Taking up Space: The Wellness Industry
I knew that there would be people who would want to see more diversity and inclusion in the wellness space. I had a feeling that there were probably Black and POC people who were too nervous to attend a yoga class due to being the only “one” in the room.
Connecting to Values
I have started creating my first online course for parents of children with Additional Support Needs/Special Educational Needs.
This is a new aspect of my business, however I have a lot of experience supporting parents and children with ASN/SEN in my community education related roles over the last 15 years. I am keen to do more work with this group of people in future. Who knows I might decide to make it my niche at some point!
Business Growth and Transformation
In my previous blog posts I shared my thoughts on leaving my comfort zone. Actively telling people about this course is another aspect of stepping out of my comfort zone. This is the first time I have developed my own course on diversity and inclusion.
This is a new branch in my business and an expansive way to reach new people in a different format…not on a yoga mat!
Faith in the Unknown
We all have different things we believe could be religious beliefs, faith, spirituality or something else.
You might believe you can't do something but when someone else does the same thing you have faith in their abilities.
The Importance of Diverse Children's Books
The number of children’s books, by UK authors, which have a main character from a BAME background is increasing. However, the numbers are still low.
Highlighting Diversity and Inclusion in the Wellness Industry
The ethnicity of your yoga teacher or other wellness professional isn't of importance to everyone. But for some it is important to learn and be guided by someone with shared and common experiences.