Liberatory imagination: rooting in faith

led by Amera Al-Ali & Tiffany Wong

When

Sunday August 11, 2024 . 2-4 pm

Where

The Groove Chicago (2920 N Pulaski Rd)

Intentions

  • Rest / Grieve / Acknowledge underlying emotions. 

  • Journal and move to facilitate healing and processing. 

  • Cultivate embodiment of our values.

What to expect


We invite Palestinian/SWANA/BIPOC and co-conspirator organizers, visualizers, and dreamers to join us at The Groove for a co-led group discussion, yoga, and journaling circle: Liberatory Imagination. 

This program explores the themes of liberatory imagination as a form of resistance. We invite you to join us in exploring and digesting what faith (without affiliation from any religion/institution - but each person can draw from their personal belief set) feels like in our bodies as we move towards a future that is unknown. Being rooted in faith means that we move from the foundation where a world free from colonization and exploitation is possible and necessary. Closing with a restorative yoga practice, this gathering will offer a space to explore being rooted in faith, release tension, and continue to find strength in the ongoing fight for justice.

Liberation is possible, collective care is healing, rooting in the possibility is key - none of us are free until we are all free.

Bring a yoga mat, your favorite journal, and dress in comfortable clothing. All yoga supplies (mats, blocks, bolsters) available.

Access notes

Kn95 or n95 masks are required - we will have them onsite (provided by @chicagomaskbloc), Masking is required for the duration of the class, Air filter will be present in the space, Free parking on street, front door leads to the lobby of the studio - leading to door two that leads to the yoga studio, one level - no stairs, One gender neutral bathroom - not wheelchair accessible, Scent free space [please avoid strong perfumes + scents], all yoga supplies (mats, blocks, bolsters) available.

This event was produced by

Tiffany Wong and Amera Al-Ali 

@tiffanywongart - Tiffany Wong (Art + Liberation Facilitator)  + @yogawithamera_ - Amera Al-Ali (200 E-RYT, MSN, RN, BSN, Registered Nurse, Sound Meditation Facilitator)

Cost

$20-$40 (Sliding Scale)

If the cost is unaccessible, please email us. No BIPOC will be turned away.

*25% of ticket sales will be donated to support activism efforts, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.*

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