Join us for a series of FREE yoga sessions followed by a sharing circle led by Gagan Leekha from August-October 2021. We’d like to thank our amazing instructor Jessica Barudin for leading our June-August sessions as we welcome our second instructor, the lovely Gagan Leekha to our team, check out her bio below!
These sessions will consist of a 40 minute guided yoga practice accessible to many bodies led by Gagan Leekha, followed by a sharing circle where we will all have a chance to introduce ourselves, share what we feel called to share and connect to the teachings of each session. The sharing circle is informal, it is a space where we can explore different themes connected to holistic healing (themes listed below) and build community. These sessions will take place online through zoom video conferencing.
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FACILITATOR BIO: Gagan Leekha (she/her)
After practicing for almost 20 years and not seeing much of herself reflected in studios or western yoga culture, Gagan Leekha (she/her) began her teacher training in therapeutic and trauma-informed yoga in 2017 with a vision to share yoga where people already gather, and to help make yoga more accessible to all bodies. Gagan has facilitated yoga in transition houses, with newcomer groups and frontline workers. Her approach is gentle and emphasises choice and options to help foster safety and accessibility. Her practice is influenced by her family Sikh faith and culture, Buddhist teachings, and social justice. She is also a co-founder of Sweet Refuge, a peer-led BIPOC mindfulness meditation group and a co-facilitator of Yoga Outeach's BIPOC Core Training Program.
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DATES & SCHEDULE (Dates subject to change):
August Dates -
1) Sunday August 15th @ 10AM PDT (theme: loving kindness)
September Dates-
1) Sunday, September 12th @ 10AM PDT (theme: compassion)
2) Sunday, September 26th @ 7PM PDT (theme: joy)
October Dates-
1) Sunday, October 3rd @ 7PM PDT (theme: equanimity)
2) Sunday, October 17th @ 10AM PDT (theme: transforming the heart)
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Please register for FREE through Eventbrite to ensure your spot in each of our sessions from August-October 2021.
Click Here to Register:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../bipoc-online-yoga-sharing...
Click the ZOOM link below to join each session!
Join Zoom Session -
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85430211197
Meeting ID: 843 0470 5840
***Password to enter ZOOM meeting will be emailed to you once registered***
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ZOOM Conference calling information:
Zoom Meetings is a way to connect and come together face to face through video and audio from your mobile devices or personal desktop.
***You do not need to have a Zoom account to attend a Zoom meeting or interview. You will be prompted to download the software, once you have clicked on the link that you have been provided. You may also wish to create an account, but that is not required to participate in a Zoom meeting ***
Please feel free to contact Shaunella at Shaunella@sniwwoc.ca with any questions or if you need any assistance with Zoom.
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We acknowledge that this event is hosted from the traditional territory of the Lekwungen (lək̓ʷəŋən) people, currently and specifically the Esquimalt, the Songhees and the W̱SÁNEĆ.