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Yoga at La Peña-Every Monday!
Sangha Yoga is another class (remember our Beat the Blues post?) that is offered at La Peña Cultural Center every Monday from 7-8 pm. Sara Larsen, the instructor of this class, describes it as: “A grounding vinyasa flow practice that follows the breath in a moving meditation that enhances both strength and flexibility.”
I’ll be honest with you-when I first read that I had no clue what it meant-but don’t worry! This class is open to everyone and all levels of yoga experience is welcome.
The class starts at 7 pm sharp (Sara suggests you arrive 10-15 minutes early) in the theatre of La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave, in Berkeley)
Classes are $10 each (but no one is turned way for lack of funds), but don’t worry if you haven’t officially signed up-Drop ins are welcomed and encouraged!
Check out the Sangha Yoga Facebook page to receive updates as well as more information about vinyasa yoga.
To find more info on La Peña’s Classes, click here
ARTivism: We are American-Tuesday, June 26th 6-9pm
La Peña Cultural Center, Culturestrike and Define American presents ARTivism: We are American, an art exhibit and talk on Immigrantion, Arts, and Culture, while also hosting 2 cultural activists that are shaping the national tide on immigration. You can read about them in this week’s TIME Magazine!
Featuring Artist Julio Salgado & Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas
On Friday, June 15, President Barack Obama announced that he would grant administrative relief to DREAM Act-eligible youth. That was the same day that 36 DREAMers — born in 15 different countries but all of whom call America home — appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine.
Featuring a gripping story written by undocumented journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, TIME delved deeply into the issue. These groundbreaking events were possible because of the many years of hard work by both undocumented activists and the members of their underground railroad. The art of Julio Salgado has captured a lot of that work and undocumented students have used his illustrations as a tool of empowerment. Identifying as “UndocuQueer,” Julio’s activist artwork is a staple for DREAMers around the country and has been shared widely in social networks, capturing the attention of companies such as American Apparel. Inspired by the work of undocumented students and activists, Vargas came out as an undocumented immigrant in The New York Times in June 2011 and has used his storytelling skills to continue to elevate the immigration conversation around the country.
Join both artists as they talk about their work and the importance of cultural organizing in the immigration movement.
Tuesday, June 26th from 6-9pm, at La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Ave, in Berkeley) Suggested donations $5/no one turned away for lack of funds!
Follow this link below to see Mr. Vargas talk to Bill O’Reilly regarding immigration solutions.
“We’re trying to stand up for other families, not just in Oakland but our nation”
This inspiring quote comes from a protestor at Lakeview Elementary School in Oakland, CA. Recently, school officials in Oakland decided to close down 5 neighborhood schools, and the parents, students, teachers, and faculty members have rallied to take a stand.
To read more about the happenings at Lakeview Elementary, check out these articles:
- From the Huffington Post: Oakland’s Lakeview Elementary School Protest: Teachers and Parents ‘Occupy’ Campus
- SF Gate: Families risk arrest in protesting school closure
- SFist (another blog): Disgruntled Oakland Parents Occupy Local Elementary School
To receive information directly from the protestors, visit saveoaklandschools.org
Beatin’ the Blues at La Peña-Every Wednesday
In case you were unaware, La Peña Cultural Center offers a variety of classes all during the week that highlight the mission of La Peña: To be a welcome-gathering place that provides opportunities for artists and performers to share cultural traditions, as well as perform and create new works.
As part of this mission, the La Peña Cultural Center Blog would love to call your attention to one of the awesome classes offered here, Beat the Blues
Here’s the details:
7-8pm class every Wednesday at La Peña (3105 Shattuck Ave, in Berkeley)
8-11pm (or later) is social dancing
Price: Sliding scale, $6-16 (this includes class AND social dancing)
No partner or experience is necessary, but the instructors of this class do recommend wearing comfortable shoes (specifically with smooth soles)
To learn more about the classes offered at La Peña, visit https://lapena.org/index.php?s=20
Wanna learn about more blues dances and classes in the Bay Area? Click here.
This post is the start of a series of postings that will detail some of the classes that are offered at La Peña Cultural Center. Stay tuned for more!
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