07/17/2024
https://rosegardenyoga.com/2024/07/a-worthy-experiment/
A Worthy Experiment
The practices hosted by Woven History were a delightful opportunity to practice in community, come together to share with those in need (World Central Kitchen), and enjoy techniques and refuge in these trying times. Though the practices themselves were great, it turns out, not to anyone’s surprise...
07/04/2024
Just a friendly reminder that no one is free until we are all free. How are you going to use the freedoms you have to help uplift others today?
06/13/2024
Community, all-levels, accessible yoga practice tonight at 6pm at Woven History & Silk Road. Pay what you can. All proceeds go to World Central Kitchen.
05/12/2024
First weekly in person yoga offering since the pandemic began begins Thursday, May 23 (6-7:15pm).
It’s an all-levels, accessible, donation-based practice at the beautiful Woven History on Capitol Hill (311 7th Street Southeast). Nurture yourself while sharing nurture for others in need.
Please bring a mat, towel or blanket, and anything else that you like for practice and to make your space personal.
05/07/2024
Today’s easy action: call the colleges you attended and advise that you support the student encampments, that the students (and staff supporting them) should not be punished or reprimanded, and that the school should divest from investments that are supporting military action by Israel.
Thank you
03/17/2024
https://rosegardenyoga.com/2024/03/omwashing-and-decolonizing-yoga/
“Omwashing” and “Decolonizing Yoga”
Last week I attended via Zoom a “Yoga for Palestine” workshop hosted by ABCD Yoga. I appreciated the level of scholarship and detail and getting to hear South Asian perspectives and interpretations.
02/23/2024
https://rosegardenyoga.com/2024/02/shanti-yatra/
Shanti Yatra
Art and Culture, Asana, Pranayama, and Yoga Practice, Community and Family, Food for the Mind (Yoga Philosophy, etc), Meditation, Quaker
10/14/2023
Free yoga conference welcome to all today
Accessible Yoga Conference Online 2023
This year’s Accessible Yoga Conference Online will be an opportunity for healing and connection for the entire Yoga community. For the first time ever, we’re offering a completely free event and inviting anyone who is interested in Yoga and social justice to join us for inspiration, education, a...
09/08/2023
A Call to the Police Resulted in Five Cop Cars Crashing a Yoga Class
Passersby mistook students in Savasana (Co**se Pose) at a cafe in Chapel Saint Leonards, UK, for a mass killing and called the police.
08/05/2023
I’m looking forward to taking this course. If you’re not already familiar with Accessible Yoga Association, do check out what they have to offer.
07/26/2023
Wordle 767 2/6
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06/21/2023
I went out in the blessed rain (May we get more) and picked some flowers for the practice room.
04/18/2023
It’s a new day and you make the choice of its direction
02/15/2023
Not outside at night—turn off the backyard lights please.
A Manifesto for Loving the Darkness, and Not Metaphorically
Light pollution is disruptive to many species, from corals to bats to the humans who put up all those lights. “The Darkness Manifesto” urges us to reconsider our drive to dispel the dark.
12/27/2022
Shri Gangaji, lithograph, c. 1910-1920, Hemchander Bhargava
12/27/2022
Can you list all 7 principles of Kwanzaa?
The “Nguzo Saba” or as it translates from Swahili to English as “The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa” is a value system and set of principles which outlines the mission statement and intentions of Kwanzaa. From December 26 to January 1, a different principle is celebrated each day, highlighting African-centered themes and traditions.
Kwanzaa founder Dr. Maulana Karenga describes the principles as “…the core and consciousness of Kwanzaa. They are posed as the matrix and minimum set of values African Americans need to rescue and reconstruct their life in their own image and interest and build and sustain an Afrocentric family, community and culture.”
The Nguzo Saba are listed as:
🔴 Umoja (Unity)
⚫ Kujichangulia (Self-Determination)
🔴 Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility)
⚫ Ujaama (cooperative economics)
🔴 Nia (purpose)
⚫ Kuumba (creativity)
🔴 Imani (faith)
During Kwanzaa someone will informally ask, “Habari Gani?” or “What's happening?” in Swahili throughout the day. Somone will respond with the principle for the day, which today is “Umoja” which translates into English as “Unity”. To learn more about Kwanzaa’s history, cultural expressions, and to find fun activities for new families & children, as well as more information on the 7 principles, join our virtual Kwanzaa celebration: nmaahc.si.edu/kwanzaa
📸 Pinback button celebrating the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture