Surabhi Veitch interviews Aarti Inamdar, classical hatha yoga teacher, on the hierarchy in modern day yoga, parenting, Hinduism, and how to disrupt and challenge the status quo within the yoga space.

We also discuss:

1. Parenting & Yoga

2. Responsibility of Teachers

3. The Hierarchy in Yoga

4. Fighting Against Cultural Appropriation & Colonization

5. Disability & Yoga

6. Importance of Pelvic Physiotherapy

7. Prioritizing Mental & Physical Health as a Parent

8. Hindu Stages of Life

9. Identity Shift as a New Parent

10. Self Care

11. Serving Humanity

12. The Comfort Book

13. Changing Hearts & Minds of Political Leaders

Join host Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with Aarti Inamdar, a yoga teacher and student of classical hatha yoga. With over 15 years of experience, Aarti has a passion for sharing the teachings and wisdom in the sacred ancestral traditions of yoga. You won’t want to miss these episodes as we discuss spiritual healing in yoga, inclusivity within the yoga space, and how the practices of yoga can make you a better parent.

We discuss:

1. Yoga as a Way of Life

2. Inclusivity: Any Body is a Yoga Body

3. Body Shame

4. Parenting & Yoga

5. Spiritual Healing Through Yoga

Surabhi interviews Jesal Parikh on the yoga, compassion, couples therapy, parenting and ways to unlearn cultural appropriation prevalent in the yoga industry.

We discuss cultural appropriation of yoga and South Asian culture, spirituality in yoga, racism, power imbalance and pregnancy and gestational diabetes. Learn about Jesal co-hosting the Yoga is Dead podcast.

Surabhi Veitch interviews antiracism educator, yoga teacher and anti-oppression advocate, Selam Debs, about her personal journey as a Black single mother navigating the complexities of raising a Black son in a white supremacist society. Selam opens up about the struggles she faced, the power of owning her story and her journey towards healing. Together, we delve into the impact of adultification of Black children, the harm of white supremacy culture on body image and parenting, and the necessary pain and joys of waking up to the truth. We explore the transformative power of motherhood and how it has shaped Selam's healing journey and her unwavering commitment to creating a better world for future generations.

Surabhi Veitch interviews Inemesit Graham, repeat guest, fitness and nutrition coach, and anti-racism educator, for a conversation all about self-care, joy, returning to your authentic self, and healing from anti-Black racism.

Are before and after pictures representative of a person’s health? Should we celebrate someone when we see these pictures? Does it make you feel less than or ashamed of yourself? What are we not seeing when we see these photos? Do health and fitness coaches also show photos of their clients who don’t have drastic changes in their body?

Check out this episode to hear my thoughts on why I think before and after pictures are sad. Especially if you’re postpartum or a new mom, please don’t assume that a smaller body is healthier either. Health is not determined by your size and neither is happiness.

When someone asks if you’re pregnant and you’re not, when someone points out you must be going out for a run because you’re trying to lose weight, when someone says you’ve put on a lot of weight, what do you do? How do you respond?

If you’ve been shamed for your body or had inappropriate comments from family, friends or perfect strangers, this episode is for you.

Remember this is not a YOU problem, this is a THEM problem. The problem is not your body, it’s the systems that enable people to constantly objectify women and our bodies. It’s the systems that enable white woman more power and privilege over Black, Indigenous, Brown, Asian and other racialized folks.

Listen to this episode to hear 2 body-shaming incidents that happened in the past couple days, my thoughts around it, and 12 truths I want you to know about your body. Lots of love to you, and remember that the power is within you.

Come join this epic 2-part conversation with Inemesit Graham where we chat about:

body image in fitness and chasing after the flat abs aesthetic

diastasis recti and how aesthetics don’t determine your athletics

body liberty and getting to root cause of body image issues

umbilical hernia, bullying, and harmful white-centric norms

understanding body oppression and aesthetic norms and the role of colonization, slavery and oppression

growing up Black in a society built on white privilege

snapback culture, white supremacy and patriarchy

the freedom in telling your story

Inemesit Graham and Surabhi Veitch chat about:

body image in fitness and chasing after the flat abs aesthetic

diastasis recti and how aesthetics don’t determine your athletics

body liberty and getting to root cause of body image issues

umbilical hernia, bullying, and harmful white-centric norms

understanding body oppression and aesthetic norms and the role of colonization, slavery and oppression

growing up Black in a society built on white privilege

snapback culture, white supremacy and patriarchy

the freedom in telling your story