2.16 Dare to Dream

Tanisha Hubbard-Hood, or Tan (they/them/she), is a caregiver, solo-parent, movement instructor, Yoga student and aspiring activist. While the physical practice of yoga is what drew them to the mat, it was the calling of something deeper that led to the decision to complete a YTT. The introduction of the 8-limbed path during training was the starting point of their curiosity of the intersection of yoga and social justice. Forever a student of the practice, Tan is always eagerly seeking out spaces where crucial conversations around accessible wellness and movement are being held. This includes completing workshops/programs for Yoga For 12-Step Recovery, Accessible Yoga, and Skill in Action. Their deep practice of self-study is heavily inspired/influenced by other community members and teachers and in the ways that they bravely show up and share their stories. The current question(s) on Tan's mind: How can I acknowledge/heal all the trauma and dysfunction that I have inherited and in turn transform my lineage? Or, another way to frame that question - how do I alleviate my own suffering so the ones who come after me don't take that on as well? Given my current situation/social location, what is my role?