Yoke

Starts off strong and, aside from a brief detour into astrology/tarot woo, remains strong. I really like Stanley's ... soul, maybe? She Gets It: why we yoga. How we yoga. Breath. Self-awareness and -forgiveness and -amusement. Her voice, though, I had a little trouble with: there was a swagger that felt at odds with what I see as her message. Then again, that might be a voice that resonates with those who move through the world as Black and Queer.

The essays are much more than reflection: she shines a spotlight on racism, sexism, cultural appropriation, consumerism, fat shaming, all of it woven with yoga and breath and awareness so although there's a lot of discomfort — including her own — it's always with breath. The kind of discomfort that invites exploration. This is a thinking person's book.

Wow. Just Wow. I learned so much from this book about myself, life and people in general that I almost feel too humbled to have an opinion. I will say this: I enjoy Jessamyn so much. I am a follower of her Instagram page, a subscriber to the Underbelly and have read both of her books. Her take on life and fluidity of truth and knowledge of self in this world inspires me and makes me feel whole. I hope that she comes out with more content, I cannot wait to consume and reconsume it all 10/10 would recommend reading this book on your yoga (and self-acceptance) journey.