VIRTUAL YOGA & JOURNALING SERIES
Guided by Malaika Maitland
Professional Yoga Therapist (1000hr), Doula and Visual Artist
This interactive 4-day series is open to everyone. In Your Element is your opportunity for curated self-exploration. Nourish your body, deepen your relationship with breath, reflect on your journey thus far and nurture your intentions. All bodies welcome.
Each yoga therapy session (1hr) will include about 25mins of movement followed by guided meditation, journal prompts and sharing. The theme of each day is inspired by one element of nature. Earth, Water, Fire, Air each provide an intuitive lens for assessing and bringing balance to the rich tapestry of our lives. For instance, like Fire can we burn steady, hot enough to be motivated and energized but not so hot that we are burning down all our relationships.
This series is full of insight and practice tools you can apply to daily life. You will also gain access to a private whatsapp group for the week to stay connected to me and others on the journey.
Details
August 24th - 27th 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm ET (convert to your timezone)
Sessions will be recorded so you can participate even if you aren't able to join live!
Sliding Scale Fee $50.00 - $80.00
Please pay what you can. All contributions welcome.
Contribute Via
Venmo: malaikabsl
Cashapp: $malaikabsl
Paypal: hello@malaikabsl.com
If you need to pay with a card instead, contact me directly.
Local Options:
Grenada Co-op Bank
Malaika Brooks-Smith-Lowe
MobileID MB4105271
Account # 411000252
Drop payment to Dr.Lowe's office, below Spice Harmony Yoga in Calivigny, St.George.
FAQs
Who can participant in this series?
This offering is for absolutely everyone and every body.
What is the breakdown of the session?
We practice about 25mins of yoga asana followed by guided meditation, journaling and sharing for the remainder of the hour.
Where will the series take place?
Virtually on Zoom.
I can’t join live, will this be recorded?
Yes! Once you register you will receive a recording of that morning’s session before the end of the day.
When does the series begin?
11am Monday August 24th, 2020
Helpful to have
Yoga Mat + Props
Blanket / Cushions
Journal & Pen
A special space, consider gathering eg. flowers, art, family photos, candles, crystals, soothing aromas etc.
Testimonials
This is not the first time where my spirit needed something and the universe responded through Malaika. She is intuitive, responsive and I thank her for it.
— Nicole B.
Malaika was amazing in facilitating as usual. Fluid, heart led, authentic and fun.
— CK
It was reflective and refreshing. I went in not being so sure of myself anymore, but still excited to participate in something I was curious about. And YES! at the end of the sessions I was feeling motivated and sure of myself (CONFIDENCE!) The Water Element session was the most unveiling of emotions for me. The exercise/movements were powerful in my body. It felt like they were unlocking emotions from my muscles, joints, nerves and more to flow outward safely and harmoniously. I felt so relaxing and revived after!!! AMAZING!!!
— Norlan Sankara
“This virtual session was most timely and appropriate as we all navigate this 'new abnormal' that Covid-19 has cast us into. It was a great visual reminder and comfort that we are all #alonetogether. From as far as Alaska, globally we were on that call together sharing our individual thoughts, fears, hopes and intentions. It was cathartic, relaxing and comforting. A great recharge and reset for the body, mind and soul.”
— KF
About Your Guide
Malaika Maitland is a professional yoga therapist (1000hr), pregnancy, labour & postpartum doula and new mama. She has over a decade of experience teaching yoga and was recently recognized internationally as one of 20 Yoga Teachers of Color to Watch in 2020. In 2011 she co-founded Spice Harmony Yoga in Grenada alongside her parents, who are also certified yoga teachers. Through years of offering prenatal yoga at her studio she realized that there are a lack of resources for expecting mothers and their loved ones. Malaika began her path to becoming a doula in 2016 with an intensive led by International Center for Traditional Childbearing . In 2018 she began her latest doula training with Mama Glow.
Malaika holds a Bachelors in Studio Art from Smith College, Massachusetts and a Masters in Cultural Studies from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. Her photography, film and mixed-media artwork has been exhibited locally and internationally. She is also an official photographer for the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance Conferences. Through the interconnected facets of her work Malaika, seeks to create pathways for her clients and community to feel supported and foster deeper connections with themselves and one another. Instagram: @malaikamaitland