Let’s face it, Black women are leaders, magicians, and healers. We are everything to everyone. We are constantly pouring into the cups of others, without prioritizing our own needs being met. Add COVID-19, killings in our community at the hands of the police, and social unrest to the mix, and it’s hard to keep our heads above water.
How is your heart and mind these days, sis? No matter how much sleep I get, I wake up exhausted and in need of additional rest. I’m mentally, physically, and emotionally drained. Some days are better than others, but I’m committed to feeling stronger, no matter what’s happening in the headlines, and ready to reclaim my joy.
Enter Freedom At The Mat. The New York City-based, class experience for women only is partnering with ANEW Network to offer support during these trying times and beyond. ANEW is a digitally native media platform that offers lifestyle programming for contemporary women of color to engage, share, and be entertained by content reflecting the fullness of their lives. Since 2017, Freedom At The Mat’s in-person classes have attracted women ages 25-54 desiring wellness beyond physical aspects. By integrating mindfulness, physical, and spiritual practices, Freedom At The Mat Online makes self-care more accessible to women globally. Videos are categorized into two types, Thoughts & Flow. Thoughts features reading, affirmation & journal prompts in under 10 minutes, and Flow includes Thoughts plus yoga asana in under 30 minutes.
