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Noon And 6:00 PM -- Lauren Ash Conducts Sessions In Seva: Creative Mindfulness

When:
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
Where:
Arts Incubator Flex Space 301 E Garfield Blvd
301 E Garfield Blvd
Chicago  
Additional Info:
Category:
Other
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Held on the 2nd Tuesday of month.

This event is wheelchair accessible. Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in these events should contact Arts + Public Life for assistance at 773.702.9724 or artsandpubliclife@uchicago.edu.

Seva: Cultivate Mindfulness

Movement and meditation with Artist-in-Residence, Lauren Ash.
Tuesday, February 14 • Practice is offered twice a day, at noon and at 6pm
Arts Incubator
Flex Space
301 E Garfield Blvd [map]

Free
Join Arts + Public Life/Center for the Study of Race, Politics, and Culture Artist-in-ResidenceLauren Ashfor an hour-long practice of Seva and mindfulness. Seva (say-va) is a Sanskrit word representing the act of selfless service. Lauren will offer Seva practice at the Arts Incubator on the second Tuesday of every month. All those who join will create and engage in meaningful exchange. Attendees will also cultivate mindfulness through movement, meditation, and guided activity.

Seva events are free and open to the public.Space is extremely limited; arrive early. Please wear clothes that are comfortable for movement.

About Lauren Ash

 
Lauren Ash is the Founder and Creative Director of Black Girl In Om, a lifestyle brand focused on cultivating holistic wellness, inner beauty, and self-empowerment for women of color. She is also a certified yoga instructor, wellness curator, and creative writer. She is passionate about building authentic and meaningful community amongst women of color, people of color more broadly, and creatives and inspiring all people to live by their intentions and chase after their curiosities with enthusiasm, faith, and vision.

Ash’s work has been published in Design*Sponge, Blavity, and she has recently been featured in Nylon, The Cut, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine, and Elle.com. She is currently loving all things sports luxe, red wine, travel, and the monthly black joy centered day party she co-founded: Party Noire.