project leader
Alexander S
location
1580 Summit Rd
(Cincinnati)
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the project

During this moment we are all experiencing shifts in the individual, interpersonal, communal, political, and professional identities that we once held before the pandemic. We are being called to grieve, shed, reconcile and heal forward. I believe as individuals and a collective, we have to learn how to grieve and be given the space to process our grief in healthy, safe and benevolent spaces (both physical and digital).  I would like to create a media budget/ platform that hosts a team of BIPOC yoga facilitators (whose work has been disrupted by COVID-19) to produce high-quality yoga and meditation videos for BIPOC currently sheltering in place.

Wellness content I am looking to feature:

For Grief

For Anxiety

For Families

For Moms

For Children

Chair Yoga for Every Body

Meditations for Introspection

Sound Healing

the steps

With this Impact Grant, I will partner with a Black media company to Direct, Cast, Film, and Produce BIPOC meditations and yoga videos to share online to be accessed by communities locally and people around the world to access and continue their inner journey towards liberation. Over the next 3 months, I would like to produce a 6-10 part Liberatory Yoga series that not only empowers but promotes introspection and encourages self-actualization. 

why we're doing it

We are increasing the representation of Black people in digital wellness practices online, providing financial relief for local Black yoga facilitators disrupted by COVID-19, and supporting BIPOC “Sheltering-In-Place” through an online yoga platform of Black-led yoga classes to mitigate the emotional, physical, and mental stressors of this moment.

budget

Disbursement:

$2500 for Film, Lighting and Audio equipment.

$1500 for Editing 6-10 part community yoga videos.

$4000 for Compensation budget for BIPOC yoga instructors.




TOTAL RAISED = $8,284.00 $8,284.00
ioby Platform Fee waived $35.00
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $248.52 $247.47
TOTAL TO DISBURSE= $8,035.48 $8,001.53

REVISED BUDGET 5.27.20

$2500 for Film, Lighting and Audio equipment.

$1500 for Editing 6-10 part community yoga videos.

$4000 for Compensation budget for BIPOC yoga instructors.



PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED = $7,500
ioby Platform Fee waived
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%)
(Donation processing fee does not apply to match funding.)
$114
TOTAL TO RAISE = $7,614
Donation processing fees apply to donations only. 100% of match funding goes to projects. Please note, fees are estimated here and final numbers may change based on the final amount raised and amount of match funding applied to this campaign.  

 

ORIGINAL BUDGET

$2500 for Film, Lighting and Audio equipment.

$2500 for Editing 6-10 part community yoga videos.

$4000 for Compensation budget for BIPOC yoga instructors.

500 for Advertising budget



PROJECT FUNDING NEEDED = $9,500
ioby Platform Fee waived
ioby Donation Processing Fee (3%) $294
TOTAL TO RAISE = $9,794

 

updates

Success!!

I am slowly creating an independent black wellness channel funded by big-hearted people like you.
 

Project Total Cost Breakdown:

3 Cameras: 3200

Editing and Videography: 5000

Next Steps:

Fundraise for the compensation of other Black yogis that come on the channel to share their work with the community. Over the next year, I would like to shoot 50+ free quality yoga videos. Thank you for helping me build my sustainable wellness movement for the people. 

 

Peace,

Alexander Shelton

PEACE!

When I started this community yoga project 6 years ago, “yoga for the people” was an idea I had in my mind until I put in the consistency and work, hosting over 500 free in-person community yoga classes across 4 countries to create access to self-healing and build deep community around the world.

With the pandemic, I have had to sit with what intentional and responsible community building looks like. 

You all help to stabilize my work as I shift my work online.  

While digital wellness spaces are even combatting screen fatigue. I am pleased to announce that over the last 3 months, I have 6 recorded classes with over 1700 views total and our online digital wellness space is growing.
 

Thank You!

WE DID IT!!!

 

With over 140 supporters we amassed $8.2k! Right now more than ever share resources is going to reshape our future. Collective, co-opts, community and coalitions are the way forward. 

 

If you would like to support my work in a sustained way, I would love for you to check out my monthly supporters page: https://www.patreon.com/alexandersheltonyoga

 

This is a new endeavor for me but I’m excited to witness the transformation of this journey. Thank you for being on this journey with me.

 

 

Peace,

Alexander Shelton

AlexanderSheltonYoga.org

BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

 

We made it past the halfway mark! Thank you so much for all your support, love and encouragement! Please keep sharing and talking about the importance of this work and campaign.

photos

This is where photos will go once we build flickr integration

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