Fundraising For Native Strength Revolution
It is an honor to fundraise for Native Strength Revolution (NSR), an organization that promotes wellness and healing for our Indigenous communities in the US and Canada. I became a certified yoga instructor at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) was a life-changing experience that guided me to realign with myself and connect with other Indigenous leaders working on wellness. As a certified yoga teacher, I have guided classes for Indigenous wellness organizations such as: Rising Hearts, Native Strength Revolution, and Matriarch Resistance. Amidst the pandemic, I offered free virtual yoga classes for the Andean diaspora where I integrated Quechua terms and Andean cosmovision throughout the practice. In addition to Quechua, I’ve also administered bilingual yoga classes in English and Spanish for UC San Diego and Bolivian students, faculty, and staff. My experience serves as an example of the impact that NSR has had on my community. Additionally, NSR yoga instructors guide wellness classes for youth, elders, 12- step recovery and much more. Our leaders have provided workshops and have given talks at several wellness conferences across Turtle Island. This is only the beginning and your donations will continue this legacy and spread health and wellness for us all.
Running the NYC Marathon
During the Fall of 2021, I moved from Los Angeles, CA to Hanover, NH to pursue my master's degree. After completing this arduous endeavor I'd like to pay homage to the memories that I've had at the East Coast, specifically, NYC/ Lenapehoking territory. I have ran the Los Angeles Marathon twice (2012 and 2013) and created an even stronger connection with my birthplace, I am eager to run the NYC Marathon to share this special connection with a city that has provided me with great memories. Your donations will support the amazing work that NSR yoga instructors do! Thanks for helping us elevate Native Country, one breath at a time!
Here's a video of the latest yoga teacher training: https://vimeo.com/846002861
Thank you,
Debbie
