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Thanksgiving Teaching Toolkit for Yoga Teachers

Theme Overview

In this curation, we introduce Thanksgiving, including its meaning, controversy and considerations, and ways to honor this observation.

Objective

Become familiar with themes, roots, controversy, considerations and activities associated with Thanksgiving.

Description

Explain the primary theme or meaning behind North American Thanksgiving. Describe the historical roots of the celebration. Describe controversy and considerations surrounding Native Americans and the brutal acts of colonialism they suffered. Provide themes that you might choose to honor Thanksgiving and types of sequences that may support your intention.

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