Episode 22 - Holding Space for Change with Kelley Palmer
Episode 22 - Holding Space for Change with Kelley Palmer
How does it feel to hold space while moving through a powerful change? So many of us are working through this as teachers, parents, siblings, partners and friends. What is the role of yoga in helping us not just to weather the storm, but to be fully present and learn through it? We explore these questions and so much more with our guest Kelley Palmer, yoga teacher, activist, coach and creator of Race & Equity in Yoga: Disruption As a Practice, an online training course for yogis and yoga teachers in the principles and practices of dismantling white supremacy in yoga and the world.
Episode highlights...
Kelley shares how feeling hopeful and deeply sad coexist in Kelley’s life and work.
The history of Kelley’s activism and work in over turning racism
How different generations agree and differ on the issues of black lives matter
Kelley’s work to make sure other people, people of colour have access to yoga practice
Why yoga and social justice go together
Kelly’s dismantling racism course: https://www.accessibleyogatraining.com/race-equity
The complexity of integration in America.
What black people should be doing right now
Perceptions of safety and of the police for black mothers and white mothers
Resources & Mentions
Instagram: @peacefilledmama
Sanctuary in the City; the history of creating a yoga space for black and brown people outside of white gaze. Daily online classes, meditation and panel discussions.
Dr. Gail Parker - inspired Kelley and guided the set up of Sanctuary in the City
Coretta Scott King: “Every generation has a responsibility to liberty and liberation.” https://www.bustle.com/p/8-coretta-scott-king-quotes-the-resistance-needs-to-read-54043
Round about now, if you’re like anyone (or everyone) you’re thinking about the promises you’ll make to yourself and the many ways you’ll change your habits and behaviours in 2023.