It's been discussed many many many times in recent years - how the westernisation of yoga has meant the beautiful, deep, meaningful practice has been taken over by predominantly privileged women of white backgrounds. Aside from the authenticity of the practice, how do we ( as a yoga community) ensure that the practices can be accessible for people who don't have money, who don't have access to big studios, or who don't even have access to running water and toilet facilities.....?

This is where Fierce Calm comes in. A charity, set up by Lee and his team, the organisation works to deliver and fund free yoga classes in shelters and community spaces to refugees, survivors of domestic violence, survivors of violence and conflict, and people facing systemic bias due to sexual orientation, income, age, racial or cultural identity. They provide tra ...