AfroYoga
AfroYoga is a special practice that blends the breathwork and intentional postures of Yoga with the sacredness of African dance and the joy found in many forms of Black music. Kenna created the class to share their unique form of healing with other people. These classes are open to all.
Classes are every Wednesday:
Noon
4:30 PM
The cost is $15 per class or $50 for a monthly pass (includes 4 classes).*
Flow, Heal, and Groove: AfroYoga Wednesdays at Queermunity
AfroYoga takes participants through a sequence of yoga flows blended with dance moves designed to get folks in tune with their body’s natural rhythm and tap into the healing properties of breath linked with movement.
The practice is suitable for all levels of experience, and everybody is welcome. Kenna has extensive experience meeting people where they are, safely modifying movements for different bodies, and creating a safe and equitable space to learn and grow.
At Queermunity the hour-long AfroYoga class will be offered on Wednesdays at two times 12 and 4:30. Yoga mats and other props will be provided, wear comfy clothes for movement and rolling on the floor, socks are not recommended (bare feet work best).
What to expect: As you enter, a relaxing tone will be set in the space with lighting and sound. Class begins with intuitive movement and meditation and then moves through a series of guided flows that include Yoga postures and movement prompts. We round out the practice with some balance and held postures that provide a deep stretch. Time for rest and a final meditation using the Melanated Remedy affirmation deck is how the class ends. It's important to allow time to transition in and out of the space and save loud convos for a different time or a lobby space. The soundtrack will consist of powerful, intentional music that spans a wide spectrum of Black creativity.
*Advanced registration is required. Each class reserves 2 spots for free entry for BIPOC participants. To claim a reserved spot, email contact@queermunitymn.com. This practice is open to everyone who can participate in a respectful, culturally competent manner.
Your Guide
Kenna
Kenna-Camara Cottman is Black, non-binary, a parent, a child, and a community member in Mni Sota Makoce.
Kenna is a 400-hour certified yoga guide teaching in the Twin Cities on Dakota land and has practiced Black dance forms since childhood.
Kenna may be best known for their work with Voice of Culture as a dancer, choreographer, and educator, but they are also a practitioner of all elements of Hip Hop, a community radio host and DJ, a certified yoga teacher, and an improvisational vocalist.
Kenna is an abolitionist, a nonviolent transmitter and receiver, and is committed to creating and experiencing Black space for cultural arts and liberation. Their current projects include self-study and reclamation through the Body Prayers cycle.
Kenna is the child of ancestors Beverly and Bill Cottman, community parents and artists in their own right.
Kenna is the parent of Yonci Peaceful, a well-known and respected artist, writer, DJ, activist, and youth worker, and Ebrima Baye, an accomplished soccer player, golfer, and enthusiastic gamer.
Visit www.voiceofculture.org for more information on Kenna's forward-facing projects.