Yoga can be an amazing art and science of both personal and
social change and liberation. Come explore connections between
yogic principles, non-violent communication techniques, implicit
bias, partner work and physical adjustments to help us interrogate
and build more just and inclusive communities.
The weekend will include:
-Community agreements,
-Discussion and anchoring in the yamas which root yoga in social
observances first,
-Exploring teachings and tools of NVC that can support us in
building and refining community,
-“Gallery of us” activity that helps us to know who is in the room,
and get us thinking about systems of power that have structured the
world around us and show up in yoga spaces,
-Asana, including partner work focused on connecting breath and
explore support and the ways personal practice is supported by each
other,
-Introduction to implicit bias,
-Best practices for inclusive yoga spaces,
-Thai Yoga Massage,
-Effective yoga assists and adjustments.