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I’m still in awe after this week’s The Wealth of Wellness Lab at Afrotech powered by @spikedwellness & @creativevibes.only. The vibes - UNMATCHED! Thank you @creativevibes.only & @spikedwellness for inviting me as spike’s yoga instructor and as a guest panelist to speak on wellness.

During the sessions I wanted to share with black women in tech that wellness is a choice. It starts with an inward journey. It’s about choosing to show up for yourself everyday in some capacity. Yoga has helped me reconnect to that space of stillness and constantly ask myself “what do I need today?” That answer will differ but still choosing to give grace & honor yourself along the way is what matters most.

Beyond grateful to all that came out & to the wealth of wellness lab for giving folks the opportunity to be seen and heard fully! 🧘🏽‍♀️🖤

Now think about it, have you asked yourself what you needed today? 🌱 #afrotech2022 by @symonelassic

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4 years ago

New to Yoga? No worries, I got you!
Here are 7 tips for beginning your yoga practice ✨

1. Yoga is for you - Release expectations. It’s for every body and for everybody. You don’t have to be in shape, flexible or any of the above.

2. Breathe & Set an Intention - How do you wish to show up? Once you have that intention, connect your breath to movement. Think of yoga as a moving meditation.

3. Eliminate the comparison game - Yoga is an inward practice. Closing your eyes can help to really focus on your journey

4. Talk to your yoga instructor or doctor - Yoga is accessible for everyone but inform your yoga instructor of any injuries or medical concerns before class begins. Doing so helps the teacher customize the sequence. If you can’t do a certain pose, it’s okay. There are always modifications.

5. Choose a yoga class that suits your needs - There are so many different types of yoga (power yoga, restorative, hatha...etc)

6. Smile, don’t take yourself so seriously - I’ve heard many people tell me they can’t do yoga because they laugh too much. Laugh! Smile! Do all of that. Smiling relaxes the body and mind and helps you enjoy the yoga postures much more.

7. Savor the end - Get comfortable in stillness. Learn to savor Savasana (the last pose). Your body deserves rest after a long practice.

#yogaforbeginners #beginneryogi #beginneryoga #mentalhealthawareness #yoganyc #yogawestchester #yoga #blackgirlyoga #blackgirlmeditation #soulfulmovement #meditation #health #wellness #selflove #inspiration #motivation #movement #fitness #peace by @symonelassic

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5 years ago

Happy #WorldMeditationDay 🌎✨

If you struggle with meditating, I’m offering the idea of incorporating mindfulness practices into your everyday life. This may help ease your mind into meditation when you are ready.

You ever come up with your best ideas in the shower? That’s because most times we’re practicing mindfulness without even realizing it.

In honor of today, let’s eliminate the myth that meditation is about emptying the mind. 🥴 Meditation is really about giving your mind something to focus on and there are different types to choose from.

Mindfulness is the simple act of paying attention, noticing and being present in whatever you’re doing.

You can practice mindfulness at anytime, anyplace with anyone by being fully engaged in the here and now.

I have to say my favorite mindfulness practices are painting, journaling and yoga what’s yours? ✨ by @symonelassic

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5 years ago

We can’t wait to see you all ! For our after work Yoga . Happening this Thursday! 🧘🏽‍♀️ Join us for a free, beginner-friendly yoga session for ages 17 and older. #freeyoga #yoga #bronx by @symonelassic

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2 months ago

✨ Juneteenth Celebration at the Farm ✨
Join us on June 13th from 1–5 PM at the Peekskill Regeneration Farm as we gather in community to honor freedom, culture, resilience, and joy. 🌿

This year’s celebration will include:
🧘🏽 Yoga
🎶 Live music
🎤 Spoken word
👢 Line dancing
🌱 Farm activities
🤝 Community connection
…and more!

Come celebrate the beauty of togetherness on the land as we reflect, uplift, and create space for joy and healing. All are welcome. ❤️🖤💚

#Juneteenth #Peekskill #CommunityHealing #BlackJoy #Regeneration FarmLife CommunityCare PeekskillEvents by @symonelassic

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4 months ago

Looking for Juneteenth plans?

This Juneteenth weekend, explore tradition, healing movement, liberation and care. You’ll hear exclusive snippets from I Am Well, a new sound-immersive audio series hosted by Rachel J. Pilgrim @therockyj exploring healing practices across the African Diaspora. Enjoy a candlelit yoga class and workshop led by YogaSix instructor Symone Lassic @symonelassic, sip and shop herbal teas designed for your nervous system from The Land of Milk & Honey Apothecary, and share in conversation about liberation, care, and tradition with our two hosts. All taking place at @yogasix_mountkisco on Saturday, June 21st 3 - 5 pm. Grab your tickets at the Eventbrite link in our bio. taken in YogaSix Mount Kisco by @symonelassic

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a year ago

Slow Flow & Live Soulful Sounds with @briatheartist was beyond beautiful. I’m incredibly grateful to do something I genuinely love alongside others who share the same passion for their calling.

These queens showed up. Thank you, truly. We released, cried, laughed … words can’t even describe the experience. You really just had to be there.

Look out for more flows to come🙏🏾💛 by @symonelassic

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a year ago

No more archiving photos for a dump that never gets posted. ✔️ by @symonelassic

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2 years ago

It’s been a while since I’ve gone away and relaxed without a full itinerary of things to do … just stillness & embracing flow. To more being & less doing. Thank you Aruba 💛 taken in Eagle Beach, Aruba by @symonelassic

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2 years ago

CDMX Dumpy 🇲🇽

Art Week x My Favorite Things 🫶🏾 taken in Mexico City, Mexico by @symonelassic

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3 years ago

Second week in Thailand studying Thai Massage and these past few days I’ve felt hella lonely … which, if you know me, you know is very unusual. I enjoy tf outta my alone time. I grew up in a household as an only child, so baby, I loveee being alone. But it’s rare I feeeel loneliness. I expressed this to some frenss who are amazing & of course called and checked on me. I’m choosing to acknowledge & lean into whatever comes up … really hear God’s voice during a time when I don’t have many distractions. I saw a quote that said a season of loneliness & isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. So I’m remembering that every time I feel this uncomfortable emotion, it’s all apart of the becoming 🦋 by @symonelassic

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3 years ago

One week ago, I arrived in Thailand to study Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massgae. One word - Blessed 🙏🏾✨ by @symonelassic

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