Tag Archives: anti-racism

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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Embodied Grief Space

Three people are dead, dozens more injured, and many of us are reeling from the events in #Charlottesville yesterday.  Yesterday’s violence, planned and executed by white nationalists, the KKK, white supremacists, alt-right, and others, in collusion with the cops and … Continue reading

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Without (all) women, where will we be?

No class tonight – I am observing International Women’s Day. Please see the first and last part of this post for ways to participate as well. See you on the mat this Saturday or next Wednesday. International Women’s Day Women … Continue reading

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Coming Back Home

In class this week – See Yoga for more details. Wednesday at 5:30pm InQlusive Yoga Wednesday at 7:00pm Yoga for Queers and Misfits Saturday at 10:30am Align and Shine Loves, join me this week in a sweet and simple celebration … Continue reading

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What is being asked of you.

In class this week – See Yoga for more details. Wednesday at 5:30pm InQlusive Yoga Wednesday at 7:00pm Yoga for Queers and Misfits Saturday at 10:30am Align and Shine I find I cannot breath so well right now.  While I … Continue reading

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Is love enough?

In class this week – See Yoga for more details. Wednesday at 5:30pm InQlusive Yoga Wednesday at 7:00pm Yoga for Queers and Misfits Saturday at 10:30am Align and Shine This past weekend, hundreds of folks throughout North Carolina said with … Continue reading

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