As our days are getting shorter and nights longer, come rest, reflect and renew in the company of other BIPOC friends. We'll spend the afternoon exploring self compassion through restorative yoga and poetry with time for reflection, writing, relational practices... and tea and food, of course!
About Gagan:
After practicing for almost 20 years and not seeing much of herself reflected in studios or western yoga culture, Gagan 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, frontline workers and in IBPOC and queer affinity spaces. Her approach is gentle and emphasizes 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 IBPOC mindfulness meditation group.
What to bring:
Your favorite hoodie or blanket or pillow that might help you to feel comfortable (comfy pjs and slippers welcome!)
Blankets - 2 preferably (the studio no longer provides these - please bring your own if you can; I'll have a few extra)
Yoga mat (there are some for use in the studio - we can even double up for extra cush)
Journal, pen
Mug for tea
Health Protocols:
Mats will be spaced in the studio; all props will be sanitized and we will ask for help in cleaning props used at the end of each class; You may choose to bring your own props from home
If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms or live with someone who is experiencing cold or flu symptoms, please choose to stay home. We will have people in the class with compromised immune systems and it’s important we take care of eachother.
Masks are optional
A note about dana:
Classes will be offered on a dāna/dhakshini basis. Dāna (दान) is a Sanskrit word for the virtue of generosity. Dāna is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is an offering from the heart. Dāna can be made at the end of the class via dāna box on the front counter or e-transfer (gaganleekha@gmail.com). I have no expectations or preferences for when or how you give - please follow your own impulse/desire to practice reciprocity. If you are unable to offer dāna at this time, please simply receive and let these classes nourish you - that in itself if is a generous gift. Thank you so much for sharing in practice in this way !
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