Shawn
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RE: Lesson 3, Chapters 23-24

What is next for me? I will continue to work on my own healing, using various avenues, and continue to resource myself so that I am able to show up, g...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 1, Chapter 18-22

1. I'm only just learning how to truly take care of myself. I've always been a caretaker and a 'helper' and I've taken time to reflect on the why of t...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 10-11

@nicole I know I answered this question during our time together on Saturday, but thought I'd answer here as well. While teaching, I have never encoun...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 3, Chapters 13-17

I love these practices! I've been fortunate to experience many of them with friends, partners and some in group classes. Among my favorites is rubbing...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 2, Chapter 12

These practices came at a perfect time since I have been dealing with an issue with my partner the past couple of days that is creating conflict, givi...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 10-11

I really loved these chapters. I love that they offer the foundations and opportunities to take action, providing something tangible to begin the work...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 3, Chapter 8-9

@carriehoffman I've also been interested in offering yoga to the COs and staff of the prison where I teach. I think it may offer some support for all ...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 3, Chapter 8-9

@nicole Absolutely. I agree it is a huge distinction in the experience of black bodies vs. white bodies when encountering police bodies. And a reason ...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 2, Chapters 4-7

@nicole Looking back, I think it was just that...conscious effort to override the lizard brain. I am used to tapping into sensation when I'm feeling u...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 3, Chapter 8-9

The first time I witnessed a black person being arrested was just 6 years ago during the Ferguson protests over the killing of Mike Brown. I felt ange...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 2, Chapters 4-7

1. I did not enjoy this exercise. I thought back to several instances where my lived experience was not acknowledged or even believed. It was minimize...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 1-3

@carriehoffman I can relate to growing up in a family that went to church and viewed things from the lens of the white savior complex. Always giving o...

3 years ago
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RE: Lesson 1, Chapters 1-3

1. I grew up in Arizona in a very white area. My family moved there from rural Arkansas in the 60's. We lived across the street from a reservation and...

3 years ago