✨Strong Women: May we know them, May we be them, May we raise them✨

Today we celebrate the incredible force that is women! IWD is a yearly call to action to continue our work in dismantling systems of oppression that disproportionately affect women (especially BIPOC and trans women), and we include all other trans, non-binary & gender-expansive folks here too because we are intersectional babe!*

It is especially important these days, with many of our rights under threat, that we examine our inherent biases and privilege, learn about the ocean of white supremacy, misogyny, and heteronormativity that our world is steeped in, and connect with others as we find ways to take meaningful action. I encourage you to think of this quote above referencing strong women and explore how it applies in your life…

We know them: think of the strong women you know in your life right now - Who inspires you? Who has educated you? Who supports you? Tag them here with a note of gratitude!

We are them: through a dedicated and 8-limbed yoga practice, we become strong in a way that is truly transformational - not just for ourselves but into our communities and even the world beyond. Yoga is our soft landing space when we need to rest, to gather strength, to regroup and refocus in our ongoing fight for equal rights for all.

We raise them: I am currently raising a fireball of a 7-year-old daughter, and her incredibly supportive and social-justice minded brother, and it is a blessing to me every time my kiddos encounter and are inspired by another strong and self-assured woman - whether it is someone we meet at a protest, in a space of education, a social situation, or even just walking in the grocery store and seeing a woman standing in their own power! You don’t need to be raising your own kiddos to have an impact on the next generation - I promise if you are standing strong for yourself and for others, the young ones see you, they see themselves in you, and they grow stronger because of you ❤️

We are stronger together - sending love and solidarity this Women’s Day!

*Please note: I use “women” throughout for simplicity; know I mean cis & trans women as well as all other trans, non-binary & gender-expansive folks!