OWNING & LOVING ALL OF ME:

YOGA FOR SELF-LOVE, SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AND SELF-CARE FOR BLACK GIRLS

summer LAB DESCRIPTION:

The practice of yoga is an exploration of the self. The purpose of this lab is to help Black girls discover a stronger appreciation for themselves, through an exploration of physical movement (asana), breath exercises (pranayama) and mindfulness (meditation) exercises.

Woven throughout each lab will be lessons in self-love, self-acceptance and self-care. In addition, Black girls will be taught introductory level yoga poses to increase mobility, flexibility and balance. Emphasis will be placed, not on the mastery of the poses, but the process of entering and exiting each pose.

Deadline to Enroll: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

LAB INSTRUCTOR:

Giva "G. Ann" Wilkerson is an educator, writer and yoga teacher originally from Philadelphia, PA, now residing in Brooklyn, NY. She has been teaching and writing on self-discovery and personal development for almost 10 years. In 2012, she founded The Learning Curve Woman, LLC a series of programs designed to educate and assist women and girls with their personal and professional development.

Giva’s relationship with yoga started out of sheer curiosity; but after her first class she was immediately drawn in by the calming, cleansing and rejuvenating effects of the practice, leading her in 2018 to become a certified yoga teacher. A proud and strong advocate for "empowerment" over "improvement", she embraces yoga as a tool for personal growth, clarity and acceptance. Her teaching places great emphasis on body awareness and the connection between breath and movement. Her goal is for her students to leave class more empowered, relaxed, self-aware, and most importantly, happy.

Giva describes herself as a wanderer who leaves her expectations off the mat and embraces her practice as it is — a philosophy she encourages her students to take in and outside of class.

Training and Certifications:

25 Hour Restorative Yoga Training / Yoga and Ayurveda Center (June 2020)
25 Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Training / Yoga Vida (July 2019)
250 Hour Teacher Training / Wake Up Yoga (June 2018)
Mental Health First Aid / Mental Health First Aid USA (February 2017)

LAB DAY, DURATION & TIME:

Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST
(75 Minutes)
4 Weeks: Tuesday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 20