Dana Falsetti on White Entitlement, Self-Appointed Authority, and Claiming “Yogi”
Update: 2018-08-08
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In this episode of Deep Dive, Dana discusses why she doesn’t self-identify as a yogi and questions white folks (herself included) feeling innately entitled to words, ideas, symbols, and cultures that aren’t theirs to claim. Dana discusses the role of ego and self-appointed authority in these conversations and their connection to social justice & activism.
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I agree with not using namaste in class or calling ourselves yogi, but I do feel like omitting om from classes is disrespectful. If we omit one mantra, wouldn't that mean we have to omit the rest? As long as we honor the mantras by using them in appropriate ways and not doing it just because we think we should, I believe it's okay. From what I've read, those of Indian descent would like for us here in the west to not water down the practice of yoga, and by omitting mantras that would be watering down the practice.