🗓️ Svādhyāya Book Club: My Grandmother’s Hands 📖
Facilitated by Nya Daley Benefield (she/her)

🌟 Join Us!
Dive into the first round of the Svādhyāya Book Club, where we explore thought-provoking books and body-based mindfulness practices. This round, we’ll engage with My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Manakem—a profound exploration of racial trauma and healing paths. Discover new ways to move beyond internalized White body supremacy.

🔍 What to Expect:
Every week, we’ll practice the Niyama of self-study (Svādhyāya) through reading, discussion, and applying insights from this New York Times bestseller. Whether you're new to the book or revisiting it, come ready to listen, connect, and share your journey of resilience and healing. Light refreshments will be provided.

🚫 Note:
This series will not include strenuous physical movements or replace professional therapy.

💰 Investment:

• Community Rate: $140

• General Rate: $180

• Sustainer Rate: $220
  Members receive a 10% discount!

  💚 The Green Bottle Sliding Scale:
  Our sliding scale pricing model is designed to promote inclusivity and accessibility. It encourages participants to pay according to their financial resources. Those with greater financial privilege are invited to contribute more, enabling individuals with limited means to participate at a rate that suits their situation. This approach fosters a supportive community where everyone can engage in meaningful discussions and practices.

📅 Details:

• When: January 14-February 18

• Time: Tuesdays, 7 PM - 8:30 PM

• Who: 10 participants max; minimum of 6 required

• Where: Small room

📝 Materials Needed:

• Journal

• Book

• Yoga mat

• Comfy clothes

🍵 Provided:

• Tea/snacks each session

• Whiteboard

• Sketch paper

• Pencil crayons

✨ Series Structure:
Sessions will feature:

• Seated body-based grounding/mindfulness practices

• Journaling

• Small group discussions

• Sharing circles

• Snacks!

👩‍🏫 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.

🌿 Join us for a journey of self-discovery and healing!