Hi, fam, it's me, Amara.

Welcome to the Translash podcast, a show where we tell trans stories to save trans lives.

So as I mentioned last week, we here at Translash are taking some much needed time to rest and recharge so that we can begin the year all

fresh and new, or as fresh and new as you can in these times. So we are going back into our

archives to replay some of the best episodes that we've done, or at least that we think that we've

done, and doing so will allow us another week to put our feet up.

So today in the spirit of relaxing and recharging, we're bringing you our episode on wellness

and relaxation. As the world seems scarier than ever because of the attacks on trans people

and everything kind of falling apart in general, it's important to remember that

the only way that we can keep going is by taking the time to invest in ourselves and to recharge

our energy.

Thank you. Despite what our society says, rest is not a reward. It's a right.

And for trans people, choosing rest as a radical act of self-love and resistance, in this special trans joy segment, we're going to do something a little different.

A guided meditation led by one of our guests this episode, Yoga Instructor Avery Kalapa.

Known for their grounding, affirming approach to embodied practice,

Avery invites us to slow down, reconnect with our breath, and return to ourselves.

Wherever you are, and despite however you're feeling, this moment is for you.

So sit back and listen to Avery.

I want to warmly welcome all of the listeners in this moment to pause whatever you're doing.

Maybe you want to take a moment to just feel into where you are joining from and so now just for a few more breaths

sensing your own inner universe you can bring your awareness down to feel inside your own body, just lovingly witnessing what is here now, breathing, being, a living, embodied confluence of spirit and matter.

May we know peace and happiness.

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