Teachers: Kim Deshaies & Kelly Vogel
Dates: Saturday, February 6th
Saturday, February 13th
Time: 1:00-3:00PM
Suggested Donation: Tiers - $20, $30, $40
No one turned away for lack of funds
What does it feel like to turn inward and practice self-care? How can we extend the richness of self-care to benefit our communities? In this 2-part yoga and voice workshop, we will examine and practice personal wellness and investigate how self-care can expand in support of those around us. Through gentle postures, grounding vocal exercises, and creative meditations, we will explore how the peace we gain on the mat can be a calling to create a more equitable, supportive society for all.
A portion of proceeds will go to the Amherst Survival Center, a local community center that offers resources to help people meet their basic needs. They currently provide free meals and free groceries. They continue to provide showers, laundry, and lockers for people experiencing homelessness. Their resource center also provides fuel assistance and Salvation Army vouchers, as well as advice about additional services that community members need. These services are provided with COVID protocols in mind, are made possible by a large team of volunteers, and are available to all.
To learn more about Amherst Survival Center, including ways you can get involved or receive support, please click here.
In an effort to make this community care workshop accessible to as many in our community as possible, please see the tier pricing options and know that no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Pay from the heart and choose the payment option that feels appropriate for you.
The Teachers
Kim Deshaies is a yoga teacher and student dedicated to sharing practices for individual and collective resilience, mental health, and overall well-being. She aims to empower others to take their practice off the mat in ways that support their individual needs, lives, and work in the world.
Kelly Vogel is the founder of Sound Passage, a practice to help people embody the power of their own voice through gentle sound and movement. She has been a singer and college educator for over 20 years, supporting people of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, genders, and walks of life find their voice.