Yoga 4 Recovery

About this event

• These classes are for individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorders, behavioral addictions, eating disorders, mental health who are looking for a fun, safe space to connect deeper to their mind, body, recovery, and community through movement, breathwork, and conversation.

• In the 1st half of the group, we'll engage in a discussion about a theme, such as: gratitude, change, etc). During the second half, we'll engage in some meditation, stretching, yoga, movement.

• This is meant to be a safe space. We are critical of white supremacy, racism, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, ableism, fatphobia, and any other forms of discrimination and systems of oppression and abuse. Discrimination, bullying, harrassment, abuse of any kind will not be welcomed or tolerated in this space. If you support or engage in any of the above mentioned or other forms of discrimination/abuse, this is not the space for you.

• If anything happens in this space that makes you uncomfortable, that is a trigger, or is offensive to you, please feel free to call it in in the moment (respectfully) if it feels comfortable/safe. If not, please feel free to pull me to the side afterwards or email me so that we can discuss it and the harm can be addressed and resolution explored if possible/necessary.

• Please move at your own pace! Stop at any time, start at any time.

• Confidentiality is expected and required. What is shared in this space is meant to stay in this space. Please do not leave the space discussing what someone else shared with another individual(s). Don't disclose that you know someone from this group unless they have given you permission to disclose that information.

• This is a space that welcomes all pathways to recovery. Please refrain from judgement of another's pathway and place in their recovery journey. Even if your pathway does not include abstinence, please do not come to the meeting under the influence or enter the building visibly under the influence, smelling like substances or with any items used for substance use.

• Conflict is natural and can arise in group spaces. If conflict does happen, please refrain from talking over each other, yelling, speaking words of hate or disrespect, getting out of your seat (unless standing helps you to soothe and all participants are in agreement that they feel safe with this).

• Some mats will be provided for participants, but please feel free to bring your own mat.

• Wear comfortable clothing that feels easy for you to move in and bring some water. Bring a notepad in case you want to write down something that resonates with you during the meeting/class.

• Please don't let finances deter you from attending this class. If you are not able to pay and need support/options pleaese feel free to reach out via email to discuss options with me.eel free to reach out to: THEOTHETEACHO@GMAIL.COM with any general questions, comments, suggestions, concerns.

• I look forward to moving with y'all!

All the best,

Theo :)

From Theo Rabii