At the heart of both Yoga and Buddhism lies the principle of ahimsa, or non-harming. This guides my work and my commitment to fostering inclusion, accessibility, and care. I strive to make trauma-informed, therapeutic yoga, Ayurveda, and shadow work available to everyone, including those who may otherwise not have access.

I create spaces where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and welcomed, and I aim to bring the Buddhist principles of compassion, love, wisdom, and interdependence into every client relationship and aspect of my personal practice.

I am actively committed to uncovering and challenging unconscious bias, including racism, gender bias, and other forms of systemic oppression, and to supporting individuals and organizations working to dismantle inequitable systems. Within the wellness community, I work to challenge patterns of compliance that perpetuate racial and social inequalities, and I support initiatives that address white privilege, white supremacy, and structural inequity.

As a lay-ordained Tibetan Buddhist and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I seek to embody Aspirational Bodhicitta through the Four Immeasurables (compassion, loving-kindness, empathetic joy, and equanimity) and to apply these principles inclusively to all people. I strive to put Bodhicitta in Action through the Six Perfections: generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom, making my work a lived expression of equity and care. Bodhicitta is the aspiration to practice for the liberation of all beings, that none of us is free until we all are free.

How I Put JEDI Into Practice

Creating Accessible & Inclusive Spaces

• Promote consistent respectful engagement in all interactions

• Include pronouns in email signatures, Zoom accounts, and communications

• Use inclusive, non-discriminatory trauma-informed language in all client-facing and public communications

• Ensure client environments are welcoming, diverse, and equitable

Raising Awareness & Sharing Resources

• Include a dedicated JEDI section on my website

• Share updates on my JEDI efforts via social media and newsletters

• Develop and maintain accessible resources, including my newsletter, free Insight Timer practices, and other donation-based offerings

Supporting Underrepresented Communities

• Develop and support projects benefiting underserved groups

• Include JEDI considerations in client intake and program design

• Work on an accessible pricing model to increase accessibility to those excluded by the mainstream wellness industry

Ongoing Personal Learning & Growth

• Engage in regular self-reflection and personal practice to dismantle implicit bias (e.g., Feeding Your Demons, Mandala practice)

• Participate in JEDI workshops, training, and relevant literature

• Curate and share a resource list to support continued learning and awareness

My commitment is to create meaningful, lasting change, through personal practice, professional work, and community engagement, so that wellness, growth, and healing are accessible to everyone, and equity is woven into all that I do.