“I loved being in a space for POC, especially in a town like Middlebury, that is so predominantly white. I felt comfortable and encouraged to be myself and try new things.”
“I have new connections & a sense of community & belonging. I feel more able to wind down & be in the present. I’ve noticed I’ve been less critical of myself & my flaws.”
“The mellow, gentle pace of the class was perfect. I felt so welcomed, included, and valued in the space.“
“The mellow, gentle pace of the class was perfect. I felt so welcomed, included, and valued in the space.“
"People from marginalized backgrounds are heavily impacted by trauma, yet often have the least access to healing spaces like yoga studios. The Yoga Equity Project seeks to address this disparity in the most straightforward way possible, by removing each and every barrier that impedes full participation in healthy practices like yoga."
"It made me feel soooooo happy to be around so many people of color during the adult yoga class. You’re investing in people’s mental and physical health and supporting the creation of much needed community."
"Our dream is for yoga studios all over the United States to follow our example and create their own Yoga Equity Project!"
"It has been a really rewarding experience to be a part of this community. We always have snacks prepared for us right after class which gives us the opportunity to get to know our other students and had helped me make a lot of new friends."