Paula Hines
Teacher’s Tales:
Why don’t I see more teachers who are older than me in studios? Or more teachers who look like me? Or… I could go on. Are we not allowed to be there? In a number of particular places that is certainly the impression, intentional or not. Nothing is said explicitly, but it is in the marketing imagery, it is in the standoffish response one may receive if they dare to step into certain spaces, it is in claiming that they welcome everyone yet not actually doing so. My experience of being advised in a class to sit out a pose because I was ‘a bit big’ by a teacher at a studio that claimed to welcome everyone is but one example, and I have heard numerous others from fellow yoga practitioners. Is it any wonder that different groups are increasingly creating their own yoga spaces where they know they will be welcomed and safe?
I know the teachers are out there, but more often than not, they are barely visible (if at all) teaching in certain studio settings. For instance, from my experience, of both attending and teaching classes I’ve had many instances of being the only person of colour and the largest person in the room. Given that this is in London, this is surprising to me. I know it needn’t be that way as when I look around some of my regular classes I see a wide range of ages, abilities, ethnicities and a mix of men and women.
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