Posts Tagged ‘body liberation’
Pride Flow with Kelsey
Join Current Wellness for a yoga class to celebrate our pride! Pride Flow is an affinity space for queer and trans folks. This is to allow folks with similar lived experiences to practice in community. Kelsey McKaplan (she/her) creates a yoga class that is suited for all levels and has plenty of options for different…
Read MoreThe Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture
Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism defines people by their abilities, and creates a hierarchy that prefers bodies that “can do more” over chronically and temporarily disabled bodies. The Current Topic: When Ableism Enters the Picture. Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to…
Read MoreDiet-Free Self Care: An Intro to Intuitive Eating
It is so common to feel lost and unmoored once you decide to be done with dieting. Sometimes it feels like we are presented with a false binary: Either (1) “I have to be on a diet and control my body in order to care for myself well,” or (2) “I am sick and tired…
Read MorePride Flow with Kelsey
Join Current Wellness for a yoga class to celebrate our pride! Pride Flow is an affinity space for queer and trans folks. This is to allow folks with similar lived experiences to practice in community. Kelsey McKaplan (she/her) creates a yoga class that is suited for all levels and has plenty of options for different…
Read MoreThe Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement
The Current Topic: Let’s Talk About Joyful Movement! Why (and when? and where? and how?) do you choose to move your body? How has that changed over the years? Do your friends and family understand your motives, or is it a topic of contention? Here at the Current, we always encourage moving your body for…
Read MoreReclaiming Running
Have you ever wanted to run but felt like it wasn’t meant for you? Society often dictates what runners “should” be—how they should look, how fast they should go, and how their running practices should appear. This barrage of “shoulds” can distance us from our bodies, their inherent wisdom, and the tools we already possess.…
Read MoreFat Positive Strength Crew
Introducing the “Fat Positive Strength Crew” – a 6-week strength training series designed to empower individuals in larger bodies and promote a positive relationship with fitness. We limit this small group training program to 8 participants to offer personalized attention. This series embraces the philosophy that strength comes in all shapes and sizes. Led by…
Read MoreYin Yoga for Black and Brown Bodies
In order to serve the Black and brown communities of Raleigh, we are excited to offer this yin yoga class, a slow-paced and meditative yoga practice that focuses on deep stretching and relaxation. Yin Yoga is suitable for all levels and can be a therapeutic and rejuvenating experience, promoting a sense of balance and calmness…
Read MoreStart Here: An Introduction to Current Wellness
Are you curious about the magic that happens within our walls? Start here! Join us for a complimentary event specially designed for those interested in Current Wellness but hesitant to take the first step. Our dedicated body liberation ambassadors will introduce you to our space, where we’re breaking barriers and redefining fitness with Health At…
Read MoreJanuary Bad Science (First Friday)
A guided conversation to unpack January Bad Science (B.S.!) and reclaim our self-compassion and joy. Are you feeling pressure to set certain goals this January? Do you have friends doing a detox or a cleanse? Are you looking for answers about how to start your year right? Join Current Wellness for a 1-hour guided discussion…
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