Yoga's Role in Fighting Systemic Injustice: A Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to social justice and equality, Rooted in Radiance organized a yoga wellness event in partnership with FITDC. The event was designed to bring people from diverse backgrounds together to promote wellness, mindfulness, and unity at the historic Howard Theatre.
The event included a yoga session, meditation, spoken word and a guided reflection highlighting famous quotes and speeches from Dr. King. I AM THE DREAM encouraged attendees' that building a dynamic peaceful foundation within oneself is one of the most important steps in advocating for systemic change.
I AM THE DREAM featured:
Breathwork and Intention Setting
20-minute restorative flow to MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech
Journal and Affirmation Session
Spoken word performance by Dr. Rebecca Dupas
20-minute restorative and cleansing flow
Limited edition I AM THE DREAM shirt produced by Baliwick Clothing
Local Black owned business vendors including Mane Rhodes and Jaliyaa Coffee
As an added value, lululemon donated 100 yoga mats for attendees to begin their well-being journey and ZenWTR donated 300 bottles of water for the attendees to hydrate themselves.
Overall, the yoga wellness event was a great example of how yoga can be used as a tool for social change and community building. By honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, the event encouraged participants to reflect on their own commitment to social justice and inspired them to take action in their own communities.
Watch the amazing event recap below filmed by Schwartzy.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Journaling Meditation
Take a moment to reflect and journal using this 20-minute meditation that infuses Dr. King’s "I have a Dream Speech" and some of his famous quotes.
Moment of Reflection
So I ask you today, what are you doing for others? It can simply be a smile or some encouraging words. You never know how it will have a ripple effect to the rest of the world.
Moment of Gratitude to Our Contributors
Special thank you to the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, Howard Theater, lululemon, Bailiwick Clothing Company, LLC, Jaliyaa Coffee, ZenWTR, Rylinda Rhodes, and Rebecca Dupas for their contributions.
See below for I AM THE DREAM’s gallery of images captured by Corey Gray.
Check out I AM THE DREAM’s playlist featuring inspirational sounds.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.
This powerful quote by Martin Luther King Jr. serves as a reminder that love and light are the only forces capable of overcoming hate and darkness. It is important to focus on positivity and compassion when working towards creating a better world. We are thankful for the chance to curate events that promote wellness and community, and we are committed to providing transformative experiences that aid in personal growth. Remember to prioritize your physical, mental, and social well-being, and always practice kindness and compassion towards others.
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