teachers: ⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Mentorship Program⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mentorship Application⁠ Connect with Reika: Instagram: ⁠⁠@reikayoga⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠www.reikayoga.com⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠ to Reika's Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠