Deafhood is…
Deafhood is ‘a process to decolonize our mind, body and spirit from colonization’. ~Dr. Paddy Ladd
Deafhood is a Deaf individual’s process and journey to centering the self. With open minds and hearts, all human beings are welcome to explore the dimensions of Deafhood. Each person’s unique presence and existence is not a question. Just be.
Yoga is…
The real goal of yoga; ultimately, all the yoga practices bring us to realize our true nature and free us from the suffering that comes from identifying with our body, mind and ego.
Yoga, is an individual’s process and journey to centering the self. With open minds and hearts, all human beings are welcome to explore the ancient, yet valid, integrated healing approaches to educating the body, mind and spirit.
Deafhood Yoga®
Deafhood = essence of sign language
Deafhood = home
Deafhood = language alignment
Deafhood = natural identity
Deafhood = positive thinking (consciousness)
Deafhood = lineage of knowledge
Deafhood = unity of oneself with community
Yoga = essence of breathing
Yoga = relaxation
Yoga = body alignment (asanas)
Yoga = natural food (diet)
Yoga = positive thinking (meditation)
Yoga = lineage of knowledge
Yoga = unity of oneself with nature
Deafhood Yoga® is a new branch of yoga that embodies the blissful gifts of Deaf and yoga practice.
Deafhood Yoga®: Its Practices
Deafhood Yoga is a philosophy, science, art and way of healing that is achieved through one’s personal practice. It is taught through practice with love.
Deafhood Yoga is the Deaf-centered way of life that reflects a sense of honoring the higher self.
Deafhood Yoga incorporates the following into its practices:
• Being visual in the teaching of yoga through direct classic American Sign Language
• Creating a healthy ASL-centered environment
• Dedicating careful attention to peripheral visual space
• Witnessing one’s natural process from alertness to relaxation, especially through the “Buddha Way” (having the eyes closed halfway)
• Incorporate the teachings of classic Hatha Yoga from the Sivananda lineage of India
• Sharing the practice of ahmisa (non-harming and non-violent)
