19. There are Many Different Paths
Kiesha, a full-time yoga teacher and trainer, has a respected and well-deserved reputation in the national yoga community. She is Co-Director of the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color™ and a member of the board of directors for Amplify and Activate, a nonprofit community that focuses on yoga as a form of self-care and social justice.
In addition to teaching through her own I Am Yoga organization, Kiesha has been Yoga Director at Charlotte Family Yoga Center and has taught for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. She is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher trainer, and has conducted numerous impactful workshops. She has been featured in the book Yes Yoga Has Curves and other publications.
With a graduate degree in Asian studies, Kiesha brings knowledge of Asian philosophy, religion, and language, as well as Eastern philosophy including Taoism, Buddhism, and Hinduism. In addition to being a teacher, she is a wife and mother. When Kiesha does sit down, she is reading, meditating and breathing.
The yoga experience with Kiesha: Kiesha teaches with a confidence that comes from strong training and rich experience. Her instruction is careful and crystal clear; she gives options and variations that make her classes accessible for students at any level. Kiesha specializes in Yin Yoga, which allows for deep stretches and in-depth exploration of each pose. She also has training in prenatal yoga, Curvy Yoga, restorative, and Grounded Kids as well as Chinese medicine.
Current mood: Waiting for things to be revealed.
Favorite movie: Under the Cherry Moon (1986) Musical/Romance
In this episode Kiesha offers teachings about:
The meaning of the practice of yoga
Yoga philosophy
Death as a teacher
Balance
The need to keep moving
The need to grieve
The practice of grieving
The practice of remembering
How to bring playfulness in during a time of great loss
The importance of community
How to live your yoga
The Bhagavad Gita
There are many different paths
Teachers/Ancestors
Black Yoga Teachers Alliance
Renewal
Connect with Kiesha on her website and on Instagram @iamyogaclt
Podcast music by Charles Kurtz