Intention + Impact

Intention + Impact


When: Sunday, 10:00 AM (1.5 hrs (90 min))
  Room: COM: Main Hall 2

Description

Reclaim your body, your power and spirit through this energetic vinyasa practice. We will tune into our ability to see beyond the physical reality that surrounds each of us and awaken to the unseen world that exists within us. Through connection to something bigger than us - we will come together individually but be connected as a whole. Starting with a meditation, followed by a breathe work session to release old patterns, expand our awareness and shift our vibration collectively and consciously through our breath + mind + body + spirit connection. Get ready to sweat to “A Tribe Called Red” and a powerful playlist.


Presented by:

Shayla Stonechild-VYC Presenter

Presenter

Shayla Stonechild

As an Nehiyaw Iskwew from Muscowpetung First Nations, Shayla Stonechild, has always been a catalyst towards Indigenous youth unlocking their full potential. By reclaiming their voices, bodies and spirit that have been silenced and stolen throughout history. There is a shift happening in humanity right now and she believes the arts, meditation, movement and medicine is a part of that shift. She is a TV Host, Yoga Instructor, Activist and Wellness Advocate making waves across Turtle Island.

From growing up around her motherèss performing arts company, and continuing on to graduate from ‘Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts.’ and Vancouver School of Healing Arts (RYT 200HR). She has always been active within her community. She is currently hosting Season 3 of APTN’s documentary series, “Red Earth Uncovered”. When Shayla isn’t filming she can be found facilitating workshops within First Nations communities that focus on life promotion through healing through the arts, meditation, movement (yoga) and medicine (coming back to an Indigenous worldview). She has a history of collaborations but most recently with “Right To Play”, “Lululemon” and “Gathering Our Voices”. She is the founder of the “Matriarch Movement” a meditation and movement practice dedicated to honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

“Our mission should be to build bridges, not walls; to offer our hands in guidance; rather than turn our backs with indifference. In the true sense of community and connection, what we do for each other helps to uplift the spirits of all people.” - Stonechild