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About bienestarte

Patty Adams is a bilingual clinical social worker, as well as an experienced yoga teacher and anti-oppression trainer. She is devoted to intersectional organizing, liberation, holistic healing arts, and wellness.

Anti-Racist Yoga Convergence

Posted on July 13, 2016 by bienestarte

Our first event was so well-received, we’re hosting two more: upcoming on September 30 in Carrboro, and Friday November 4 in Raleigh. What is the relationship between your practice and the suffering of the world?  The tools of yoga are … Continue reading →

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Tonight – Mourning and Meaning-Making

Posted on June 15, 2016 by bienestarte

I am in town for one short day, and it doesn’t feel right to be here and not hold space with you.  Join me tonight for a special, all-levels class to hold space for mourning and grief. Special All-Levels Class … Continue reading →

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Humbled today.

Posted on March 22, 2016 by bienestarte

I am humbled and grateful to be featured in Elizabeth Bechard’s new series on modern day women healers. She is an inspiring and enlightened being, and I look forward to collaborating with her soon. Check out my interview on her … Continue reading →

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The Potent Path – A Journey through the Chakras

Posted on February 26, 2016 by bienestarte

The Potent Path: A Journey through the Chakra System Sunday, March 13th from 1-3:30pm Durham Yoga Company – Click here to register The Chakra System is a powerful tool for self-healing and transformation which maps the relationship between the physical … Continue reading →

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Radical Listening, Radical Love

Posted on February 9, 2016 by bienestarte

Nourishing Yourself and Sustaining your Work. Friday, April 22 – Sunday, April 24 Sliding Scale $200-350; Limited Enrollment Work-trade available. Michelle Johnson, LCSW and I are cooking up a weekend retreat which will explore the intersections of trauma-informed yoga, self-care/community-care, … Continue reading →

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Servicios de Salud Mental * Mental Health Services

Posted on October 29, 2014 by bienestarte

English Below Servicio accesible y bilingüe en Salud Mental para gente Queer, Trans*, LGTBQ y otras personas interesadas. Como parte de la Iniciativa para la promoción del Espectro de Diversidad de Género y Sexualidad (GSDS, por sus siglas en ingles) … Continue reading →

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Thank you for visiting. Gracias por visitar.

Posted on October 26, 2014 by bienestarte

Hello and welcome. Thanks for visiting. I am still getting this site up and running. Soon it will be the home for all my work at the intersections of yoga, trauma healing, and social justice.  For now, please check me … Continue reading →

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