Desire doesn't disappear in the midst of Disaster.
Grounded by the words of the poet and Black Feminist intellectual June Jordan: “Regardless of tragedy, regardless of the grievance, regardless of the monstrous challenge. Some of Us Have not Died. Some of us did not die… And what shall we do, we who did not die?”
For this iteration of Pages II Poses, we will explore the fifth issue of Alaso, a Haitian Feminist Anthology. Dous [Pleasure/Desire] honors the spaces that hold the line in the face of chaos. This issue focuses on pleasure/desire from the personal, intimate, and political scales, while also illuminating that sometimes all three can be intertwined. Join us for a journey to explore how Dous can offer us something very sweet.
Pages II Poses isn’t your typical book club or movement class. It’s an embodied book club experience where the bending and folding of pages inspire poses guided with intention, and culminate in moments of reflection and sharing.
Things to look forward to:
🌟 Guided Movement Practices: Bring the themes to life in your body.
🌟 Engaging Discussion: Participate in thought-provoking conversations that strengthen our connection to ourselves and the text.
🌟 Purposeful Practice: Walk away with offerings and insights to weave into your daily life.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing suitable for movement
A yoga mat (a limited number of mats will be available)
Water bottle
Chairs will be provided for those who prefer to practice seated
A journal (booklets are provided if needed)
An open mind and heart!
This session welcomes folx 18+ of all physical abilities. No prior experience in yoga. To ensure a meaningful and intimate experience, space is limited, and a select number of tickets will be available. So secure your ticket quickly.
Doors open at 11:45 AM. Light refreshments will be provided.
About your Facilitators:
tasha is an artist, Pleasure Activist, and Intimacy Doula. Jazy is a Yoga Educator and Street Photographer. Both are educators who have over 10 years of experience and call The Boogie Down Bronx home. Together, they make up Kinetic Narratives.
Kinetic Narratives is a literary movement collective led by two Bronx natives with over 30 years of combined experience in community-building, literacy engagement, and movement-based practices. We partner with local organizations and book clubs, like One Book One Bronx, Andrew Freedman Home, and The Bronx Collab, to bring our passion for books to our community and beyond. Our goals are to promote BIPOC authors, cultivate connection through sharing, and increase literacy rates by making reading an active, accessible, and unforgettable experience, proving that the most profound stories don't just speak to us — they move us.