Classes + Events
The Gathering: Yoga, Spirituality, and Mutual Aid for the LGBTQ+ Community
Yoga, Spirituality, and Mutual Aid for the LGBTQ+ Community (and Allies)
A monthly group meeting in or near Lakewood, Ohio. Hosted by the Queer Soul Academy.
"Bring what you have, take what you need." Optional food, clothes, and necessities swap at each meeting.
Each month, we will come together for a 45-minute Yoga practice, sharing circle, and community building.
Always by donation (or free if you need it to be). Donations support our nonprofit organization's goal of purchasing land in Northeast Ohio to create a dedicated safe sanctuary for marginalized communities.
All meetings are on Fridays at 6pm:
February 27th - at Cultivate Yoga in Lakewood
March 27th - details TBA
April 24th - in honor of Earth Day, details TBA
May 22nd - details TBA
June 19th - in honor of Juneteenth, details TBA
July 24th - outdoors at Lakewood Park (weather permitting)
August 21st - details TBA
September 18th - details TBA
October 23rd - in honor of Samhain, details TBA
November 27th - Friendsgiving, details TBA
December 25th - “no questions asked” Holiday Celebration, details TBA
Guatemala Yoga Retreat: Authenticity, Empowerment, and Adventure for the LGBTQ+ Community
Imagine waking up early to the sounds of Mayan women singing while they make tortillas from scratch…
The smells of copal resin incense and cedar wood smoke waft through the open window of your accommodation. You also hear birds chirping nearby and children playing in the distance. After a week of 70s-and-sunny perfect weather, you understand why Guatemala is nicknamed “the land of eternal spring.” Bringing a hand to your heart, you breathe in deeply and exhale a sigh of deep gratitude.
Next, you walk through the Mayan village and up the street to the market. It is so magical to see the large, colorful baskets full of grains, beans, spices, and other things you don’t recognize. There are fresh local avocados, limes, honey, cacao beans, papayas, mangoes, freshly made tortillas, tamales, and more. You see artisans selling their crafts- jewelry, pottery, notebooks, paintings, instruments, and clothing made from gorgeous handwoven fabric.