Practice

A Hard Question About South Asian gender diversity — hijra and kothi

Examine your assumptions about gender and identity through ancient South Asian wisdom. Explore what hijra and kothi traditions reveal about diversity and b

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What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Juana. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Juana, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Juana

Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.

Understand first

Spiritual Authority and Sacred Lineage Knowledge as Resistance and Justice Reclaiming Historical Presence and Contribution Economic Independence and Livelihood Dignity Bodily Autonomy and Gender Expression

Go deeper

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Peri

New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.