Queer Yoga

""Mookaite [Kite] Jasper has written the first yoga book I know of that treats queer identity not as an afterthought, but as the very framework for practice. . . . Wholeness is always intersectional. . . . To be queer is to carry a superpower. We are the human mirrors of nature itself: every single one of us is as unique and necessary as each flower, snowflake, and blade of grass. Kite has given us a resource that will last for generations: a reminder that our queerness is not a limitation but a light."" --Jessamyn Stanley, from the foreword to Queer Yoga ""In Queer Yoga, immerse yourself in a transformative journey where yoga meets the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences. This pioneering work, crafted by lovely Kite, a dedicated teacher from the North of England, weaves together yoga philosophy, affirmations, and personal reflections tailored for the queer community. ... This book is a beacon of hope and healing for those reaching out to connect with their true selves and their community. ... It offers a compassionate space for reflection and growth, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the LGBTQIA+ community. A truly inspiring and empowering resource."" --Rodrigo Souza, disabled yoga teacher at Allihopa Yoga and teacher trainer with the Accessible Yoga School ""Queer Yoga is an inviting, year-long companion to your yoga practice, with monthly themes that build thoughtfully on one another. Each chapter is infused with queer yoga philosophy, the author's lived wisdom, joyful rituals, and journaling prompts, and every step includes variations for different bodies and minds. It's an interactive and accessible sanctuary of a book, and I'm excited to weave it into my year."" --Katy Lees, author of The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-being and Queer Minds ""Queer Yoga invites yoga practitioners to embrace their unique identities and sexualities with joy. This is the kind of yoga community I needed when I was coming out as a bisexual young adult - welcoming, celebratory, and accessible. Mookaite Jasper translates contemplations into tangible practices for deeper embodiment."" --Emily Anderson, yoga therapist, C-IAYT at All Bodies Welcome Yoga ""At the heart of the yoga teachings is the essential concept of unity in diversity. This is the recognition that we are simultaneously all the same and completely different. Our spiritual essence is universal, but our bodies, our minds, and our lived experiences are completely individual. In other words, we don't need to be anything other than ourselves to have a profound spiritual connection. This is the message of Queer Yoga, a book that celebrates our diversity like a warm hug, holding us closely and whispering in our ear, 'You are loved exactly as you are.'"" --Jivana Heyman, director of Accessible Yoga and author of Accessible Yoga, Yoga Revolution, and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga