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Podcast: Your Spiritual Besties
Episode: 085: Reclaiming African Roots: Kemetic Yoga, Safe Spaces, and Spiritual Parenting
Description: In this episode, Lauren and Rashida dive into the impact of hot weather on moods and introduce their guest, Dr. Auburn E. Ellis. Dr. Auburn is an experienced registered yoga teacher and founder of Studio 5400. She shares her spiritual journey from a Baptist upbringing to discovering yoga, with a special focus on Kemetic yoga, an ancient Egyptian style that honors African heritage. Together, they discuss the importance of cultural representation in yoga, the underrepresentation of African culture, and how global colonialism has erased contributions from marginalized communities.
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