As an Indonesian-American, living through racist remarks is not new. However, COVID-19 has brought on a tidal wave of violence towards all Asian-Americans. As I watched the numbers of reported incidents skyrocket and tearfully read stories of Elders being hurt or even killed while young ones are being bullied based on xenophobic misinformation, I can’t help but attempt to do something.

In order to continuously honor and take my yoga practice off the mat, I am offering two (for now) yoga and meditation classes. My intention is to raise awareness on what is happening to Asian American Communities and cultivate a safe space to release and process stress.

Read the details below and come join me if you stand against xenophobia.

Description

✓ 2, 75 minute classes
✓ Slow Flow and Restorative Yoga for All Levels
✓ Safe space to move, process, and chat
✓ 70% of proceeds go to a non-profit charity: #HATEISAVIRUS
✓ 30% of proceeds go to admin and future events

#HATEISAVIRUS have 3 goals: raise awareness of these issues across our Asian American community and stand in solidarity with communities beyond, educate and equip our community with tactical strategies on how to respond to the hate and racism, and raise money to provide relief to small, Asian-led businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Visit their website for more information: https://hateisavirus.org/

Dates

✓ March 4th, 2021 @ 5-6:15 pm
✓ March 18th, 2021 @5-6:15 pm

Two dates means opportunity to come to one or both!

Cost: $15 per session

Added Perks

✓ 15% off a 60 min private yoga session
✓ 15% off a Group Online Yoga session (perfect for getting your friends together)
✓ 15 min complimentary phone call to discuss your specific yoga and meditation questions
✓Join both Yoga classes and your perks multiply by 2

About the instructor: Madeleine Bong

I was introduced to yoga at a young age. Therefore, I have been fortunate to be surrounded with a family of yogis but I found my personal passion for the practice after suffering from a spinal compression fracture in early 2017. Yoga healed the physical, emotional, and mental pain from my injury, but my love for the practice grew when I found it was helping my relationship with myself and others.

My mission is to guide practitioners in self-inquiry to cultivate self-compassion and empathy for Mother Nature and all beings through movement, breath, and meditation. By doing so, I envision a world of growing awareness and mindfulness from a space of safety, love, and joy. My aim is to provide a safe space for all beings. I acknowledge the uniqueness of one’s experience and therefore teach from a trauma informed lens. This means, but is not limited to: offering variations, open communication, consent before touch, and finding the right practice for You.

I am originally from California, USA but I completed my 200 Hr TT in Melbourne, Australia and am currently working on an additional 250 Hr TT. I have studied and continue to study under the guidance of various teachers such as Duncan Parviainen, Leigh Roy Houghton, Amy Leonard-King, and Gena Kenny.

I acknowledge the necessary growth within the yoga community and stand with BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities. My hope is to continue educating myself and becoming more aware to offer a safe space for ALL.