Rooted in Solidarity: Huntersville Yoga Studio Mobilizes for Social Justice

By: Penelope Goldstein

Outlets: Queens University News Service

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 612

Last Updated: 6 days, 2 hours ago

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At iShine Yoga & Wellness in Huntersville, the work of participants recently went beyond the mat – taking a stand for immigrant rights, and offered a glimpse into a growing movement that turns personal wellness into collective action.

On a recent chilly Friday, 71 people gathered for “Rooted in Solidarity: Breath, Movement and Community Care,” led by Charlotte yoga instructors Jess Bieber, Heather Boyer and Emily South. By the end of the evening, they had …

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