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Reimagining Rest

an interview with Aarti Tejuja and Sojourner Zenobia

The Arrow’s Managing Editor, shah noor hussein and Chief Editor Gabriel Daley had the opportunity to speak with Sojourner Wright and Aarti Tejuja, co-founders of Antara, whose “mission it is to facilitate the transformative space of the in between so that inner change can collectively guide us to collectively build a more connected and liberated world.” On their website, Aarti and Sojourner observe ‘antara is a Sanskrit word meaning within, in the middle, in between. The in between space is where rest, creativity, healing, and evolving happens. We asked them about their experience of rest and creativity in their personal and work lives. Read More

Empowering Community

with Holly Gayley & Aarti Tejuja

Many people say that what they want is “community.” But when asked to break down that word, people have vastly different definitions and ideas. How can we build “community” when we can’t agree on what we want to create or when we don’t know how to hold space for difference? When we are part of “community,” to what extent do each of us feel empowered to voice our feelings, to surface and explore tensions, and to be fully ourselves in relationship? This dialogue with Aarti Tejuja and Holly Gayley explores the meaning of “community,” our longing to be in connection, and the challenges that entails. Read More

Weekly Dharma Gathering

Talks with Aarti Tejuja

Be Professional and Have More Fun

Beyond the Stethoscope Podcast with Angela Demaree

Episode Overview

In this episode, I talk with Aarti Tejuja (she/her) is sacred space holder/facilitator, healer and social activist. Aarti has also been a community organizer, youth mentor and advocate for those impacted by the current punitive justice system. 

Aarti currently co-owns Antara with Sojourner Wright. Antara means “the space of the in between” is Sanskrit and its mission is to guide companies and individuals through times of the in between or challenging times of change. Aarti and Sojourner create transformative portals that guide groups of people through journeys of healing, decision making, conflict resolution, rights of passage, uncovering biases and more. These portals are facilitated using embodiment practices, rest practices, healing the inner child through play, transformative justice, emergence, and elemental healing.

The Road Home Podcast

with Ethan Nichtern

Episode 7: The Future of Shambhala

Ethan invites Aarti Tejuja, Dr. Shanté Paradigm Smalls and David Perrin to the show for an open discussion of the revelations which have recently transformed the Shambala community and together look forward to where they see the future of Shambala.

The group examines the impact of the allegations against Shambala leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, of abuse and misconduct, has had on themselves and the community. They examine questions of inclusivity, the responsibility of leadership and awareness towards marginalization in Shambala and other spiritual communities. Join these four for an honest reflection of missteps taken and the opportunity for moving forward with greater accountability, transparency and parity among all members of the Sangha.

Episode 43: What Comes After Shambhala?

This is the continuation of a conversation held in November of 2018 around the impact that allegations against Shambhala leader Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche had on themselves and their community. We discussed how our paths have evolved since the collapse of Shambhala international in 2018, and how we currently relate to lineage, teachers, and empowerment.