The presentation will be curated with low vision impairments in mind, which will be accessible for screen-readers. All sessions will be recorded (including BSL) and we will also provide the transcription and subtitling. Two access moderators on call (you can contact us during the event by selecting ‘private messaging to panellists’ in the Zoom chat box). If you have any access requirements, please do contact DIVA Society and cc Arts Active.Īccess requirement requests vary from person to person, and for all of DIVAs workshops, we will ensure all session include: This session comes from a place of authentic equity and accessibility. addressing disabled people with ‘I did yoga, now I don’t have an issue with x, y z.”) Disability and Chronic Illness are long-term and genetic, therapeutic exercises may assist at times, but it in no way can ‘fix’ or ‘cure’ impairments. As a POC instructor, Rhine will also touch upon the roots of yoga – how western yoga companies and coaches appropriate the Indian practice by using the Hindi language incorrectly, by ignoring the cultural background of yoga during their sessions, and by perpetuating the toxic ‘wellness’ culture that is harmful to disabled people (i.e. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice, and its ancestral roots require to be acknowledged. Rhine will also dispel myths surrounding yoga, specifically those that state you must do complicated poses and movements to benefit from yoga. Rhine’s yoga workshop is the first workshop of the programme. As a disabled BIPOC led society, we feel you, and so we have devised a programme of workshops over the next few months. As an artist and yoga instructor that identifies as POC and disabled, Rhine will guide us through subtle yoga and breathing exercises that aim to expel mental exhaustion, fatigue, overwhelming emotions and pressure.Īs disabled students, we are experiencing more difficulties than non-disabled students, yet this has not been a priority for UAL. In this collaboration between DIVA and Arts Active, we will introduce you to slow, soft and gentle yoga and breathing exercises built around Rhine Bernardino’s practice which ensures inclusivity and accessibility are the forefront. She utilises her experience with chronic illness to ensure her yoga sessions are built with access at its heart. It will be facilitated by Rhine Bernardino and DIVA Society Rhine Berninado is a Disabled POC artist and qualified yoga instructor. This session is an introduction to yoga practices built with equity, inclusivity and accessibility in mind. It’s hard work, but we are ready." - Rhine Bernardino As we build momentum and contribute towards making the world a better place, let us also remember to fortify our mind and body.
I want to promote a more accessible, intersectional, decolonised, soft and gentle yoga that doesn’t harm in any way. "I started my yoga teaching journey mainly for self improvement but I particularly want to spread the joy and benefits of yoga to those who have difficulties in accessing it, especially due to financial hindrances and disability.
When DIVA use the term ‘disabled’ we also refer to neurodivergence, chronic illness, mental health, D/deaf and Hard of Hearing, Blind and visually impaired, and so on. If you are unsure, email us for the waiting list so if there are still spaces available, we will contact you. When you purchase a ticket, please keep this in mind, as there will only be a maximum of 15 tickets available.
Priority for spaces will be provided to disabled students, disabled BIPOC students, disabled students also living with mental health conditions, disabled Queer and Trans students. The membership has been reduced to £5, and this will include all our workshops the next 3 months! If you are disabled by society in any way, this soft and gentle accessibility yoga session is for you.
#Accessible yoga free#
In collaboration with our DIVA (Disabled Intersectional Visibility in the Arts) Society Arts Active is running an accessible yoga session facilitated by Rhine Bernardino session is free for members of DIVA.
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