Join Michelle C. Johnson, Stephanie Ghoston Paul, Tristan Katz, May Nicholson, and Rebby Kern for this 5-day online advanced facilitation training. Holding space, facilitating, and engaging in group processes while centering justice isn’t an easy task. Many questions can emerge as one holds space in an emergent, thoughtful, and authentic way. We want to share space and wisdom with you about how to facilitate in an artful and skillful manner. This facilitation training is not a 101-level program. Prior experience facilitating conversations and working across lines of difference is required, i.e. anti-racism work, trans inclusivity work, DEI, etc. Yoga teachers dedicated to anti-oppression work are also welcome to apply.

Do you stare at your Canva screen wondering which template to use, or how to creatively adapt it to fit your brand? Do you find yourself questioning how to set yourself apart when everyone is using the same graphics from the same platform? Do you have questions about branding and marketing, and how your offerings fit into your brand umbrella? Or how to talk about your offerings over and over again in different ways, and where your graphics might fit into this content timeline? This virtual workshop series will explore all of these questions, and more!

Given the social, political, and cultural context, as facilitators, many of us hold the responsibility of attending to the collective distress that people are experiencing at this time. In addition to distress, as we are facilitating within communities and organizations, we are also tasked with generating hope and supporting a transformative process with the goal of dreaming our way into a future where we can all thrive. The task of holding distress and the practice of dreaming our way forward feels like a dynamic tension. This is precisely why we want to come together to offer a deeper dive into how we, as facilitators, can hold this dynamic tension while attending to our self-care and staying grounded.

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For better or worse, it appears social media marketing is here to stay. You might be wondering how to make the most of it, and how to make it more easeful and sustainable. Did you know that 90% of marketers in the United States name Instagram as the most important social media platform for marketing? In many ways, Instagram has become synonymous with social media. And in many ways, social media has become synonymous with marketing. Okay okay, so we know that Instagram might be the place to be, but how do we actually show up on the platform, share about the work we do (without feeling gross), and do so in a way that centers our professional growth and rest? How do we truly live a “f*ck the algorithm” and sustainable social media practice?

The phrase 'safe space' has been popularized, particularly in yoga and wellness communities, as a reflection of the intention that all are welcome. Yet how can we expect ourselves to stay attuned to safety for each of the individuals for whom we hold space? Join writer, digital strategist, and equity-inclusion facilitator Tristan Katz for a weekend on campus program that deeply explores how to embody a commitment to equity, inclusion, justice, and liberation for trans, nonbinary, and queer community members. We'll explore conversations—about intersectionality, social location, privilege, and proximity to power—and discuss how to create a meaningful culture-shift that honors the truth of gender for every individual.

A 12hr online training to go beyond trans 101. We’ll spend time in community to deeply explore how to embody a commitment to equity, inclusion, justice, and liberation for trans, non-binary, and queer community members. This offering will hold space for us to reflect on the construct of gender and its individual and collective impact, ways to be in a practice of challenging our implicit bias and the assumptions we might make about one another’s identities, an exploration of harm—both how it manifests for our queer siblings and how we can engage in repair and healing, what accountability really looks like, and skill-building for us to authentically create and hold safer spaces that genuinely welcome, include, and affirm trans, non-binary, and queer individuals.

As space holders and facilitators, it is important for us to respond to the current cultural and political context as we hold space for transformation, healing, consciousness-raising, and development of skills meant to support us as we work across lines of difference. This time in our history is presenting many challenges as policies are being put in place to further police bodies of culture, 2SLGBTQIA+ folks, and anyone who embodies identities that are marginalized and targeted by dominant culture. The Meet the Moment Facilitation Training will support you in learning more about how to build a container amidst all that is happening in the world and as the context keeps shifting, explore somatic practices that can be used prior to, during, and after facilitation, and offer skills to employ as you meet the moment with participants in your facilitations.

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In this online course, we’ll explore systems and best practices for all things digital marketing—from social media, to websites, to newsletters, this learning space will support entrepreneurs in staying aligned, grounded, authentic, and conscious while also growing your work.

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​The We Heal Together Book Club is an opportunity for us to truly and deeply practice healing our hearts with one another and in community. The We Heal Together Book Club will meet over the course of six weeks, meeting once a week for 90 minutes. The first five sessions will be facilitated by various facilitators who are in deep relationship with Michelle and committed to their own and our collective healing journey. Michelle will facilitate the sixth session, and everyone who has participated in a book club will be invited to attend this session.

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Join Michelle C. Johnson, Stephanie Ghoston Paul, Tristan Katz, May Nicholson, and Rebby Kern for this 5-day online advanced facilitation training. Holding space, facilitating, and engaging in group processes while centering justice isn’t an easy task. Many questions can emerge as one holds space in an emergent, thoughtful, and authentic way. We want to share space and wisdom with you about how to facilitate in an artful and skillful manner. This facilitation training is not a 101-level program. Prior experience facilitating conversations and working across lines of difference is required, i.e. anti-racism work, trans inclusivity work, DEI, etc. Yoga teachers dedicated to anti-oppression work are also welcome to apply.

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A 12hr online training to go beyond trans 101. We’ll spend time in community to deeply explore how to embody a commitment to equity, inclusion, justice, and liberation for trans, non-binary, and queer community members. This offering will hold space for us to reflect on the construct of gender and its individual and collective impact, ways to be in a practice of challenging our implicit bias and the assumptions we might make about one another’s identities, an exploration of harm—both how it manifests for our queer siblings and how we can engage in repair and healing, what accountability really looks like, and skill-building for us to authentically create and hold safer spaces that genuinely welcome, include, and affirm trans, non-binary, and queer individuals.

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Join Michelle C. Johnson, Stephanie Ghoston Paul, Tristan Katz, May Nicholson, and Rebby Kern for this 5-day advanced facilitation training. Holding space, facilitating, and engaging in group processes while centering justice isn’t an easy task. Many questions can emerge as one holds space in an emergent, thoughtful, and authentic way. We want to share space and wisdom with you about how to facilitate in an artful and skillful manner. This facilitation training is not a 101-level program. Prior experience facilitating conversations and working across lines of difference is required, i.e. anti-racism work, trans inclusivity work, DEI, etc. Yoga teachers dedicated to anti-oppression work are also welcome to apply.

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Join us for our biggest event of the year, our annual Accessible Yoga Conference Online, October 14-16, 2022. The theme for this year’s conference is Moving from Me to We. The last few years have shown us more than ever the importance of community and of collective care. As we continue to navigate the global pandemic, an ongoing onslaught of systemic and cultural harm against marginalized communities, and attacks on basic human rights and bodily autonomy across the globe, we as yoga teachers and practitioners know that our work—in community, is needed. We’re thrilled to feature a diverse line-up of over 30 presenters—hosted by Anjali Rao and Jivana Heyman—who serve the collective in so many varied ways. In rejection of the dominant culture of individualism, we come together to celebrate the significance of self and community care. In the face of injustice, we are co-creating and re-imagining our yoga community.

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A 12hr online series to go beyond trans 101. In this six-session series, we’ll spend time in community to deeply explore how to embody a commitment to equity, inclusion, justice, and liberation for trans, non-binary, and queer community members. This offering will hold space for us to reflect on the construct of gender and its individual and collective impact, ways to be in a practice of challenging our implicit bias and the assumptions we might make about one another’s identities, an exploration of harm—both how it manifests for our queer siblings and how we can engage in repair and healing, what accountability really looks like, and skill-building for us to authentically create and hold safer spaces that genuinely welcome, include, and affirm trans, non-binary, and queer individuals.

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Driftless Yoga Festival was founded on the tribal land of Meskwaki/Ho-Chunk/Winneabago land; now referred to as Decorah, Iowa. Driftless Yoga Festival hopes to serve the larger community through the experience of connecting equity and movement in an event you’ve never experienced before. We’re doing this a little differently: opportunities to take deep dive through immersions, outdoor workshops & classes, plus we’re supporting our local community.

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In this online course, we’ll explore systems and best practices for all things digital marketing—from social media, to websites, to newsletters, this learning space will support you in staying aligned, grounded, authentic, and conscious while also growing your work.

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An interactive, 20-hour online training to equip you with new skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in group facilitation. Facilitating inclusive and empowering group processes to build resilience and community for people affected by brain injury takes skill.

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Join Michelle C. Johnson, Stephanie Ghoston Paul, Tristan Katz, Maygen Nicholson, and Rebby Kern for this 5-day advanced facilitation training. Holding space, facilitating, and engaging in group processes while centering justice isn’t an easy task. Many questions can emerge as one holds space in an emergent, thoughtful, and authentic way. We want to share space and wisdom with you about how to facilitate in an artful and skillful manner. This facilitation training is not a 101-level program. Prior experience facilitating conversations and working across lines of difference is required, i.e. anti-racism work, trans inclusivity work, DEI, etc. Yoga teachers dedicated to anti-oppression work are also welcome to apply.

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