Certified yoga instructor Jasmine Fleming led a stretch-focused Mindful Movement Workshop at The Bodi Shop, a Black-owned fitness studio located at 8754 S Stony Island Avenue on Chicago’s South Side.
The workshop centered on mobility, flexibility, and body awareness, guiding participants through slow, deliberate stretches aimed at improving range of motion and reducing muscle tension.
A Class Rooted in Movement and Ease
Fleming, who holds a 200-hour yoga coach certification, structured the session around mindful stretching rather than traditional high-intensity yoga flow. Participants moved through a series of mobility-based exercises that targeted the hips, shoulders, and spine — key areas for maintaining daily movement and posture.
The pace of the class encouraged attendees to notice how their bodies felt as they moved, emphasizing control, breath, and gradual release over speed or repetition. The focus was on improving flexibility safely and developing a better connection to how the body moves.
Community Wellness on the South Side
Hosting the workshop at The Bodi Shop underscored the growing presence of wellness and recovery-based classes within Black-owned fitness spaces. The studio provided an inclusive, supportive environment where participants of all experience levels could engage in guided stretching without pressure or competition.
The event added to a larger movement on Chicago’s South Side that prioritizes accessible wellness — offering residents options for mobility training and flexibility development within their own community.
A Continuing Practice
Fleming’s Mindful Movement series continues to expand, focusing on making mobility and flexibility work approachable for anyone interested in improving joint health, balance, and recovery.
