Movement for Immigrant Aid

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

I don't usually send you a message on Friday, but this is important.

In case you hadn't heard, there is a nationwide movement today to protest ICE.

The idea is to not work, not go to school, and not spend money, particularly in places that support ICE and this administration. This is the info about it, if you're curious.

My kids are in school and I am working, but I'm not spending money.

And I finally disentangled myself from the last ties I had to Amazon by closing my AWS account -- this was where I housed all of the recordings for my online studio, MOVE with Naomi.

I know it's a small thing but when we all do small things, the impact is bigger.

In that light, I want to share 2 other things I am doing to try and help offer more support to those in need right now, particularly immigrant and refugee communities who are being targeted and terrorized by ICE right now.

First, in support of the National Shutdown, I am donating 100% of the proceeds of any new members who join MOVE through Sunday to 2 organizations -- 1 local and 1 in Minnesota: IRCNono and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

In case you don't know about MOVE, it's my online studio where I offer strength training and yoga classes. There are 3 levels at which you can join: MOVE15, MOVE, and MOVE Plus. All 3 give you access to live classes every week. If you join MOVE Plus, I will create a personalized movement program for you every month with accountability support as you need it. Get more information about your MOVEment options here.​

There is no obligation to stay in MOVE, although of course I hope you'll use it, take classes, and enjoy it. You are free to join stay for the month and cancel before paying for any additional months.

Second, I am going to start a monthly by-donation class to benefit local organizations doing good, important work in their communities. I would love some suggestions of organizations that you want to support. The first by-donation class will be a week from today and I'll share more information in my regular Movement Snacks email on Sunday.

Thanks for being a part of my community this year. I am so grateful for you. Together I believe we can create positive change in the world and I am proud to do it with you.

Warmly,

Naomi

Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for women in perimenopause and beyond to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of motherhood, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping women move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.