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Yoga Class: Gratitude Flow with Lauren J. Williams
November 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for a restorative yoga experience led by Lauren J. Williams, and view Cyrah Dardas’ solo exhibition, “In My Hands Are Galaxies” on Sunday, November 19th at 11am at 2845 Gratiot Avenue. RSVP to attend. Capacity is limited.
This yoga class is fully guided with an emphasis on breath work, meditation, and slow movement. This is your invitation to offer yourself a moment of peace as you connect with your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are a new or seasoned practitioner, this class is perfect for you!
Bring your own yoga mat, and bring something cozy for meditation.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Lauren J. Williams is a yoga guide and professional ice skater with over a decade of experience who is passionate about social justice, inspiring creativity, and healing. She has spent years practicing yoga instruction in the Detroit community throughout various recreation centers, studios, and college campuses.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
In My Hands Are Galaxies is Cyrah Dardas’ solo exhibition (October 14th- November 18th) of work examining ritualized art-making and relational ecosystems that extend beyond human kin. This exhibit invites viewers to consider the processes of growing, foraging and engaging with different elements to create the tapestries and watercolor paintings as portals, to re-establish our participation in stewarding life and re-belonging to the Earth. Dardas’ practice is a tool for remembering as a way to create an archive for a future of interspecies reciprocity.
In their work, Dardas references the tradition of SWANA tapestry-making, symbolism and stylization as a means of keeping the memory of relationships to their ancestral land intact as a framework employed through their practice for being in relationship to this, newer home. Using their handmade botanical inks, dyes and watercolors, they created a series of moon studies that demonstrate a deep connection between the land to the sky.
