Yoga, Self-Care & Community:

with Vina Brown & Anna Leigh Brady

Workshop and Fundraiser for Indigenous Youth and Wellness

Saturday | October 5

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave Studio

Investment: $100 (+ tax)

Nourish yourself with an afternoon of self-care and community connection, supporting Rooted Resiliency, a non-profit dedicated to empowering Indigenous communities through holistic wellness. Over the course of a few hours, Indigenous wellness leaders and Rooted Resiliency co-founders, Vina and Anna Leigh, will guide you through a restorative journey as they share their cultural knowledge and expertise as certified yoga instructors. Following a grounding meditation to help find your center, they'll lead you into an intuitive exercise that taps into your inner wisdom, allowing you to reconnect with your deepest instincts. You’ll then move through a gentle restorative yoga practice, that encourages the release of tension and a return to balance. To close, experience a soothing sound bath, promoting deep relaxation and a sense of peace.

This workshop will raise funds to provide local Indigenous youth with the opportunity to participate in Rooted Resiliency’s upcoming gala. All proceeds go toward securing a table for the youth, providing these young members of the Lummi Nation a chance to engage in this powerful cultural event.

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About Vina & Anna Leigh:

  • Vina Brown

    Vina is a Haíɫzaqv and Nuu-chah-nulth scholar. Her Haíɫzaqvḷa name is ƛ̓áqvas gḷ́w̓aqs which loosely translates into Copper Canoe Woman. She is an Adjunct Faculty in the Native Studies Leadership Program at Northwest Indian College (NWIC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Native Studies and Leadership from NWIC and a Masters of Jurisprudence in Indigenous Law from the University of Tulsa and is presently working on a PhD from the University of Alaska in Indigenous Studies with concentrations in knowledge systems, research, education, and pedagogy. She is a wellness advocate, a certified yoga instructor, and a self-proclaimed food sovereigntist. She has participated in Tribal Canoe Journeys her whole life and was raised within Haíɫzaqv territory, where she witnessed the resurgence and renaissance of her own Haíɫzaqv culture. Vina is the owner and creator of Copper Canoe Woman (CCW).

  • Anna Leigh Brady

    Anna Leigh, a vibrant member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, brings character to her role as Lummi Nation Fitness Center manager. Armed with a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Wellness and a decade of experience, she excels in movement coaching. Certified in Personal Training, Fitness Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and Exercise Therapy, Anna is also a passionate 500-Hr Registered Yoga Teacher, delving into the intricacies of movement and trauma-informed practices. Her journey embodies expertise, cultural richness, and a deep commitment to holistic well-being.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

Registration for all events, including trainings and immersion workshops, is non-refundable. However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another person by contacting us via phone, email, or in person. Thank you for your consideration with this policy as so much time, resources, and heart go into planning these experiences for our community!