Workshops

Bears Do Yoga: Organizing and Connecting Community to Health Through Yoga

Michael Brazell, The DC Center

This workshop will discuss setting up a Bears Do Yoga program. We started our program here at the DC Center 2 years ago and have had a lot of success building community, moving into greater health, and offering a safe space for all to practice yoga. The original reason behind inception of the program were issues that many in the Bear and Trans communities were facing trying to participate in some of the local yoga studios. Any that may want to facilitate a group in their area are welcomed to attend. We typically have any where from 10-30 participants in each class. Even though the program was geared towards the bear community, we are an open space for ALL that want to attend. Yoga instuctors/Fitness Professionals/Community leaders/ Community Center Leaders will gain focus on how to start a program, keep it running, and basics of yoga to get the group started.

Starting a Bears Do Yoga program in your community is a great way to open member of the community to greater health, creates a safe space for the practice of yoga, and breaks down barriers in the community.