Prison Yoga Poject
Prison Yoga Poject
Yoga for Communities: Healing, Growth, and Community Impact with Shawandra Ford
Yoga for Communities: Healing, Growth, and Community Impact with Shawandra Ford
Yoga for Communities: Healing, Growth, and Community Impact with Shawandra Ford
Friday 4th October 2024
Join Shawandra Ford as she shares her journey of healing through yoga and its impact on communities. A story of resilience, growth, and intergenerational healing.
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Prison Yoga Poject
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Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Body & Mind
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Mindful Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Shawandra Ford shares her journey of finding yoga after personal loss.
- The episode highlights the impact of yoga on underserved communities.
- Shawandra discusses the importance of cultural sensitivity in teaching yoga.
- The benefits of yoga for mental health and trauma are explored.
- Practical advice on introducing yoga to new communities is provided.
Yoga is just a tool to help us rejoin that space.
Yoga for Communities: Healing, Growth, and Community Impact with Shawandra Ford is an episode that takes you on an inspiring journey with Shawandra Ford, a passionate yoga instructor from Memphis, Tennessee. Shawandra shares her heartfelt story of discovering yoga after the loss of her mother and how it transformed her life. She discusses her work bringing yoga to schools, juvenile detention centres, and underserved communities, highlighting the profound impact it can have on healing and personal growth.
Shawandra's unique approach to yoga, which includes making it accessible and relatable to historically marginalised communities, is truly remarkable. Her story is a testament to the power of yoga in fostering intergenerational healing and bridging gaps between youth and adults. This episode is not just about yoga; it's about community, resilience, and the human spirit's capacity to heal and grow.
You'll hear Shawandra's reflections on the benefits of yoga for both physical and mental health, and how it can be a tool for dealing with trauma. The conversation also touches on the challenges of introducing yoga to new communities and the importance of cultural sensitivity. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, Shawandra's story will leave you inspired and motivated to explore the transformative power of yoga in your own life.