The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 335: Black Lives Matter is Yoga with Danielle Tridenti   Description: Black Lives Matter (BLM) was formed ten years ago, and while many people jumped on the bandwagon and pledged their support for the cause a few years ago in light of the murder of George Floyd, it seems like BLM is getting “less popular”. It is important to continue this conversation about BLM and explore how it relates to yoga. Danielle Tridenti shares their experience in showing up as an ally for the cause.   Danielle is a facilitator of yoga, an embodiment coach, and an equity + inclusion group facilitator/consultant, who believes that cellular and personal change informs and affects institutional, collective, and cultural change. They have over 5000 hours of training in yoga, somatics, trauma informed care, anti-racism, equity + inclusion, as well as 20 years of experience in teaching and group facilitation, and 10 years as a mental health clinician and social worker. Currently, Danielle offers individual and group experiences, education/training, coaching, and consulting centered around embodying equity, LGTBQIA2S+ affirmation and inclusion, and solidarity with a trauma informed, intersectional, anti-racist, anti-patriarchal, and anti-oppression framework to individuals and organizations.   Recently, a student in Danielle’s class asked Danielle to remove their BLM shirt. Danielle shares more about how they handled that situation with the student and the studio they were teaching at, as well as their thoughts on why yoga is political. Danielle also explains why BLM and showing up as an ally is part of yoga. And discusses privilege, creating “safe spaces” in yoga, and how ahimsa (non-violence) ties into all of this.   Key Takeaways: [2:39] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Danielle Tridenti. [8:12] What does Danielle do and who do they do it for? [11:17] Recently, a yoga student attending Danielle's class asked them to remove their Black Lives Matter t-shirt. Danielle recounts the experience. [16:21] How did Danielle follow up after the incident? What kind of reaction did the studio she was teaching at have after this incident? [19:57] Why is Black Lives Matter yoga? [26:47] What is Danielle's reaction to people who complain about how these discussions always feel "in your face" or that we are still having these conversations. [34:34] Shannon pops in with a shout out of thanks to sponsor, OfferingTree [37:01] What are some of the actions that people can take to support Black Lives Matter and create a world that is equal and just? [43:01] What are some other resources yoga teachers can use to get educated and learn more about this topic? [48:39] Learn more from Danielle by connecting with them on Instagram. [49:28] Shannon shares some of her key takeaways from this conversation with Danielle.   Links: Danielle Tridenti Dr. Bettina Love Michelle Cassandra Johnson Resmaa Menakem Susana Barkataki Are We Free Yet? by Tina Strawn  Lara Rod Owens Octavia Raheem Tristan Katz Jacoby Ballard Related Podcast Episodes: 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten 199: Creating Inclusive Yoga Spaces Erin Ajayi 189: Your Movement Science is Racist with Jesal Parikh  BONUS: Anti-Racism & Yoga with Michelle Johnson 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman 266: Social Location, Power & Privilege with Raudhah Rahman 231: Conscious Marketing with Tristan Katz 230: Anti-Oppression Yoga with Pooja Virani 246: Anger, Forgiveness & Self-Care with Jacoby Ballard 276: Caring for Yoga's South Asian Roots with Susanna Barkataki 334: Many Shades of Brown in Yoga with Anjali Rao Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group Pelvic Health Professionals   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTr