Thursday January 8th 7:30pm

Class is centered around folx who are black, indigenous, or identify as a person of color. In a time when our communities are under constant attack; it is important now more than ever to ground and restore ourselves so that we remain skillful in our daily interactions and larger activism.

This class is a gentle flow with breathwork and mindfulness practices infused. After class we will have time for journaling, and sharing/witnessing. Allies are welcome, we request you to please be mindful of the space you take up in the room and the weight your voice carries.

$15-$25 sliding scale, NOTAFLOF if $15 is a barrier to entry please email us at banana@bananayoga.co for scholarships spots

Thursday January 22nd 7:30pm

Explore herbs that tend to the heart’s grief and uplift the spirit. We will talk about how certain herbs calm the nervous system, regulate the HPA axis, and support the organs. All of these systems.

Herbs are our great allies as we walk through the joys and sorrows of life. They interact with our physical, emotional and spiritual bodies bringing balance, easing tension, moving stagnancy, and communing with us as medicine in this strange dance of life.

Come with your curiosity and spend a cozy evening in community - drinking tea, and befriending new plant and people!

$25-$40 sliding scale

Friday January 9th 7:30pm

Coach Victor will be teaching effective, useful, and practical self-defense philosophy and techniques while keeping this process safe and fun. This will be an interactive workshop that will include movement and body contact and lots of talk story.

You will learn how to use your words, best instincts, as well your body to stay safe. Please note we will be simulating situations that may be triggering for survivors. While Victor has experience teaching to trauma survivors, please come with this understanding in mind.

About the instructor: Victor Damian has been deeply involved in martial arts since his teenage years. He has been trained in Filipino Martial Arts for over 20 years. He has also been teaching boxing for over 20 years. Victor has been involved in weapon fight clubs and has been featured on NPR, ESPN, National Geographics Taboo, and numerous news and TV shows. In addition to this, Victor has worked for SFDPH for 13 years. During this time, he has worked with youth in various systems and even taught self-defense for underage sex workers.

$15, free for Monthly Members

Sunday January 4th 1:00-4:00pm

30 Minute massage administered by a recent trainee of the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville. This massage will target key pressure points in the joints and muscles to release tension and encourage the flow of chi (energy). You will be able to stay fully clothed during the massage.

Donations will go to the Social Justice Collaborative, assisting low-income immigrant communities at risk of deportation by providing them with comprehensive, direct, and high-quality legal services that are culturally competent, at little to no cost. socialjusticecollaborative.org