It’s not much of a stretch: Yoga class balances exercise, generosity
Around 15 people attended the Freedom of the Soul event lead by Olivia F. Scott and Lydia Faith Bagget, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Lydia Faith Baggett, an instructor at Sana Yoga, chats with a participant at Freedom of The Soul on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Freedom at The Mat founder Olivia F. Scott leads the class in a yoga exercise and journaling during the Freedom of The Soul event Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Reginald Taylor provides a relaxing beat for the yoga class, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St.. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The Freedom of the Soul event included time for a journaling exercise on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Participants pair up to discuss the journaling exercise on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A candle and incense add to the relaxing atmosphere as yoga class participants paired up to discuss their journaling exercise on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Collage Dance Collective at 505 Tillman St. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Candles and a journal prompt book by Olivia Scott are available to purchase. She said 15% of the proceeds of online products goes to nonprofit organizations serving underserved women, including survivors of domestic violence, substance abuse and homelessness. (Lucy Garrett/Special to The Daily Memphian)
A mix of beginner and intermediate yoga fans gathered for “Freedom of The Soul,” a unique healing experience to benefit Grace House of Memphis.
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Freedom At The Mat Grace House of Memphis A21 The Memphis Dream Center Sana Yoga Lydia Faith Baggett Olivia F. ScottJasmine McCraven
Jasmine McCraven considers herself to be a music enthusiast and believes that she makes the best playlists ever. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State, but couldn’t wait to move back home to Memphis for the best food and culture in Tennessee.
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