Resources
We have put together some resources you might find helpful, including an introduction to some yoga philosophy, YouTube videos, books, links to useful organisations and charities.
8 Limbed Path of Yoga from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
1. YAMAS
Ahimsa - Non-violence
Satya - Truthfulness
Asteya - Non-stealing
Brahmacharya - Non-excess
Aparigraha - Non-possessiveness
2. NIYAMAS
Saucha - Cleanliness
Santosha- Contentment
Tapas - Self-discipline
Svadhyaya- Self-Study
Ishvara Pranidhana - Trust in / connection to higher self / spiritual knowledge
3. ASANA
4. PRANAYAMA
Breathwork practice. Control / observing of breath.
5. PRATYAHARA
Sense withdrawal. Focusing inward
6. DHARANA
7. DHYANA
8. SAMADHI
Enlightenment - oneness, connection with universe and self
YouTube Videos
Yoga for Post Top Surgery
Beginners Yoga with Madhura
ECY trauma informed Mat practice
Nourished Natasha Yoga
Shaking - Somatic Technique
Flow with Ari - Chair Yoga
ECY trauma informed chair practice
Pandiculation - Somatic Technique
Fringe(ish) - Fat Positive Yoga
Books
Every Body Yoga by Jessamyn Stanley
A Queer Dharma by Jacoby Ballard
Practices for Embodied Living by Hillary L. McBride
How We Heal by Alexandra Elle
Skill in Action by Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Your Body Your Yoga by Bernie Clark
Yamas & Niyamas by Deborah Adele
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
The Bhagavad Gita by Krishna Dvaipayana / Vyasa
The Art of Receiving and Giving. The Wheel of Consent by Betty Martin
Healing the Child Within by Dr Charles L. Whitfield
Boundaries and Relationships by Dr Charles L. Whitefield
Lunar Living by Kirsty Gallagher
Body Positive Power by Megan Jayne Crabbe
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
Radical Belonging by Lindo Bacon
Health at Every Size by Lindo Bacon
Body Respect by Lindo Bacon & Lucy Aphramore
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
Crip Theory by Robert McRuer
Walking Each Other Home by Ram Dass & Mirabai Bush
Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh
The Yoga Manifesto by Nadia Gilani
Services
Yoga with Avery - queer and trans yoga teacher
Manera Coaching with Nicola - EFT tapping and Celtic Reiki
Feral Gaze with Liulfr - Queer inclusive cacao and ceremonial space holder
Jasmine Kate Wickens - energy / shadow worker, supported introspection
If you have any other resources or queer services you’d like to share, please let us know!