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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 56 MIN

The importance of rest with Ali Duncan

from Moments That Define Us

In this episode , Iryna sits down with Ali Duncan who is the founder, creator, and visionary of Urban Sanctuary, the only black owned studio in Denver and in Colorado. This conversation is full of defining moments, from Ali's upbringing in Fort Collins, Colorado to opening a yoga studio in a historic neighborhood of Denver call Five Points or "Harlem of the West", in a historic, the Douglass Undertaking Building. They talk about the importance of preserving Black History , the importance of rest, especially for black and brown men and women to heal from systemic oppresion. Rest, slow down and take care of your body and mind in the world that tells you to never stop. Check out Urban Sanctuary's website to learn more about Ali and the history of the amazing space Ali and her team have created: https://urbansanctuary.love/about #sharingourstoriesishealing #whatsyourdefiningmoment #restisresistance

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