The word freedom comes from the English word FRĒODŌM , a state of emancipation, liberty, or free will. This word is composed of: free or “FRĒO,” indicating an exemption from something and “DŌM” is a suffix in Old English indicating judgement or condemnation.
Designed and led by Nana Amoako-Anin, this practice carves out space for us to explore FREE-dom. Freedom from elements of life that are blocking our progress. Offering us space to experience joy.
Going deep into movements for the FREE-body, this vinyasa flow class is a mix of heart-openers and grounding poses. This practice will begin with contemplation and reflection about what freedom means to each of us. We will ponder how our self-beliefs may prevent progress. The practice will encourage openness and release.
The class will end with a brief question and answer session led by Rodrigo Souza (he/him), Adaptive & Accessible Yoga Teacher and founder of Allihopa Yoga.
Items to bring: yoga mat, yoga block, and journal
About the Author
Based in Ghana, Nana Amoako-Anin (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is a Ghanaian-American seasoned yoga teacher, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, lawyer, business innovator, and owner of yoga studio Bliss Yoga Accra.
Nana is passionate about the state of our well-being. She is known to have imposed an immutable influence on the growth of the well-being ecosystem in West Africa. She is credited with infusing her narrative-led approach aimed at amplifying women-led African-centered leadership ideals, in wellness.
Nana relocated to Ghana, in 2013, from New York City. Her work centers on well-being coaching, business innovation and research. Of her current projects, she is leading a well-being study, exploring the dynamics of inclusion, race, gender identity, sexual orientation and mental health considerations in wellness spaces, in Ghana. She also sits on numerous advisory boards, and is an investor in the tech space. A bold circumventor of the traditional path, her story has been covered by Voice of America, O Magazine, CNN, BBC, Travel Noire, TEDx, New African Woman Magazine and more.
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