For our first episode of 2020 Jo and Rane speak with Michelle Cassandra Johnson. Michelle Cassandra Johnson is a writer, yoga teacher, social worker, activist, and author of Skill in Action. Skill in Action is an unflinching look at power and privilege, oppression, liberation and suffering, and invites readers to take steps to make changes in their lives to create a world that allows all of us to be free. It incorporates yogic philosophy, poetry and personal practice as a path towards dismantling racism. In this episode, we learn about Michelle's background growing up in Richmond, Virginia, how she discovered yoga and the inspiration for writing the book Skill in Action. Also, Rane was surprised to learn that he was selected as one of 20 Teachers of Colour to Watch in 2020! https://www.yogawallanyc.com/blog/2020/1/9/20-yoga-teachers-of-color-to-watch-in-2020 Links Michelle's website: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillinaction/ Skill in Action: https://www.michellecjohnson.com/skill-in-action-book Makarlu Masterclass: https://www.gardenofyoga.com.au/workshops/makarlu-masterclass/