110. Embodied Social Justice with guests Teresa Myers and Jennifer Hicks

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!This week Raquel and Jennifer speak with Teresa Myers and Jennifer Hicks. Teresa and Jennifer are Nia Technique Teachers and Trainers who teach somatic fitness/movement through the lens of embodied social justice. Through sensation and movement, they help women create a sense of safety, dignity and belonging for themselves and others through their Nia Technique classes, workshops and trainings. Teresa is a founding member of and consultant to Nia Technique's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council and Jennifer is a council member.  They also consult to organizations on the intersection of movement and Embodied Social Justice. They regularly provide workshops to their Nia community on social justice-related topics (e.g., Diversity: Oppression in the Body; Diversity: Body Acceptance;  Privilege: The Currency of Health) and use social media as a way to educate about social justice issues.  Jennifer is also a founding member of the Rebel Body Collective (a community of weight-neutral, size-inclusive, HAES-aligned, body liberation-oriented movement professionals) and is a Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist. Where to connect with Teresa:Website: www.soulfulmovement.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/soletosoulhealingllcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresamyersnd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NiaTeacherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-myers-30642662/Where to connect with Jennifer:Website: http://www.jennhicks.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/niadancefitnesswithjennhicksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferhicks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/_jennhicksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennhicks/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jennhicksSupport the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at [email protected] the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!