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We at the Ayni Institute are hoping that you are all staying safe and well during these times. Many of us may be feeling uncertain of what’s to come or unsure about how we and those around will be managing our needs and responsibilities. We want to recognize those who may be feeling this way and are sending love and support to all our communities, neighbors, and friends during this time. 

In our trainings, many of us come together to prepare for and deal with situations that are difficult. We believe that it’s important not to be reactive in these moments and instead recognize that these times require reflection and learning new strategies. We know that this moment can provide the possibility to make necessary shifts in your organizations, movements, and communities. 

Below are a series of webinars that we believe can be supportive:

• 3/21: Spring Equinox Ceremony

• 3/26: The Strategy of Mutual Aid

• 3/31: Movement Ecology in times of Crisis

We know that there’s wisdom to gain from this situation. We also know that part of the crisis we’re facing is due to our broken relationship with Mother Earth. That is why we will continue to do virtual gatherings that seek to bring us closer to our planet. 

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Join us in a special ceremony to welcome the Spring!

The March Equinox signals the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Even though we're apart we will celebrate the start of this new season with an amazing call to sacred energies, mantras, and a sound journey led by Susan Barney, Kamal Ahmed, Marisol Santiago, and Rose Gallogly.

A Movement Response -  Free Webinar Series

A moment of crisis where things are unfolding and changing is one where conventional wisdom and status-quo approaches may not best meet the needs of an unconventional time. Instead, a moment like this requires that we be adaptable and resilient so that we can support our communities to weather what's to come. With the instability of global markets, business as usual approaches, and the government's sporadic and uncoordinated responses - we need to be ready and create a response where we can be in solidarity with one another. If you would like to learn more, we welcome you to read Paul Engler's article "Coronavirus is a historic trigger event — and it needs a movement to respond" on Waging Nonviolence.

With this said, we’re hosting two webinars to support those who may be wondering how to respond in their communities.