Yoga

On the Road to Raleigh’s Foster Grandparents

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By: Howie Shareff Once a year for the last five years, I have the privilege and pleasure to teach chair yoga to Raleigh’s Foster Grandparents. Formally called Raleigh’s AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program, they pair local adults aged 55 and older with children in Wake County Public Schools and child development centers for mentoring and […]

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More Than a Yoga Class: Building Community at AMM

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By: Amma Fandiño For the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of working with You Call This Yoga (YCTY) and teaching yoga at Alliance Medical Ministry (AMM) through the partnership between these two organizations. What began as a weekly yoga class has become one of the most meaningful teaching experiences for me, largely because

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The YCTY Teacher Tango: A Dance for the Community

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The teachers in Wake County support each other in many ways, one interesting one being the “Teacher Tango,” which creative minds have devised. Wake County is a large county. YCTY offers classes across the county (east/Fuquay Varina, west/Apex, north/Wake Forest, south/downtown Raleigh and central/ Midtown Raleigh). Our teachers live in various locations. One interesting way

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Yoga at Central Prison and Beyond: A Teacher’s Journey

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The journey of a yoga teacher is often filled with diverse experiences, growth, and a deep sense of connection. Over the past six years, my work with You Call This Yoga (YCTY) has been transformative, for my evolution as a teacher. YCTY has allowed me to explore uncharted territories and fulfill my dream of bringing

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