Yoga for Social Justice
community donation-based classes co-taught by experienced, kind, and fun-loving teachers. 100% proceeds go to local Bay Area organizations working on behalf of disenfranchised people.
As my family protested along with thousands of people in spring 2020, I still felt so powerless against the deadly systemic racism in the US (and worldwide). As I was complaining "I wish I were a lawyer: then I could REALLY help people," my 10 year old daughter Catherine (see picture below) called me out: "What? You think you can't help them with Yoga????"
The recent powerful outcry against racism in the US has also highlighted just how rarified and 'caste-like' the Yoga world is: white, cis-gender, heterosexual, upper middle class. This is partly because of the un-equal access to resources (health, housing, income, food, education) resulting from racial and other inequalities.
Yoga for Social Justice is my commitment to go from just 'talking' to 'start doing', as we go about the challenging task of creating a society where everyone gets to thrive from the ground up. The proceeds from these classes are donated to organizations that are making a real difference on a grass roots level. A key component of this project is fostering community among yoga teachers. I'm excited to be partnering with amazing, great-hearted teachers in our worldwide network.
If you are interested in co-teaching one of our classes, or would like to recommend an organization to donate to, please contact me at suzanne@suzanneyoga.net.
100 % proceeds have gone to the following organizations - take yoga & help us serve more!
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East Oakland Collective
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Feed the Hood
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The Okra Project
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Bay Area Legal Aid
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Black Voters Matter
Yoga For Social Justice
Community Class Schedule
[On hold while I'm abroad-TBC in Fall 2022]
Vinyasa Playground
co-teacher Jessica Waters
100% proceeds go to: Feed the Hood
Saturday, Nov 10
11:30 am - 1pm (PST)
Location: outdoors & zoom
Donation: $5-$55
This powerful and playful gratitude flow class is outdoors in central Berkeley.
Jessica is a yoga teacher based in San Francisco, CA. Jessica is certified over 500 hours in Hatha, Vinyasa and Anusara yoga. Jessica believes in using yoga as a tool to transform your body and your mind, and that everyone whether they know it or not, is also a teacher.
How to Register: click on the registration button to get a FREE TICKET on eventbrite. The donation info is on the eventbrite page. Questions? suzanne@suzanneyoga.net
Flow & Rest
co-teacher Michelle Erbs
100% proceeds to: East Oakland Coll.
Saturday, September 12
11:30 am - 1pm (PST)
Location: outdoors & zoom
Donation: $5-$55
Can't make it? On demand video available.
Celebrate the capacities of the human spirit, mind and body in this fortifying all levels vinyasa flow with Suzanne combined with a 30 minute session of grounding cool-down and profound breathwork provided by Michelle Erbs.
Michelle Erbs is based in Napa, Cali, and has been teaching for over a decade.
How to Register: click on the registration button to get a FREE TICKET on eventbrite. The donation info is on the eventbrite page. Questions? suzanne@suzanneyoga.net
Community Flow
co-teacher Odisa Walker
100% proceeds go to: Black Voters Matter
Saturday, Nov 10
11:30 am - 1pm (PST)
Location: outdoors & zoom
Donation: $5-$55
How to Register: click on the registration button to get a FREE TICKET on eventbrite. Then donate via venmo (info will e emailed to you.) Questions? suzanne@suzanneyoga.net
Flow & Restore
co-teacher Chrissy Graham
100% proceeds go to: The Okra Project
Saturday, August 20
11:30 am - 1pm (PST)
Location: zoom
Donation: $5-$55
Yummy flow & restorative yoga combo with Suzanne and Chrissy.
How to Register: click on the registration button to get a FREE TICKET on eventbrite. The donation info is on the eventbrite page. Questions? suzanne@suzanneyoga.net
