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Adaptive Yoga with Melanie Waldman
Background & Teacher Information

● Brief description:
We welcome people with disabilities, their caretakers, and allies of all abilities. Melanie is an experienced adaptive yoga teacher and has been serving the disabled population since 2017, in the years following her journey with limb loss. Her passion for sharing an adaptive practice stems from the healing that meditation brought her throughout her limb loss journey.
 

If you have specific access needs for the class, please feel free to reach out to Melanie at
adaptingyoga@gmail.com 

● Expanded description:
Whether this is your first yoga class or one of many, in the journey of your practice, we can meet you right where you are! Who is this class for? Anyone! Whether you're disabled/live with a disability, are an ally or caretaker--this program is for you!

VIRTUAL CLASSES
What you'll need:
● A streaming device with wifi or cell service.
● Some Space to move around. ANY LEVEL: Try practicing from a chair, a bed, or from your
couch!
● Comfy clothes to move around in
● Yoga mat/blanket
● Optional Props: Pillows, Blocks, Straps, Blanket, Towel
 

IF THERE ARE ANY SPECIFIC ACCESS NEEDS THAT YOU MAY HAVE--- your information will not
be shared, this is just information to let our teaching team know what to have prepared and to help
us prevent any discomfort or injury--Please feel free to email me at adaptingyoga@gmail.com.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to active SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2025). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent
of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 hours before the start of the event.

Philadelphia Local New Member Orientation

New to SAG-AFTRA and the Philadelphia Local?  To all members who have never attended a new member orientation, or for members who would like a refresher on SAG-AFTRA: You are invited to our semi-annual new member orientation. When: Wednesday, January 22- 6-7 p.m. ET Where: Via Zoom This meeting will be held via Zoom invite. Credentials will be sent through the reservation confirmation email as soon as you RSVP.  This meeting is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through April 30, 2022). Unfortunately, no guests allowed. Parents/guardians of younger performers under 18 years old are welcome. RSVP is required for attendance.

 

 

The New England NextGen Committee invites all - Gen Z & Millennial members - to a Vision Board Social at the New England local office! Unleash your creativity and express yourself with us. Start crafting your ultimate board and set your intentions for 2025 and beyond! ✨ Dream it. Plan it. Do it

Note: Materials will be provided but participants may consider bringing personal clippings, photos, or images to accelerate the project. Bring your legal ID for entry through security at the SAG-AFTRA New England Office Building.

Questions: Please contact newengland@sagaftra.org with "NextGen Event" in the subject.

RSVP: Registration is required as spots are limited. RSVP by January 14; You must be logged in to RSVP.

This event is open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Apr. 30, 2025). 

Please join the Washington-Mid Atlantic Mental Health Group in a monthly group session to discuss the challenges that you might face in your personal and professional life. The group session is a safe space where you will have the opportunity to explore your emotions, gain insights, learn about yourself, and, if time permits, get caring, sympathetic and empathetic support from your peers. Active participation in a group session can encourage good mental health and be a great healing tool as you can help others as you help yourself.

Group will be moderated by SAG-AFTRA member Nicole Hakim Yohn. Nicole is a Peer  Recovery Specialist for depression and an experienced group moderator. She has  studied under Craig Hedley CPRS; renowned DBT expert Lane Pederson Psy. D. LP C DBT; EMDR under Megan Boardman LSCW, ACADC, CCT P-11, EMDR-C;  PHD expert in CBT Charles Jacob; DBT under Katelyn Baxter-Musser, MSWCBT, C DBT, C-EMDR, and trauma under international trauma expert Janina Fisher, PHD.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete form below to RSVP. Please note that you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card from the app (paid through April 30, 2025) for admittance.

This event is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through these workshops is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for the advice of other industry professionals. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.