Trans yogi finds safe space through private sessions
Morgan Schoon a 25 year old transgender man hesitated to try yoga. Mackenzie Appleby a queer yoga instructor in Cedar Rapids invited him to private sessions at her home to ease discomfort and in April started free trans and queer yoga classes to improve accessibility and comfort for participants.
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den Morgan Schoon
Mackenzie
Ken” Appleby
Breathing Room Yoga
Cedar Rapids
Schoon
Appleby
Liz Zabel
Morgan Schoon
Marion
Reegan Appleby
Lily Chamberlain
Instructors Aim to Create Welcoming LGBTQ Yoga Space
Area instructors announce a plan to foster an inclusive yoga environment for LGBTQ participants. They seek safe practice, supportive atmosphere, and community outreach to encourage broader participation.
Trans and Queer Yoga Sessions Join Free Monthly Class
What Q-munity Yoga meets at Breathing Room Yoga and Heartland Yoga in Iowa City. Saturdays July 29 August 26 September 30 at 2 p.m. and 11 a.m. respectively. Free to attend at Breathing Room. Heartland Yoga offers a $5 to $15 sliding scale donation.
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Breathingroomyoga.net
Heartland Yoga
E. College St
Iowa City
PrideFest at NewBo Market Cedar Rapids
LGBTQ festival today features more than 40 vendors kids activities a magician live music and a drag show. Noon to 4 p.m. on the NewBo City Market lawn Cedar Rapids free admission.
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McGrath Amphitheatre
First St
Cedar Rapids
NewBo City Market Lawn
Third St. SE
North Liberty
North Liberty Community Pantry
Zach Harris
Janeys
Anderson
Centennial Park
Saint Andrews Dr
North Liberty E
Uptown
Mount Vernon
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Fifth Ave
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Berry Rd
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