Q U I E T r E V O L u t i o n Y O G A & C O M M U N I T Y e n g a g e m e n t O P P O R T u n i t y
With the state of the world as it is...are any of you thinking, "what can I do to make it through, to make a difference, and to fall in love with the world again?". I have been struck with a concept that I want to open up to the community. It's called the Quiet Revolution. It's about holding space for ourselves, to heal - and to provide healing for our community through acts of service and a common bond or goal.
It frustrates me that I can not save child I see on a screen who is subjected to violence and oppression on the other side of the world. I do not feel empowered enough to end wars with my efforts, or change policy. What I can do is organize people who share this idea that creating change within our immediate surroundings (self, family and community) is the way to create lasting change in the world. So let's start a Quiet rEVOLution!
This will be a yoga class for anyone - even those without experience - because the focus is on stillness, holding space for yourself - and even includes guided meditation. There is plenty of hustle and bustle, being on-the-go, and doing all the things. What I continue to hear from friends, family, clients is that it's hard to sit still. It's challenging to stop in the quiet and hear the murmurs in the recesses of our minds. I've got to say that this is another case of "we need to do what is difficult" in order to get better, to heal, and to grow.
Are you with me?! Let's sit with it. Let's hold space for ourselves and then make this space (our community) a little better. The yoga is by donation only. A portion of the donation for yoga class will help to cover my time, and the rental of the space (which is a detail I'm still working out) and a portion of your donation for yoga will go to the service project. Once I find the studio space we will hold space for ourselves and our community...one Saturday per month to start! What time of day suits you? Morning? Evening? Afternoon? Let me know. Reply. I love hearing from you!
I have selected the first community service opportUNITY to create a meal for those who are home insecure and staying at our local shelter at CCJ (Coalition for Compassion and Justice) on Saturday the 24th of August. ANYONE who wants to participate can let me know, and we will organize elements of the meal that each person will donate and I will coordinate delivery. People taking part in the Quiet Revolution Class can opt in or out of each monthly service event -and I will keep you all in the loop via this monthly email in case you can't make it to the class, but want to do your part.