Launch of Community Guide + Educational Version of Braiding Knowledge Film

I’m excited to share with you my Community Guide, a resource that bridges the gap between academic research and practical tools for trauma healing in Indigenous communities. Drawing on my dissertation and years of experience in community wellness planning, this guide distills critical insights into actionable tools that foster inspiration for deep community connections and promote healing through embodiment, culturally rooted somatic practices and language learning strategies.

Whether you’re a university student, faculty member, community organization, or wellness practitioner, this guide invites you to reflect on the interconnectedness of language, health, and healing in First Nations contexts. It’s a tool meant to spark reflection and action, empowering individuals and organizations to support wellness and healing in their communities.

Your purchase of the Community Guide directly supports the Indigenous Yoga Collective (IYC) and helps sustain our wellness programming. We are grateful for the network of support we have, and there are many ways you can contribute to our mission. By investing in this guide, you’re not only gaining valuable tools for trauma healing and community wellness, but you’re also supporting Indigenous and South Asian women leading transformative programs for Indigenous communities. Your contributions empower us to:

  • Create learning and mentorship opportunities for Indigenous individuals seeking to embrace yoga alongside their cultural reclamation and embodiment practices

  • Increase the representation of Indigenous yoga teachers in both our communities and the wellness industry

  • Strengthen our vision of a thriving, empowered community committed to partnership and collective liberation

There are several other ways you can support IYC and our growth:

  • Monetary: Financial support, donations, and scholarships to attend IYC offerings

  • Space: Providing studio or wellness space and/or equipment for our programming (e.g., yoga classes, training, retreats)

  • Participation: Joining our virtual, in-person, and land-based offerings

  • Praise / Letters of Support: Testimonials and support letters for IYC to share with funders, grant writing, and on social networks

  • Media: Publicity and media awareness via podcasts, news, radio, TV, and social media

  • Prayer: Your prayers and encouragement mean the world to us, and we are grateful for your spiritual support

    Every action, big or small, helps strengthen our collective mission. We invite you to explore more ways to support us and stay connected through our website and social media channels. Thank you for being part of this transformative journey.

Braiding Knowledge Film - Educational Version

We invite you to use the Community Guide alongside the Braiding Knowledge through Breath, Language, and Movement film (Educational Version) as a powerful tool to deepen dialogue, reflection, and connection. Together, they offer an immersive framework for exploring Indigenous wellness, trauma healing, and language revitalization through embodied practice. Whether you're in a classroom, community circle, or professional setting, this pairing supports meaningful conversations and inspires locally rooted adaptations to meet your community’s unique needs and visions for healing.

Jessica Barudin