The Critical Self-Study Workshop invites movement facilitators to explore how they can embody anti-racist and anti-oppressive principles through the practice of self-orienting. This workshop challenges participants to critically examine their personal values, social position, unconscious biases, and origin stories, encouraging deep reflection on how these factors shape their teaching and interactions. By engaging in this process, participants will be empowered to foster a culture of belongingness in their classes and personal lives, cultivating environments where all individuals can thrive.

Topics covered

• Self-orienting (living land acknowledgments)

• The concept of Self 

• Power, privilege & social position 

• The science of bias 

• Critical self-study 

👩‍🏫 About Nya:
Nya (she/her) is a Muscogee-based Social Worker, Community Builder, and Yoga Facilitator (E-RYT 200, RYT 500). With over 15 years in social services, Nya specializes in working with justice-involved youth, families, and adults with developmental disabilities. Her facilitation approach is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-aware, aiming to create safer spaces by examining values, identity, social position, and power.