Rest as Resistance: Yoga and Meditation

Sat May 16 2026 at 01:15 pm to 02:45 pm UTC-05:00

Trailside Yoga & Beyond | Fayetteville

Joi McGowan, LPC
Publisher/HostJoi McGowan, LPC
Rest as Resistance: Yoga and Meditation
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This event is a FREE EVENT for Black And Brown community members to practice rest. In partnership with Trailside Yoga & Beyond.
About this Event

Rest as Resistance: Yoga and Meditation


This FREE event is all about promoting practical ways for Black and Brown community members to practice rest. This event is led by Shakira Eakins, LCSW, RYT, Joi McGowan, LPC, and Alma Kivi, LPC.

Together we believe that rest is the way to heal, maintain hope, and continue our work in advocacy for a more just world. Join us! Register in advance!

Please use this link to sign a waiver before your arrival. https://www.wellnessliving.com/signup/trailside_yoga


Agenda

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:15 PM
Check -in

Info: Check- in as early as 1:10pm. Bring your mat and water bottle. Pens and paper will be provided for any journaling you may want to do.


🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Meditation with Joi McGowan, LPC & Alma Kivi, LPC

Info: Joi and Alma will lead the group in a meditation to focus our minds.


🕑: 01:25 PM - 02:10 PM
Yoga Nidra: Led by Shakira Easkins, LCSW

Info: Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation of slow yoga moves to help promote deep relaxation and recovery. Community members will experience being still and restful in their bodies.


🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:40 PM
Community Mental Health Talk-Back

Info: Shakira, Joi, and Alma will lead a community mental health talk back designed to help discuss the joys and pains of our advocacy work. Designed to help participants journal and reflect on ways they can keep tuning into their body and their community for support and strength.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Trailside Yoga & Beyond, 513 West Prairie Street, Fayetteville, United States

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