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Sangeeta Vallabhan

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Deb Flashenberg

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Avita Bansee (she/they)  is here today to talk to us about what Anti Capitalist, Anti Racist Yoga looks like. Avita is a graduate of Yogaworks 200 hour RYTT and their life experiences and continuous study of yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and biomechanics inform their teaching and self-practice.

Avita Bansee (she/they)  is here today to talk to us about what Anti Capitalist, Anti Racist Yoga looks like. Avita is a graduate of Yogaworks 200 hour RYTT and their life experiences and continuous study of yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and biomechanics inform their teaching and self-practice.

108: Anti Capitalist, Anti Racist Yoga with Avita Bansee

If you’ve worked in the yoga industry for a while, you may have had the feeling that something “wasn’t quite right”. We’ve had many conversations on this podcast about issues inside of the industry, and how yoga businesses are set up. Being a former studio owner myself, I don’t believe it’s (usually) the fault of malicious intent on the part of studio owners, but rather a reflection of the basic structure of the studio model. That’s why I was so excited to speak with today’s guests, Avita Bansee &amp; Markella Los about The Connective, a teacher-owner, worker-co-op, online studio. The team at The Connective are actively creating an alternative where the teachers are also owners, who have come together on the basis of shared values to build an online studio that supports the whole, just as much as it supports the individual. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSWhat The Connective is and why Markella was inspired to start itAvita’s early experience with yoga at home, and how she started teachingThe legal structure of setting up a collaborative businessWhy shared values are the glue that holds The Connective togetherWhat it’s actually like to be a teacher-owner in a studioThe benefits of being in a collaborative business vs. owning a business individuallyHow yoga has been devaluedAdvice for starting your own collaborative businessFIND AVITAAvita’s InstagramFIND MARKELLAMarkella’s InstagramFIND THE CONNECTIVEThe Connective’s InstagramThe Connective’s WebsiteFIND CORACora’s WebsiteCora’s NewsletterFor links &amp; resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode68Support the show

If you’ve worked in the yoga industry for a while, you may have had the feeling that something “wasn’t quite right”. We’ve had many conversations on this podcast about issues inside of the industry, and how yoga businesses are set up. Being a former studio owner myself, I don’t believe it’s (usually) the fault of malicious intent on the part of studio owners, but rather a reflection of the basic structure of the studio model. That’s why I was so excited to speak with today’s guests, Avita Bansee &amp; Markella Los about The Connective, a teacher-owner, worker-co-op, online studio. The team at The Connective are actively creating an alternative where the teachers are also owners, who have come together on the basis of shared values to build an online studio that supports the whole, just as much as it supports the individual. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS<ul><li>What The Connective is and why Markella was inspired to start it</li><li>Avita’s early experience with yoga at home, and how she started teaching</li><li>The legal structure of setting up a collaborative business</li><li>Why shared values are the glue that holds The Connective together</li><li>What it’s actually like to be a teacher-owner in a studio</li><li>The benefits of being in a collaborative business vs. owning a business individually</li><li>How yoga has been devalued</li><li>Advice for starting your own collaborative business</li></ul>FIND AVITA<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yogawithavita/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avita’s Instagram</a></li></ul>FIND MARKELLA<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/markellalos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Markella’s Instagram</a></li></ul>FIND THE CONNECTIVE<ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theconnectivecoop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Connective’s Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theconnectivestudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Connective’s Website</a></li></ul>FIND CORA<ul><li><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cora’s Website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cora’s Newsletter</a></li></ul>For links &amp; resources mentioned in this episode go to <a href="http://www.corageroux.com/episode68" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.corageroux.com/episode68</a><a href="https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

A Model For Collaborative Business in Yoga with Avita Bansee & Markella Los of The Connective

Avita Bansee is a yoga teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal. The birth of her children and continued study in yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and biomechanics inform her teaching and self-practice. Avita's group classes are centered on breath, strength and active rest while maintaining a sense of playfulness. Her work for the last seven years includes training private clients, aiding them with pain management, birth recovery or general well being through yoga and exercise. In addition to teaching yoga, Avita has a Masters in Political Science from the New School of Social Research and is a passionate advocate of social justice, feminism and anti-racist activism within and beyond the wellness industry.You can find out more about Avita and her work at avitayoga.com and on Instagram @yogawithavita. Check out her September workshop with Eleni and Liz on The Connective, Earth, Fire, Water. And find out more about her collaboration with Tejal Yoga and Social Justice at tejalyoga.comThe book Avita referenced, What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg can be found here.

Avita Bansee is a yoga teacher specializing in pre- and postnatal. The birth of her children and continued study in yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and biomechanics inform her teaching and self-practice. Avita's group classes are centered on breath, strength and active rest while maintaining a sense of playfulness. Her work for the last seven years includes training private clients, aiding them with pain management, birth recovery or general well being through yoga and exercise. In addition to teaching yoga, Avita has a Masters in Political Science from the New School of Social Research and is a passionate advocate of social justice, feminism and anti-racist activism within and beyond the wellness industry. You can find out more about Avita and her work at <a href="https://www.avitayoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">avitayoga.com</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yogawithavita/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yogawithavita</a>. Check out her September workshop with Eleni and Liz on The Connective, <a href="https://www.theconnectivestudio.com/en/listings/1071285-earth-fire-water-a-pre-and-post-natal-video-workshop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Earth, Fire, Water</a>. And find out more about her collaboration with Tejal Yoga and Social Justice at <a href="http://tejalyoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tejalyoga.com</a> The book Avita referenced, What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverberg can be found <a href="https://www.corysilverberg.com/what-makes-a-baby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Ep 033: Avita Bansee | Politics and Anti-racism in Pre- and Postnatal Yoga