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For the student who wants to go beyond the workshop or YTT, this page represents my recommended starter list of books, podcasts, websites, and additional non-social media resources for you to deepen your understanding of Yoga, it’s origins, history, and it’s true potential for healing and transformation — for the individual and for the collective.

One of my dearest friends, Melissa Shuton, recently held on online summit to kick-off 2022 with inspiring stories from wellness practitioners and educators. The solid line up of exceptional women discussed our work and most meaningful self-care and healing tools that others may employ to promote a healthy and easeful life. Check out my interview with Melissa after the jump!

Social justice change making operates on shared values of breaking-down divisive barriers and challenging limiting beliefs about intersectional identities such as ability, race, class, gender, sexual orientation, body image, and criminal background. Yoga & Social Change is an immersive workshop for yoga students, teachers, wellness industry entrepreneurs and allies wanting to cultivate accessible, diverse, and equitable sacred spaces and be a catalyst for social change.

Taina presents her thesis research and project at the completion of her Master in Yoga Studies graduate program.

As Vice-President of Graduate Students at LMU and a member of the Intercultural Advisory Committee, I was afforded the opportunity to work with The LMU Anti-Racism Project and help facilitate several summits throughout the school year aimed at engaging a systemic analysis of the institution and holding accountable a collective commitment to anti-racism.

Hello Hola Namaste! Welcome to Community Yoga with Taina. This is a 1-hour+ dynamic yoga flow for all ALL LEVELS of vinyasa yoga practitioners. This yoga class includes some meditation, breathing practices, and balancing āsana (postures), plus lots of movement options for all bodies and abilities! Suggested Props: 2 Blocks; Strap or towel

Accessibility isn’t a “type” of yoga, nor is it just the latest marketing buzzword. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to yoga and with my practice and teaching, I aim to make a difference, to make yoga more accessible.

January 2020 I participated in the Accessible Yoga Teacher Training in Sant Barbara, besides making some great friends, I learned a lot about how to make yoga more accessible for all!