Personal Disclaimers

As I embark on a journey to apply the ancient spiritual and cultural practices of the seven major chakras within the body as they relate to academia, I acknowledge my education, my privilege, and my blind spots. I attempt to be as transparent as possible with my training and processes throughout.

 

I write this section with sincerity. I also write it knowing that the universe does not contain enough words, time, and reflection to really be transparent about “who” I am. I am a metamorphosing blob and hope to always stay that way. What I write today may no longer apply tomorrow, and for that, I am sorry—and for that, I am grateful.

 

First, I acknowledge that yoga is an ancient sacred practice—much of which was either colonized or translated from India. I say much of which because there are also data pointing to asanas and meditative practices in ancient Egypt. Suffice to say, this information came from populations indigenous to the East, and throughout colonization and the development of a global economy, these practices have been appropriated or appreciated. The extent to which each has been done is based on the context, content, and observer.

 

Second, there is always more to learn. Indeed, if any of our offerings spark a practice in you, I encourage you to find various other teachers and mentors and, of course, engage in self-study (see resource section for some starting points).

 

Third, this work is about struggles within and surrounding the academic institution as it currently stands. I only speak from my own lens. Though I discuss finances as an ongoing power and scarcity imbalance, I would point you to the resource section to hear from others more knowledgeable about political, financial, racial, and access issues through their experience and expertise.

 

Fourth, my book will give an overview of my religious, spiritual, and yoga training experiences  for context.

 

As with all: Take what you like and leave the rest.

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