Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series

Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series:

It is our sacred duty to make yoga accessible and welcoming for all. As part of our continuing efforts, we offer a series celebrating underrepresented and underserved communities: Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series.

Repped classes are led by and will center members of these communities. It will be a time for practitioners to celebrate and recharge in a space dedicated to themselves and their unique experiences. Allies and friends are welcome to join in practice, in joy, and unity.

Please be mindful that the space has been cultivated by and for a specific community. As a valued practitioner, please be aware of your role as observer, listener, and student.

It’s been an absolute honor to be Reppin’ since 2022.

Repped Artists & Creators: In addition to yoga offerings, local artists, creators, and vendors from the community are also highlighted throughout the studio and in our boutique. Stop by, and browse artwork and products while supporting your local artists and our greater mission. Do you have a favorite artist or vendor we should know about? Are you a local artist or vendor from an underrepresented community? Let us know here.

Current Repped Series – 2024:

All classes are all levels. No prior experience is required. All classes are Sundays: 1pm-2:15pm. Scroll down to see the class descriptions.

Latinx / National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 8-29:
Domingo, 8 de septiembre: Vinyasa Yoga en español con Camila Graim {sign up}*
Domingo, 15 de septiembre: Rocket Yoga en español con Erica Baca {sign up}*
Domingo, 22 de septiembre: Rocket Yoga en español con Paulina de la Mora {sign up}*
Sunday, Sept 29: Vinyasa Yoga with Camila Graim (English) {sign up}
*These classes will be in Spanish.
*Estas clases serán en español. Desliza hacia abajo para ver la descripción de cada clase.

Sat, October 5th @ 4:10pm: Group Trip to the Latin American Film Festival. We’ll watch the film “Sujo” and We’ll go see a film together and then possibly meet at a coffee shop before/after. More meeting details to come, but grab your tickets for the show now!
Location: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center: 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
$10 per person: Sign up

Warrior Series October 6-27:
The Repped Warrior Series is a celebration of life in all of its beauty and complexity. Outside of the yoga room, a warrior is defined as “a brave fighter.” This series offers dedicated space to warriors off the mat – to convene in community, support, and comfort with one another. This series will celebrate the warriors and highlight the ways the yoga practice can support them in their daily life.  Please refer to the class descriptions online and below for more information on each session and its focus. Warrior Series Schedule:
Sun, Oct 6: Pink Ribbon Yoga with Toni Thomas {sign up}
Sun, Oct 13: Trauma-Informed Flow with Yoga Nidra with Leslie Tomlinson {sign up}
Sun, Oct 20: Featuring the Y12SR Program (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) with Mari Carpenter {sign up}*
Sun, Oct 27: Pink Ribbon Yoga with Toni Thomas {sign up}
*This class is $12 and 90 minutes. Open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others.

☮️TBA: Upcoming Repped Series 2024 Schedule:

  • Black Communities: February
  • Muslim Communities (Women Only)
  • AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander)
  • Special events/offerings

🤎Previous Repped Series:

  • Juneteenth Donation-Based Outdoor HITT + GENTLE FLOW benefitting Onyx Therapy group
  • LGBTQIA+ Communities, Led by LGBTQIA+ teachers.
  • AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Communities, Led by AAPI teachers.
  • Muslim Communities, led by Muslim Teachers (Women Only)*
    *Women’s Only Class: These classes are specially designed to provide space to Muslim women to practice with or without hijab.
  • Repped Art Exhibit Event: An incredible event full of art, creators, food, live music, and community. Meet the artists, hang out, enjoy some refreshments and support local DMV artists.
  • Self-Care Workshop for Women’s History Month: Women’s Healing Circle: Acupuncture + Yoga
  • Black Communities, led by Black Teachers
  • Latinx Communities, Led by Latina teachers (classes en español).
  • Empowered Yoga Series: Yoga for Teens, Chair / Mat Accessible Yoga, Pink Ribbon (Breast Cancer Awareness) Yoga, Body Positive Yoga
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga
  • Yoga for Vets / Military / First Responders

Class details:

  • All classes are all levels. No prior experience is required.
  • All classes are 1pm-2:15pm (unless otherwise listed).
  • Check the online schedule to learn more about who’s leading class and the class description (style of class).
  • Each session is 75 minutes. This will include at least a 60 minute practice. A portion of the session may be used for other group activities at the teacher’s discretion.
  • Teachers will be compensated at our regular studio class rates. If you would like to add an additional donation to support the teachers, reach out to the studio or contact the teacher directly.

Financial Accessibility:
In efforts to minimize any possible barriers to attending, either reach out to us, or take advantage of our “Karma Pass” (5 classes for $50). This pass can be purchased once per calendar month and expires 60 days after purchase.

Additional pricing information:

Feedback & Referrals
Are there any communities you would like to see celebrated in the Repped series? Let us know here.
Do you have a favorite artist or vendor we should know about? Are you a local artist or vendor from an underrepresented community? Let us know here.

REPPED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS – SEPT & OCTOBER 2024:

Class descriptions for Latinx series: Sept 8-29:
Vinyasa Yoga en español – 8 de septiembre
En esta clase de Vinyasa Flow se sincroniza la respiración con el movimiento. Los estudiantes trabajan en conectar la respiración con posturas físicas para crear una práctica fluida y rítmica que despierta a la vez la fuerza, energía y flexibilidad. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos.

Rocket Yoga en español – 15 de septiembre y 22 de septiembre:
Rocket Yoga es una práctica dinámica y enérgica que vuelve a secuenciar el sistema Ashtanga tradicional en una clase lúdica, accesible y creativa. La práctica comienza con saludos al sol y posturas de pie, y avanza hacia equilibrios de brazos, inversiones y flexiones hacia atrás para una clase divertida y desafiante. Los estudiantes de todos los niveles son bienvenidos y pueden modificar o avanzar su práctica en base a cómo se sientan.  Prepárense a respirar, explorar, jugar y fortalecerse a través de esta práctica.

Sun, Sept 29: Vinyasa Yoga
In this Vinyasa Flow class you will synchronize breath with movement. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a mindful flow. In a Vinyasa class, students awaken their strength, energy, and flexibility in a fun atmosphere.

Class descriptions for Warrior series: October 6-27:
Sun, Oct 6 and 27: Pink Ribbon Yoga (Gentle/Restorative)
1 in 8 women and 1 in 833 men in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. There are almost 4 million survivors in the United States today, and that is not including families and loved ones also impacted by the diagnosis. Today, yoga is being used in many places to help improve the quality of life of patients, survivors, and their loved ones. 

Pink Ribbon Yoga is an honor and celebration of those who may have or have had breast cancer, their families, caregivers, supporters and allies. It is a yoga space that understands and caters to the unique needs of those affected by breast cancer in any way. Wherever you are in the process- newly diagnosed, in treatment, or a survivor (patient or loved one), this class is for you. It is a gentle class with plenty of props and variations to cater to the unique needs of each individual. This class will be taught by Toni, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and completed treatments in 2020. Since that time she completed certifications Yin and Restorative Yoga, and is an RYT 200. No experience is necessary. All are welcome to join and support.

Sun, Oct 13: Trauma Informed Flow with Yoga Nidra:
In this Vinyasa Flow class you will synchronize breath with movement while being guided by invitational cuing to help create a safe feeling space. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a mindful flow. In a Vinyasa class, students awaken their strength, energy, and flexibility in a trauma sensitive atmosphere. Class will end with ~20 minutes of Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”). The aim of this portion of the class is to provide conscious rest and to enter a deeper state of conscious relaxation, moving awareness from the external world to the internal. Research has found yoga nidra to be a beneficial practice for individuals with heightened anxieties and hypervigilance type symptoms associated with trauma.

Sun, Oct 20: Featuring the Y12SR Program (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery)
What is Y12SR?
Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. The 12-Step Recovery model approaches addiction at the cognitive level. Created in 1939 by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, it is the most recognized and pervasive addiction recovery program in the world with millions of practitioners. Transcending alcohol and substance abuse, addiction recovery addresses behaviors such as gambling, overeating, sex and love, shopping, codependency, etc. Addictive behaviors separate and disconnect individuals from themselves, their families, and the their communities. The traditional Yoga practice includes a somatic approach. Yoga itself means union, integration and balance. Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction as the physical, mental and spiritual disease that it is. Y12SR assists people to develop body awareness, to learn to feel what’s going on in their bodies, and to self-regulate.

What is the format?
The format of a Y12SR meeting is a 12-step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. This is an open and inclusive group. All A’s are welcome. The yoga asana practice offered is designed to be accessible to all bodies and levels of yoga experience. It is offered as an adjunct — not a replacement — to regular addiction recovery work. The principles of safety and anonymity are upheld by Y12SR. The Y12SR model addresses addiction as a physical, mental and spiritual dis-ease. Y12SR says, “the issues live in our tissues.”

What is the cost?
The $12 suggested donation is collected class participation are divided into thirds between the peer support guide, Mari, extendYoga and The Washington Area Intergroup Association (WAIA)  https://aa-dc.org/ . WAIA is a service board of representatives from the groups in the Washington Area, including Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, MD, as well as Washington, DC. Its purpose is service work — to help the groups carry the message on an area-wide basis. Just a few examples are: answering the A.A. telephones, publishing the Where & When, taking meetings to hospitals and institutions, and sponsoring various area events.