Ready to talk about race but don't know where to start? This workshop is an introduction for beginning the conversation, specifically for White allies and co-liberators. You may find that as you begin to lean into anti-racism work and talk about race, these can be challenging and uncomfortable conversations. In fact, there's a term called White fragility, which refers to the extreme discomfort felt by White folks when talking about race. This often results in defensiveness, a state of overwhelm and shut down, and inability to continue engaging in the conversation. We need you in the conversation, grounded and ready to engage despite the discomfort.

I will share embodiment practices and self-soothing techniques to help build capacity for difficult conversations. Additionally, you'll leave this workshop with tangible tools to support you talking about race including conversation guides, educational tools, and recommended readings.

CLASS OUTLINE:

Opening meditation

Introduction: Who I am and why I teach this

Self-reflection: Why are you leaning into the conversation about race?

Addressing common defensive responses when talking about race (ex: "I don't see color")

Resources for talking about race

Breakout sessions: Small group conversations for self-reflection about your experience talking about race as a White person in the anti-racism movement

The physical sensations of defensiveness, being triggered, and overwhelm

Body scan meditation

Q&A

Restorative yoga (optional add on - additional hour)

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Brialle has been facilitating workshops and conversations about race, social identity, and the dymanics of privilege, power, and oppression for over five years. She integrates her degree in Social Work, a deep commitment to social justice, and a Black Feminist framework to approach her work as a Holistic Health Coach and Racial Equity Partner. With her company Be Well with Brialle and her signature 7 week Chakra Yoga Course, she facilitates a journey of self-discovery and holistic healing using yoga, chakra education, open discussion, and plant based nutrition. As the Racial Equity Partner at Living Room Conversations, she creates resources and trainings to support people having conversations about race. Brialle Ringer views personal transformation as an integral piece of collective liberation and knows that when we heal ourselves, we heal the world.