Ayanna F.

Instructor

The Yoga Collaborative

As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher, Ayanna Freedom is trained to help groups, individuals, and organizations amplify their authenticity and empower them to become a better version of themselves, personally and professionally.  From years of research in restorative yoga, Yoga of 12 Step Recovery, Somatic Healing and multiple trauma sensitive yoga informed programs, Ayanna has developed an approach to wellness that gives people an opportunity to release complex trauma out of the body using movement and holistic and mindful techniques, making her a sought after speaker for events, retreats and conferences. Ayanna is a two-time author. Her debut book, “Becoming Free” is a memoir that talks about her journey from addiction to recovery. In her second book, “Unfu*k Your Stuck: The 12 Agreements to Full Body Freedom” she helps others identify stress queues, locate where they are in the body and release them fully using a 12 principle technique she founded. Additionally, she is the host of her podcast “Unfuck Your Stuck”, done with her daughter Blessing.   Ayanna is the Founder of B FREE Wellness Inc. a Non Profit organization that helps marginalized communities access mental health, wellness, movement and holistic services.   Ayanna is a conduit to wellness and believes in the sanctity of mental wealth as opposed to mental health.  When she is not out making the world a better place, you can find Ayanna dancing, writing, and “mom-ing” as a mother, stepmom, and dog mom. She is a person in joyful recovery, yogi, and a lover of breath. Currently, Ayanna lives in Plymouth, MA with her daughter Blessing. To learn more about Ayanna please go to ayannafreedom.com