Tag Archives: accountability

Yoga is for you.

  Q: Who is yoga for, anyway?    A: People who have bodies. People who want healing. People who need space to feel their feelings and support to own their truths. People who want connection with themselves and others. People … Continue reading

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I believe (in) you.

A healing space for survivors. We are hurt and horrified. We are devastated and demoralized. We are reeling and raging. Of course we are. And we have a right to be. We have a right to all of our feelings. … Continue reading

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On Pause Until August

Community-based yoga means sometimes our venue isn’t available. Sooooo…this is the last week of classes until August.  While part of me feels guilty and gutted about leaving my post during these harrowing times, another part of me is more sure than … Continue reading

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CSY: Community-Supported Yoga?

New Class | Fund Appeal Summer is a time of exploration, of playing with what’s possible in the peak pulsation. As we build towards Summer Solstice, each day we are being gifted more light and energy with which to pursue … Continue reading

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“Cancelling” and “Collecting” in Trauma Healing

I was moved as always by adrienne maree brown’s post last week about “canceling people,” and likewise by the the number of people reposting it. (Granted, I tend to follow pretty progressive people and folks who I look to for … Continue reading

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What is trauma-informed practice?

[Caption: an image with a quilted border and a piece of paper with the quote, “My core belief: in order to be ‘trauma-informed,’ yoga must include analysis and reflection around structural oppression.”] Some of us might think this is obvious, … Continue reading

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Anti-Racist Yoga Convergence

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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