This is not Tea

Reflections on Lake Atitlán and The Power of Finding Community

In this very special episode, we’re going back in time to May of this year where Tamika and Ashley sit down in beautiful Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, to chat about their experience as co-instructors and co-hosts of The Teacher’s Lab, Ashe Yoga Collective’s 300 hour Advanced Teacher Training. They also welcome for the very first time their co-lead trainer, Elena Cheung to the pod to share her retreat reflections. Fair warning y’all–this little snack of an episode gets very silly, very fast. Enjoy!  We love you all, Happy Holidays.  Learn more about The Teacher’s Lab Advanced Teacher Training here: asheyoga.com/300-hr-ytt [https://www.asheyoga.com/300-hr-ytt]

Embodying Agency, Resistance, and Truth with Anjali Rao

In this conversation, Tamika and Ashley dive into discourse with author, yoga educator and practitioner, Anjali Rao [https://www.yoganjali.me/about] who delves into yoga as a form of embodied resistance, the intersection of academia and practice, and the importance of feminist history in yoga. This conversation traverses the historical and cultural contexts of yoga, exploring the roles of caste, gender, and colonialism in shaping yoga practices and narratives. Tamika, Ashley, and Anjali discuss the importance of feminist perspectives in understanding yoga history, the need for authentic relationships in yoga communities, and the complexities of cultural appropriation versus appreciation. They emphasize the significance of trust and solidarity in addressing these issues and the necessity of acknowledging the contributions of marginalized voices in yoga. Buy Anjali's new book -- Yoga as Embodied Resistance [https://www.yoganjali.me/book]-- a must read for any yoga practitioner and curious human. Listen to The Love of Yoga Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/2TMztMG2ZcC2aAFWAurhB1?si=e583d14c6c0a4b1a] Connect with Anjali: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yoganjali/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/] | Website [https://www.yoganjali.me/]

The Work of Getting Free with Lama Rod Owens

In this conversation, Tamika and Ashley discuss the importance of Self-care, boundaries, and the work involved in collective liberation with Lama Rod Owens [https://www.lamarod.com]. The dialogue explores the intersection of activism and spirituality, the significance of ancestral connections, and the complexities of freedom. Tamika, Ashley, and Lama Rod reflect on the labor involved in healing and the necessity of setting boundaries to create conditions for growth and collective liberation.   Subscribe to Lama Rod's newsletter [https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/lama-rod-s-newsletter-7097737909574787072/] for wisdom delivered to your inbox. Lama Rod's Books [https://www.lamarod.com/TNS-Celebration?utm_source=website&utm_medium=homepage&utm_campaign=TNS]: Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger [https://www.amazon.com/Love-Rage-Liberation-through-Anger/dp/1623174090] Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love, and Liberation [https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Dharma-Talking-Race-Liberation/dp/1623170982/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=187230188318&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j6ErMEFPzPrXSeH86W5vcdwaCQA6nOgJocUJ1xIAazI.opX7G83J6RCtrUcY4S21qnkRuxCBzVzZ9NH0DBgEVHw&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779533603104&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9189876&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=13503167356704571121--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=13503167356704571121&hvtargid=kwd-542027387020&hydadcr=21749_13345224_1052169&keywords=radical+dharma+book&mcid=2a730c7a734438859107f95bff96834a&qid=1762796190&sr=8-1] The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors [https://www.amazon.com/New-Saints-Broken-Spiritual-Warriors/dp/164963000X]

Drink Water and Mind Ya Bidness... with Ancient Philosophy

In this between the seasons episode, Ashley and Tamika chat about practical application of yoga philosophy and TCM to navigate today's challenges, the changing body, and knowing when to STFU and mind your business. References: Ayurveda, Five Element Theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Nelly Furtado / Serena Williams drama, Buddhist concept of empathetic joy vs. jealousy, and John Kabat-Zinn's Wherever You Go, There You Are.

Between the Seasons: The Business of Hope with Rev. Ryan Hawthorne

Ashley and Tamika sit down with priest and friend, Rev. Ryan Hawthorne to discuss how to take care of oneself in extraordinary, challenging times, especially when you're in the business of spaceholding for others.   Although Ryan spent some time at a small school called Princeton to explore and obtain her divinity degree, The Rev. Ryan Hawthorne is a lifelong Texan that revels in the great joy of raising Noelle, a super cool middle schooler. Ryan loves exploring ministry and theology on the edge and at the intersections of race, class, and gender/sexuality. In her free time Ryan enjoys exploring Houston and any activity involving water.    Books & authors mentioned: All About Love by Bell Hooks, the Parable series by Octavia E. Butler