Trauma and systems of oppression get rooted in our bodies and nervous systems, as do our stories of resiliency and courage. In the words of van der Kolk “our body keeps the score.” In celebration of Black History Month 2021, I invite you on a journey of empowered embodiment, deepening our understanding of how our bodies can support change on an individual and collective level.

When I first set out to make a video about Diastasis Recti, I had no idea it would blossom into the viewership that it has. A friend overseas was having a hard time finding information and resources about diastasis recti after the birth of her firstborn and was eager to return to her prebaby workout regimen. Using yoga therapy and principles of anatomy, I developed the first diastasis recti video.