ANTI RACISM / INCLUSION
STATEMENT + RESOURCE
Tiffany at Sacred Story makes a continued effort to be respectful of the roots of yoga teachings that influence and guide Sacred Story sessions. Abstaining from appropriating practice on any level is one of the core values here. Tiffany therefore invites any feedback where this may be improved.
Sacred Story believes that recognising the impacts of colonialism/white supremacy/racism within our culture is a fundamental step for the change needed, for equity to be woven into our systems and for our communities + extended communities healing from its continuing affects.
Sacred Story is inclusive to all people. This means those who do not identify as cis gendered and heterosexual and identify within the LGBT+ communities are absolutely welcome. This is a safe space for all to come and practice the incredible healing arts of yoga.
Sacred Story encourages all people to observe their own discriminatory attitudes and unconscious biases. Bringing awareness to our ignorances + mental/emotional patterns is a crucial part of yoga practice and is arguably the baseline for cultivating freedom. Please see the resources below.
Sacred Story wishes to make it absolutely clear that all people are welcome here.
If any service listed is not accessible due to financial hardship please contact Tiffany. There are limited discounted rates available.
Please spend time watching, listening to or reading the following resources and to contemplate the image of the scale below.
Akala on Equity Talks https://youtu.be/fiYI839cr9A
Short film - Jafar https://youtu.be/dfccrwUlROU
Short film - The Black Friend https://youtu.be/XECQ-9AxS0U
Short film by Oya Heart Warrior - ‘The Taboo of Black Hips in Yoga’
A fantastic resource from Harvard university for challenging conscious & unconscious biases that we each will possess. There are a series of tests to select from. Highly encourage your participation.
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/selectatouchtest.html
Link to understanding displacement https://www.redcross.org.uk/stories/migration-and-displacement/refugees-and-asylum-seekers/six-things-you-need-to-know-about-refugees-and-asylum-seekers
Implicit bias race test via Harvard University https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/Study?tid=-1
Link to the Black Curriculum a non profit organisation focused on making positive systematic change in schools https://theblackcurriculum.com
Link on how to increase equality for the LGBT+ community
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/our-work/campaigns/campaigning-global-lgbt-equality
Zoom in and consider where your current position is on this critical scale. Is there more to unpack, understand and action?
The LGBTQIA+ flag representing solidarity, support and equality for people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer, Intersex, Asexual and all other identities that fall into the LGBTQA+ community across the gender, sexuality and romantic spectrums and inclusive of QPOC: Queer People of Colour.