Though this personal work of change is deeply, powerfully challenging, it is a beautiful opportunity to heal and renew. Unfortunately, many in our world do not have access to these practices, teachings, and experiences we receive freely each and every Wednesday at EmbodyGR. Many of these individuals are our brothers and sisters right here in Grand Rapids living on and around Division Avenue. Due to trauma, chronic mental health & substance abuse issues, tragedy, and unfortunate life circumstances just to name a few, many live life on the street. They often want to change but they feel helpless and alone in their struggle. My personal mission and life's work is to bring yoga & meditation to those who may not have access or the ability to access these healing tools and practices. That is why our outreach programs at Heartside Ministry and HQ are so important in helping those who feel powerless to create positive change and become new.

See you on the mat!
Big love,
dana
P.S.!!!
Please sign up on Eventbrite for our free community event with iUnderstand on Wednesday, October 26. Signing up will ensure you a place for you and your yoga mat, an i understand t-shirt and healthy refreshments! Click here to sign up.
Upcoming Events
***IMPORTANT: WE DO HAVE CHILDCARE. We will gather in the "SOCIAL HALL."
Who: YOU and friends
What: EmbodyGR free weekly gathering with special guest speaker Tom Gunnels, Waiting on Division
Where: Social Hall - Fountain Street Church
When: Wed Oct 12, 2016- 6:30-8:00
Why: To raise awareness, education, & action. To feel better do good.
Bring: You + one!
October 19, 2016
***IMPORTANT: WE DO HAVE CHILDCARE. We will gather in the "SOCIAL HALL."
Who: YOU and friends
What: EmbodyGR free weekly gathering with Peri Jill Phillips leading our tribe.
Where: Social Hall - Fountain Street Church
When: Wed Oct 19, 2016- 6:30-8:00
Why: To feel better do good.
Bring: You and yo pal!
October 5- 6:30 EmbodyGR weekly gathering w/ Special Guest
What: Tom Gunnels, of Waiting on Division, will share his experiences on Division Ave with the homeless in our city and ways we can become involved to help our brothers & sisters who live in this struggle. Also, our very own Jaron Art Siegel will join us to celebrate Teshuvah through live performance, meditation, and music.
October 19- Guest teacher!
Peri will lead our weekly gathering while Dana is off learning more skills to lead our community.
October 23- GR Feminist Film Festival- FREE
Where: Wealthy Theater
When: 12:00 pm
What:
- 43 Local and international short films
- 12 Panels, speakers, and workshops
- 4 Film blocks with 2 kid-friendly blocks
October 26- EmbodyGR & iUnderstand Special Event
Where: Fountain Street social hall
When: 6:30-8:00pm FREE
Please sign up on eventbrite! Signing up will ensure you a place for you and your yoga mat, an i understand t-shirt and healthy refreshments! Sign up today at....
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-feel-better-do-good-with-i-understand-tickets-28345592430
October 27- Yoga & Sacred Song Event to benefit EmbodyGR
Where: Fountain Street social hall;
When: 6:30-8:30pm
Tickets: Early bird tickets $15 until Oct 14
Looking ahead to November
November 16- Housing First talk by Dr. Sam Tsemberis
What: EmbodyGR is encouraged to attend the talk to learn more about housing as a basic right.
When: 6-7:00pm Our regular weekly gathering will begin immediately following the talk in the social hall ending at 8:00pm
November 18- Waiting On Division Art Exhibition
What: Photography by Tom Gunnels @
Where: The Collective Artspace, 40 Division Ave S. Grand Rapids, MI 49506
So are you
New Everyday
Put your hands together and pray"
~ Jaron Art Siegel