GET ACTIVE ANACOSTIA! DC YOGA WEEK
May 10, 2012
A tide is turning east of the river and it washes ashore on May 14- May 17 with Active Anacostia a Yoga Studio Pop-Up at Tendani Art Place on 1922 MLK Jr. Ave SE!
From the first day that I moved to Anacostia, I have always envisioned a place for healthy food, holistic health and integrated movement. My optimism waned as people would mock me and scoff at the idea that progressive health could happen in the hood. But lately, things have shifted and residents east of the river are demanding a better quality of life.
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| Yoga is just the beginning |
In collaboration with Tendani Art Place, DC Yoga Week, National Women’s Health Week and WABA Bike to Work Day, wellness experts, yoga teachers and activists will build and share energy on how we can collectively revolutionize health in our neighborhood.
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| We want more for our health |
Guest Instructor Juneous Pettijohn will launch DC Yoga Week in Anacostia with a restorative Yin Yoga practice. Juneous has over 500 hours of Yoga Alliance teacher training, a background in Public Health and currently teaches throughout Washington DC. Learn more about Juneous at www.myyogalifecoach.com.
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| Juneous Pettijohn |
Yoga Teacher Sia Tiambi Barnes will bring her Hip-Hop infused practice to the east side with a Wednesday “Word is OM” yoga class. Trained directly under Faith Hunter, Sia’s smooth yoga style creates a warm yet challenging class. Learn more about Sia at www.concreteyogi.com
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| Sia Tiambi Barnes |
Closing out the week, I will elevate the energy with a rigorous “Activate” yoga class blending Kemetic Yoga with Hatha Vinyasa Flow on Thursday. Stay for vegan delights by Chef Brennan Gerald and Vibe Sessionz hosted by Tendani Mpulbusi El
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| Sari aka Anacostia Yogi |
Active Anacostia is a vision come true for me! All the doubters and naysayers will be watching to see if Anacostia will support a space for visionary health. Can a mixed-space yoga studio work in Anacostia? Will people show up? Do we have a market for health and better living? We will soon find out!
Join me for Active Anacostia
1922 MLK JR. Avenue SE
ALL CLASSES Start at 6:30pm
Suggested Donation $5
Register Online http://activeanacostia.eventbrite.com/
Register Online http://activeanacostia.eventbrite.com/
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I would love to come & see a holistic, active environment East of the River! Question: Are these adult only events? If so I think personally for myself that would make it impossible to attend & that might also be something to consider for the future. Great work 🙂
Hey Stephanie,
Nothing isimpossible!
Health Services for Children with Special Needs offers Yoga with child care on Tuesdays 6pm and 7pm!
They are located at 2124 MLK Jr. Avenue SE.
The classes are led by Dierdre Misty Smith!
You are truly right, nothing is impossible! Thanks so much for sharing this resource! I never knew about it. I will definitely have to check it out.
I think I need some hip hop infused yoga. I’ve got to be able to find some in NYC right?
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