Awareness around 2SLGBTQIA+ and especially transgender identity and language is a vital component for creating safer spaces. In order for us to heal, individually and collectively, and achieve liberation from oppressive structures, systems, and beliefs, we must break down, interrogate, and unpack our internalized cisgender and heterosexual norms and assumptions.

In this two-hour online workshop, we’ll spend some time grounding, creating shared culture and frameworks, unpacking the difference between biological sex, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. We’ll explore pronouns, what to do when you mess up, and the nuances of the word trans, along with actionable steps you can take to be an ally for trans folks.

The truth is we can’t just put “inclusive” on our doors or in our marketing and expect for folks to walk into our spaces and feel included. We have to do the work, build relationships, and engage in accountability.

This workshop will be an exploration of all things 2SLGBTQIA+ with a focus on transgender identity. Social location, proximity to power, and intersectionality will be core themes woven throughout our time together.

It’s our work as individuals to believe people when they tell us who they are, and to slow down so we can be more thoughtful and inclusive with our language choices—in day to day life, and especially if we hold healing space in yoga or wellness.

The practice of allyship requires action—it requires a dedicated commitment to interrupting harm as it occurs, to understanding our own privileged identities, to centering impact over intent, and to investigating our internalized biases relating to gender assumptions and trans identity.

Join me. Saturday, January 15th, 10am-noon Pacific / 1-3pm Eastern.

Recordings will be available for anyone who isn’t able to attend live.

Zoom links will be shared shortly before the workshop for anyone who wishes to register last-minute!

Pricing:

Your ticket purchase is non-refundable and registration is available according to a three-tiered justice pricing structure. You are invited to reflect on what you are able to contribute and if you are in a position to pay at the higher end of the scale to support others who are not positioned to pay the highest tier of the scale. No one will be turned away for lack of funds! If you need additional support, please contact me directly.

• Community (supported by your peers): $30

• Sustain (covers your enrollment): $40

• Support (covers your enrollment and supports your peers): $50