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Body Neutrality, in practice

Coconut Yoga

Lincoln Park, Lakeview & Wrigleyville

$30

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Yoga, a body-scan meditation and journaling turn body neutrality into a practical workshop with Gorls Who Eat and April Falcon.

Body Neutrality, in practice combines a response to difficult body-image thoughts with movement and reflection at Coconut Yoga. Mikaela and April Falcon connect a practical framework to somatic yoga, a body scan and journaling. Choose it if you want to explore those ideas through an activity rather than a discussion alone.

What to expect

Begin with body-neutrality guidance, move through yoga and a guided body scan, then finish by journaling. The hosts ask participants to respect a space without diet talk or comments about bodies.

Good to know

  • Bring water.
  • Bring a yoga mat; the studio supply is limited.
  • Read the hosts’ community handbook.
  • Avoid diet talk and comments about other people’s bodies.

Common questions

Do I need to bring a mat?

The organizer asks guests to bring one; only a limited number are available at the studio.

Is this only a yoga class?

No. The program also includes body-neutrality education, meditation and guided journaling.