SOFT LANDINGS: A Wellness Workshop FOR + BY the Asian Community
A space FOR and BY the Asian community. A wellness workshop to move, breathe, connect, and support local Asian-led businesses.
Date and time
Location
lululemon experiential store
318 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2A5 CanadaAgenda
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Introduction & Grounding
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Journaling & Discussion facilitated by Valerie Tiu
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM
Movement with Natalie Kwong
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Soundbath led by Rebecca Manankil
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Closing & Gratitude
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Social & Shop Market at lululemon
About this event
SOFT LANDINGS IS A WELLNESS SPACE FOR AND BY THE ASIAN COMMUNITY. A PLACE TO GATHER, MOVE, BREATHE AND CONNECT.
Curated by lululemon Ambassador, Valerie Tiu.
Asians are still underrepresented in wellness spaces and as a community, face many nuanced experiences, both of marginalization and privilege. We come together to share our stories, cultural narratives, and explore the ways that we can show up as better allies in our community.
This workshop is an invitation to explore what it means to find ease, rest and softness as tools for resistance. We create A SOFT PLACE TO LAND.
This workshop includes:
- Journaling and discussion facilitated by Soft Landings' Founder & Curator, Valerie Tiu
- Movement led by lululemon Ambassador & Fitness Coach, Natalie Kwong
- Rest + Soundbath led by Rebecca Manankil
- Social + Shop: a marketplace featuring local Asian owned/led businesses at lululemon
The Soft Landings Social + Shop features local, Asian-owned businesses:
Wellness Sessions are reserved for people who identify as Asian (LGBTQ+ are welcome!). ALL folx and general public are welcome and encouraged to attend and support our Social + Shop Market , located in The Hustle at lululemon Queen Street.
Mats, journals, and writing utensils are provided.
**Please note that The Attic space is not fully accessible as it is located upstairs with no elevator access.**
SOFT LANDINGS is taking place on the traditional land of the Wendake-Nionwentsio, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Anishiabewaki and the Haudenosaunee peoples. We acknowledge the rich history of the Indigenous peoples, and offer our gratitude to the stewards of this land - past, present and future.
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About Valerie Tiu, Founder & Curator of SOFT LANDINGS:
Valerie Tiu (she/her) is a Yoga Teacher, Movement Instructor and Meditation Guide. She offers mindful practices with a focus on creating more accessible wellness spaces for people of colour and marginalized groups. Val is a lululemon Ambassador, proud Filipino and settler in Tkaranto.