Practice Makes Purpose: Nicolas de Alejo

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Meet Nicolas de Alejo, founder and CEO (Compassionate Executive Officer) of Men Care Now @mencarenow. I had the blessing of crossing paths with Nicolas while hosting the Men Care Now Compassion series at Yoga Alliance this Spring. We both share a passion for making yogic/meditative practices more welcoming and accessible to men and men of color specifically. Tune in for what will be a passionate conversation about inclusion, re-imagining the way we offer these practices to all communities, and how we can powerfully institute these ancient practices in modern times.

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Practice Makes Purpose: Nicolas de Alejo

Ompractice Presents: Practice Makes Purpose

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Practice Makes Purpose: Yogi J Miles 39:36

4 years ago39:36

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In the final episode of this summer series, we talk with master teacher Yogi J Miles @yogijmiles about the ways we can level up and serve one another in these interesting times. Yogi J and host Reggie Hubbard (@oreggieglobal) share thoughts on the ways we all can do better, what the pandemic has shown us and that if we don’t start doing better - as practitioners and humans - things will only get worse. It is up to us to change ourselves and serve one another.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Marc Settembrino 37:52

4 years ago37:52

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In this episode we discuss notions of fat liberation, body consciousness and complete inclusivity with teacher Marc Settembrino (@fatkidyogaclub). Marc freely shares ideas on how we can make spaces more welcome not only for people in bigger bodies, but also for trans yogis (check out @transyogaproject ) Of the many amazing nuggets of wisdom shared in this conversation, the quote that stands out the most in the context of the continued work of inclusion is: “Who am I leaving out? Who can I better include?” Marc also discussed the situation in Louisiana in light of the recent landfall of Hurricane Ida. For a list of places you can support check out @fatkidyogaclub bio link. If you can’t send money, send prayer and good thoughts. If you do send money, support local groups doing the work.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Oneika Mays 40:36

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This week we sit with Oneika Mays (@oneikamays) to discuss her path from the beginnings of her practice nearly a decade ago and how it now allows her the chance to serve inmates on Rikers Island. Oneika candidly discusses many of the frustrations she feels and how her practices prepare her to hold space for and sit with darkness and complexity rather than avoid it. When asked about those who think yoga/mindfulness and social justice do not mix, Oneika pointedly and compassionately said, “Well then they aren’t practicing.” The episode closes with a centering practice and some sound to seal the delightful conversation. And so it is!…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Leslie Rangel 42:09

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This episode features Leslie Rangel (@thenewsyogi ) and host Reggie Hubbard (@oreggieglobal ) talking about Leslie’s beautiful story of how she merges yogic practice with the rigors of journalism in service to others in the profession. They share similar stories on how their practices were born of the pandemic and a commitment to serve others giving them healing tools to thrive, not just survive, in these interesting times. Tune in and be both entertained and inspired by Leslie’s words, work and wisdom.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Yely Staley 30:08

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I am honored to welcome the amazing Yely Staley for this episode. We will be discussing her work as a bilingual teacher, her amazing usage of props in her videos/classes and anything else she wants to talk about, honestly….. As we enter the final third of the summer series, I am looking forward to continuing to highlight how we all can do better to make wellness, yoga and mindfulness more accessible in all the ways. We can, must and will do better. Asé.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Accessibility with Jivana Heyman 30:34

4 years ago30:34

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Join host Reggie Hubbard as h connects with Jivana Heyman (@jivanaheyman) to learn more about how yoga teachers and practitioners can embody accessibility philosophically and in our actions. Jivana shares from his background as an HIV/AIDS activist wanting to share yoga with his community to alleviate suffering and how that led to the formation of the @accessibleyoga. Tune in and be blessed by this compassionate exchange.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Janessa Mondestin 31:18

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A discussion with Janessa Mondestin talking about the Brave Conversations (@brave.conversations) origin story and what’s missing in the diversity and inclusion talk in Yoga and the surge of antiracism performative PR spin in wellness.

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Practice Makes Purpose: Kristi Trujillo 37:26

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Today we meet Kristi Trujillo and learn about her yoga journey and how she combines both her Native American heritage and lived experience into her offerings. Another heartfelt, conscious conversation about how we hold space for everyBODY - both as teachers and practitioners.

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Practice Makes Purpose: Mike Huggins 33:12

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Join Host Reggie Hubbard as he speaks with Mike Huggins of Transformation Yoga Project, a non-profit organization teaching yoga and mindfulness as a tool for personal change in the lives of people within drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities, the criminal justice system, community transitional centers and VA hospitals.…

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Practice Makes Purpose: Nicolas de Alejo 30:16

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Practice Makes Purpose: Chanel Sledge 37:54

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