Healing Oriented ◐ Afro-Indigenous Centered ◑ Trauma Informed
OSHUN SWIM SCHOOL
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A highlight of my year. I learned so much-from the history to swimming skills. Positive and warm classroom environment.
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It was deeply joyful and beautiful. Chandrika created a rich and warm environment filled with music, reflection and play in the water. I've never experienced a class or space of water like it. Although I was able to swim more than some of my fellow classmates, being in the water week-to-week was deeply valuable.
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After learning some of those basics it was super wonderful to witness (around me in others, but also internally) the dissipation of fear through empowerment and trust building.
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YOUR WORK IS SO SACRED <3
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SO beyond my wildest dreams. Loved it couldn't be better.
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Even within a group class it felt like we each had our own space and pace to grow. My experience truly felt like MY experience and I didn't need to worry about how anyone else was progressing. I was able to focus on my own comfort and skills with water and felt celebrated for any wins. I came back each session more determined to get better.
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I love this school and I love the experiences I have had with it. Looking forward to the intermediate/Advanced skills class.
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Everything was supportive, I loved the games and look forward to the Tea Party. Journaling made me think more about how I have developed anxiety and how it has impacted my life but also learned how its manageable, I just have to learn one skill at a time to help me gain confidence and trust in water. It was really nice to have time to reflect before getting in the water, that made me more calmer and knowing what the lesson was geared towards made me look forward to it.
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Keep doing this! It really is a healing space that we need. Keep the games especially noodle ball.
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Being able to experience this with my colleagues was so special. Especially as adults that do healing and people work, it's really nice to have intentional space to be together in a different environment (especially water!) and to be guided through reflection, play, silence, movement, etc. The ease of the laughter and the silence was amazing! I would recommend other organizations do this together as well. Thank you so much!
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So much gratitude + awe. thank you!
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It was a very grounding experience. I appreciate how noticing and mindfulness were incorporated in the classes, and that I could move at a pace that was comfortable for me. I learned to not only really notice my mind and body in the water but to accept whatever comes up and be truly curious.
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[I gained] More stories of Blackness x Freedom x Culture x Story. It was beautiful to listen to and already been mad excited to share what i learned with my loved ones; The ability to play like kids with other adult Black femmes + women was super cute and heartwarming. Being able to be in water with my mama is consistently sweet and gives me greater insight into her being, her connection to water, how she navigates the world, and our relationship.
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Loved the entire workshop! You did such a great job with the information and taking us through time. The hands on activities were very fun, creative, and purposeful!
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Loved everything about this!! Paced well, fun activities, body awareness was great <3
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swimming is sacred and being in water is an invitation to connect with self, others, and our ancestors; to connect with breath and our rich, deep history. This class was amazing. Appreciate the discussion, activities, somatic exercises, and the invitation to swim!
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Very important work, healing and empowering. I'm honored and have so much respect for the program. Thank you!
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I Loved this workshop. I must become more of a mermaid. Cannot wait until elder swim class.
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Thank you mermaid! After this workshop I am...soothed, relaxed, grateful…
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After this workshop I am glowing! Once again a beautiful experience in the pool and classroom connection with other folks of color.
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This workshop makes me feel...proud and inspired by this ancestral lineage.
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Wonderful!! I loved it!
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This was a deeply healing and affirming experience. I feel like I'm on my way to being a swimmer.
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Oshun Swim School is life affirming. I came to gain confidence in the water, and left with so much more. Through Chandrika's authentic acceptance and encouragement, I was able to naturally, effortlessly connect with the water, and thus, connect with my true self.
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Peaceful and invigorating and healing and exciting. I felt safe, I was in good hands, and the pace was on point and unique to every participant. A swimming class with a political and spiritual lens, so ideal and important!
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My experience felt absolutely transformative! I've struggled with a fear of open water since a near fatal drowning accident when I was a kid. This year I made a commitment to myself to heal that wound and learn to swim so I can live a fuller life. I took a few classes at the local YMCA, but my relationship to swimming really changed after working with Chandrika. Their mindful, compassionate, and skillful teaching allowed me to fully relax and move at an authentic pace. This felt healing for me, especially in shedding my shame around not knowing to swim and remembering that water wants to hold me. Since the Oshun Swim School I've felt really empowered to float & swim in the water without any floating accessories which is a HUGE step for me.
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Starting the class at the altar was so unique, unexpected, precious, honorable. The pace of instruction was perfect…
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All was pretty lit.
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I would definitely recommend this experience to any of the women in my life looking to restore their relationship to water and make swim a part of their lives.
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Chandrika is a gifted coach. She not only shares her swimming knowledge and skills, but she, herself, is a gentle, yet powerful, force of nature. Oshun will certainly achieve her dream of an aquatic center, with us, for us. I didn't know how badly we needed that until Chandrika articulated it. I will do whatever I can to support that sublime vision.
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YOUR WORK IS SO SACRED <3
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