ONE. WHAT IS THE WORKS TO YOU?

The Works is the opportunity to become present with myself. Not only in the movement but with the community that comes into the room as well. It helps me understand that we all are fighting different battles, but practicing with each other helps us learn the work needed to come out on the other side.

TWO. WHAT’S PLAYING IN MY HEADPHONES?

I love listening to the Afroheat and Viva Lationo playlist on Spotify to hear all the new Afrobeat and Latin music.

THREE. HOW DID YOU FIND YOURSELF ON THE MAT?

It was the summer after my freshman year of college that I found the works and I wanted to deepen my practice. The Works offered that physical challenge I wanted, but what ultimately drew me in was the heart work. It gave me the power to answer and deal with all of the questions and battles I had been dealing with.

FOUR. A QUOTE OR SONG LYRIC THAT SPEAKS TO YOU?

I break chains all by myself
Won’t let my freedom rot in hell
Hey! I’ma keep running
‘Cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.  
“Freedom” – Beyonce’