Black Live Matters Day
Nov
4
1:30 PM13:30

Black Live Matters Day

4 Corners Yoga Wellness


Lauren and Doreen are planting seeds of hope, health + wellness + healing from 1:30-2:30pm at UMB Black Lives Matter Day!

4 Corners Yoga Wellness

Lauren and Doreen are planting seeds of hope, health + wellness + healing from 1:30-2:30pm at UMB Black Lives Matter Day!

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Winter Wellness, Codman Sq Join 4CYW Teacher Lisa Leung-Tat for chair yoga!
Oct
7
6:00 PM18:00

Winter Wellness, Codman Sq Join 4CYW Teacher Lisa Leung-Tat for chair yoga!

Be ready for cold and flu season by taking steps to rev up your immune system. Codman medical providers will share information and discuss nutrition, sleep, movement, vaccination, and other tips and tricks to keep yourself healthy this winter. bit.ly/CodmanSqHC107 flu vaccines will be available for attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Or scan the QR code CODMAN SQUARE HEALTH CENTER, 637 WASHINGTON ST., DORCHESTER, MA 02124 | (617) 822-8271 | CODMAN.ORG REGISTER HERE

Winter Wellness: Stay Healthy This Cold and Flu Season

AGENDA

6 pm – 6:10: Welcome from Union Capital Boston. Shavonne Herrington explains to everyone how the evening will go.

6:10 – 6:20: Dr. Crichlow talks about the importance of staying healthy, and how it is not just one thing, but many things – many that we will address this evening. She will also

break the attendees into four groups by having people count off from 1 to 4. Each group

will have between 12-15 people in it. During the groups, we will have Nursing present to offer flu vaccines.

6:20 pm – 6:40 pm

  • Group 1 hears from Dr. Crichlow about the importance of flu vaccines and

immunizations in general

  • Group 2 hears from Shania about sleep and stress management

  • Group 3 hears about Nutrition from Kathy or Sheri

  • Group 4 hears about how yoga can help boost your immune system and they’ll

be led through some seated yoga poses

6:40 – 7:00 pm

  • Group 1 hears from Shania about sleep and stress management

  • Group 2 hears about Nutrition from Kathy or Sheri

  • Group 3 hears about how yoga can help boost your immune system and they’ll

be led through some seated yoga poses

  • Group 4 hears from Dr. Crichlow about the importance of flu vaccines and

immunizations in general

7:00 – 7: 20 pm

  • Group 1 hears about Nutrition from Kathy or Sheri

  • Group 2 hears about how yoga can help boost your immune system and they’ll

be led through some seated yoga poses

  • Group 3 hears from Dr. Crichlow about the importance of flu vaccines and

immunizations in general

  • Group 4 hears from Shania about sleep and stress management

7:20 – 7:40 pm

  • Group 1 hears about how yoga can help boost your immune system and they’ll

be led through some seated yoga poses

  • Group 2 hears from Dr. Crichlow about the importance of flu vaccines and

immunizations in general

  • Group 3 hears from Shania about sleep and stress management

  • Group 4 hears about Nutrition from Kathy or Sheri

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Workshop:  Rest is Resistance with Lisa Leung-Tat
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Workshop: Rest is Resistance with Lisa Leung-Tat

  • Franklin Park Golf Course Club House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

4 Corners Yoga Wellness is available to host, Rest Is Resistance, a wellness workshop based on the book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto, by Trisha Hersey.

We want to thank our teacher Ayla Gavins for submitting a grant and to Grove Hall Trust for accepting to sponsor the event at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse. We create safe spaces where everyBODY is welcome to rest, stretch, restore, grow and heal.

Members  $30 Non-Members $45
Become a
Monthly Member!

REGISTER HERE + PAY BELOW

The three-hour in-person workshop is supported by a Grove Hall Trust. 4 Corners Yoga is a recipent of a community grant which supports GHT mission to enhance the quality of life in the Grove Hall neighborhood of Boston.

The Rest Is Resistance Workshop is facilitated is Lisa Leung-Tat, 500RYT. A three-hour workshop meant to bring us together in community using Tricia Hersey's book "Rest is Resistance" as a framework for understanding activism in the form of rest!

Join 4 Corners Yoga Wellness at Franklin Park Golf Course Club House for this love practice as you work towards deprogramming from a violent system and instead forge a path toward reclaiming the divinity of your humanness. 

We'll play, practice, read and rest! This is an opportunity to tap into your inner child, resist the urge to be on your phone and be fully engaged without worrying about time.

If we are too tired and stressful all the time, how can we enjoy pleasure and liberation?

Your body is a site of liberation.
It does not belong to capitalism.
Love your body.
Rest your body.
Move your body.
Hold your body.

Tricia Hersey.

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ONE DAY-  Beginner Workshop with Lisa Leung-Tat
Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

ONE DAY- Beginner Workshop with Lisa Leung-Tat

4CYW Members  $30
Non-Members $45
Become a
Monthly Member!

REGISTER HERE + PAY BELOW


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Candid Conversations explore the documentary "The Sixth"
Jul
14
3:00 PM15:00

Candid Conversations explore the documentary "The Sixth"

What does democracy have to do with social justice? Everything. Join us as we grapple with where we are and what we do in this moment. We breathe, and are mindful that are wellbeing is what’s at stake.

A Documentary Unveiling the Unseen Faces of the January 6th Insurrection

Released in 2024, 'The Sixth' is a gripping documentary that delves into the heart of the January 6th insurrection, offering a fresh perspective on the events that unfolded at the US Capitol and takes an intimate approach, centering on the stories of ordinary individuals who participated in the riot.

The film meticulously weaves together archival footage, interviews with those who were present, and social media posts, painting a chilling portrait of how everyday Americans could be so readily swayed by misinformation and radicalized to storm the Capitol. Unlike past narratives that portrayed rioters as monolithic and driven by a singular ideology, 'The Sixth' reveals a diverse group with various motivations, from a genuine belief in conspiracy theories to a desire for social connection and belonging.

The documentary shines a light on the role of online platforms in spreading misinformation and fostering radicalization. It explores how algorithms and echo chambers amplified extremist narratives, creating a virtual space where individuals could isolate themselves from dissenting voices and become susceptible to dangerous propaganda.

'The Sixth' also delves into the psychological factors that contributed to the insurrection. It explores the impact of economic hardship, social alienation, and political disillusionment on individuals who felt their voices were ignored and their power diminished. The film argues that the riot was not simply a one-off event, but a symptom of a deeper societal malaise.

Through its focus on individual stories, 'The Sixth' avoids simplistic narratives of good vs. evil, instead offering a nuanced and empathetic examination of the human cost of political extremism. It leaves viewers with an unsettling feeling of recognition, reminding them that the threat of political violence is not solely confined to the fringes of society.

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Jun
30
3:00 PM15:00

Join Lisa Leung-Tat for a candid conversation on The Fight.

REGISTER HERE

A movie everyone needs to watch before the election. Find out what’s at stake and how you can make a difference.

4CYW Candid Conversations is included in a monthly membership. Non-members have two payment options. Thank you for supporting us in our pursuit of social justice.

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Candid Conversations: Join us to discuss Rest is Resistance A Manifesto
Mar
10
3:00 PM15:00

Candid Conversations: Join us to discuss Rest is Resistance A Manifesto

Sunday March 10th 3-5pm

Do you seek to rest and resist the grind?

Rest Is Resistance is a call to action, a battle cry, a field guide, and a manifesto for all of us who are sleep deprived, searching for justice, and longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of Grind Culture.

Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy.

In this book, Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice.

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Candid Conversationalists Screen the Movie Origin
Feb
18
1:30 PM13:30

Candid Conversationalists Screen the Movie Origin

Screening the Movie Origin as we continue to do the work peeling back the layers and baring witness.

On February 18, 2024, twelve candid conversationalist went to see Origin, based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. Directed by the Ava DuVernay.

We re-convened on February 25, from 3-5pm to examine and unpack this historic, enlightening and powerful piece on what it means to be human. We agree..

Language Matters.

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4 Corners Yoga Wellness Joins the Bowdoin Geneva Health Fair
Feb
10
7:30 AM07:30

4 Corners Yoga Wellness Joins the Bowdoin Geneva Health Fair

Where Health + Happiness Unite!

Rosie, Eli and Doreen (not pictured :-) , 4 Corners Yoga Wellness, teachers had a wonderful time at the Bowdoin Geneva Health Fair at St. Peter’s Teen Center in Dorchester MA. We joined businesses, non-profits, political, community activists, organizers and neighbors to celebrate family, community wellness!

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Basic Black: 4 Corners Yoga Wellness Featured
Jan
19
8:00 AM08:00

Basic Black: 4 Corners Yoga Wellness Featured

“Aging well is for us……” Ayla Gavins, 4CYW Teacher

Teachers Ayla and Rosie with host Crystal

The longest-running program on public television focusing on the interests of people of color featured 4 Corners Yoga Wellness on January 19, 2024. WGBH Basic Black co-host, Crystal Haynes, Emmy award-winning journalist and lecturer at Northeastern University, practiced with 4CYW teachers and students at the Great Hall, Codman Square Health Center on Saturday January 13, 2024.

It is not lost on us that we practiced together on the holiday weekend of Martin Luther King.  We have a dream to manifest health and wellness in our community with pop-up yoga and wellness events, in addition to our virtual healing space. We believe that 2024 is our year to grow and expand.

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VIRTUAL ONLY Candid Conversations
Sep
24
3:00 PM15:00

VIRTUAL ONLY Candid Conversations

Join us for a candid conversation. Three books for our next read.

There There by Tommy Orange 

The Other Slavery Andre Resendez

Unequal A Story of America Michael Eric Dyson & March Favreau

Maybe do some research (nothing too deep) and come prepared at the next meeting to discuss, based on each person's version of what they understand the book to be, why we should choose one over the other. 

Then we'll vote

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Pop-Up Yoga in Dorchester-Register to receive confirmation and location.
Aug
14
to Sep 25

Pop-Up Yoga in Dorchester-Register to receive confirmation and location.

  • 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Weather and logistics permitting, our intention is to offer Monday night pop-up yoga class in the community, at Franklin Park. Watch this space and follow us on Instagram for ongoing updates.

Join Lisa for a Slow Flow, which is a more deliberate form of vinyasa style yoga linking breath with movement and alignment, at a slower pace, balancing challenging postures with quiet calm.

Our long term goal is to offer additional pop-up yoga + wellness classes in our community and beyond.

We publish community Pop-up classes under the EVENTS section of our website.

We post all events on Instagram. Follow us for updates @4cornersyw

We encourage you to register, sign-up to our mailing list, consider a monthly membership, or 12 class card. We appreciate your support for 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness.


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Textile & Text: The Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry at the Congregational Library & Archives
Jun
19
1:30 PM13:30

Textile & Text: The Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry at the Congregational Library & Archives

“History Matters. A conversation with sacred allies. When faced with criticism for publicizing her voice, puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once lamented, “[they] say my hand a needle better fits.” Whether employing the pen, the needle, or the lectern, generations of Black and white Congregational women and men have developed rich ways of challenging the status quo.”

Tickets for the exhibition are free, but registration is required via Eventbrite.

For more information, pelase email info@14beacon.org or call 617-523-0470 ext 223.

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