UPCOMING EVENTS
M4C Community Building Day
This will be a workshop focused on deepening the M4C community though a series of team building activities. We will work as a group to creatively problem solve, set goals, and reflect on our shared experiences – think “summer camp”. The day is focused on building a stronger network of like-minded people and to empower ourselves and each other to enact positive change.
The games will require us to move around outside in the park. Please wear comfortable clothes/shoes and bring a water bottle.
Outdoor Flow (Eden's Farewell!)
Join M4C for an outdoor all-levels flow with Eden and join us in celebrating the next chapter of her life as she steps away from M4C leadership.
Bring your own mat and water bottle!
Funds will go to support the operations of M4C.
Outdoor Flow for Baltimore Abortion Fund
M4C is going to Baltimore! Join us for an outdoor flow, taught by Tyler, to support Baltimore Abortion Fund's Annual Fundathon.
Outdoor Flow for NVRDC
Join Mahima for an all-levels outdoor flow at P St Beach to celebrate bodily autonomy, honor SAAM, and raise money for NVRDC.
Yoga Flow For NVRDC
Join Jordan for an all-levels flow at Core72! All proceeds will go to NVRDC in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Yin Yoga for NVRDC
Join M4C and Natalia for a yin class on April 12th! In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, we will be donating the proceeds from ALL of our classes to local community partner, Network for Victim Recovery of DC (NVRDC)!
Poetry Hike w/ Kris
Join Movement for Choice and Kristen Zory King for a poetry hike through Rock Creek and experience the joy of creativity in motion. Together, we'll wander through three(ish) miles of winding trails, stopping frequently to share poems with one another as well as to spend time in creative reflection and journaling. Bring comfortable clothing, your favorite poem (or two! or three!) to share, and a notebook to jot down inspiration from the trees, the sky, and one another.
*We will meet outside of Ellē (3221 Mt Pleasant St NW) at 12:00pm and then head to the Rock Creek Park entrance off of 17th St. Kris will be in touch ahead of time with more details, including rain date if applicable. Please note: there are a few steep hills in the trail and a signed waiver is required. Please email kristenzoryking (at) gmail (dot) com with questions or for more information.
About the Teaching Artist: Kristen Zory King is a writer, teaching artist, and movement instructor based in Washington, DC. Kris is a six time recipient of a DC Commission on Arts and Humanities Fellowship, a 2023 Create and Thrive Teaching Artist, a 2022 Nancy Ludmerer Flash Fiction Fellow, a 2021 Humanities Fellow with Many Languages One Voice, and an alum of the 5th Woman Fellowship in Knoxville, TN and the 202Creates Residency Program in Washington, DC. Recent work can be found in Electric Lit, Stanchion Zine, The Citron Review, and Emerge Literary Journal among others. Learn more or be in touch at www.kristenzoryking.com.
Book Talk / Fireside Chat - You're The Only One I've Told: Stories Behind Abortion by Dr. Meera Shah
For those who cannot read the book before the event, have no worry! We are framing this book talk as a fireside chat for members of our community to come together and think about the ways our thoughts on abortion have evolved over time.
In an era when abortion has been and continues to be on the ballot, we want our community to come together in the intimate space PLNTR is providing for us to discuss questions such as:
- When did your views about abortion begin to evolve? Have they changed over time?
- What does it mean to have abortion on the ballot?
- How do you navigate spaces where you might be one of few who believe in reproductive freedom?
- How do you make space for reproductive justice in your life?
More on the book (via Goodreads): At a time where reproductive rights are at risk, these vital stories of diverse individuals serve as a reminder of the importance of empathy, finding community and motivating advocacy.
For a long time, when people asked Dr. Meera Shah, Chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, what she did, she would tell them she was a doctor and leave it at that. But when she started to be direct about her work as an abortion provider an interesting thing started to one by one, people would confide that they'd had an abortion themselves. The refrain was often the You're the only one I've told.
This book collects these stories as they've been told to Shah to humanize abortion and to combat myths that persist in the discourse that surrounds it. A wide range of ages, races, socioeconomic factors, and experiences shows that abortion always occurs in a unique context.
Today, a healthcare issue that's so precious and foundational to reproductive, social, and economic freedom for millions of people is exploited by politicians who lack understanding or compassion about the context in which abortion occurs. Stories have the power to break down stigmas and help us to empathize with those whose experiences are unlike our own.
M4C @ [solidcore]!
Bring your water bottle and get ready to sweat! Every single dollar goes directly to support M4C's fight for Reproductive Justice.
Spots are super limited - reserve yours now!
Beyond the Gaze: Celebrating Bodily Autonomy and Empowerment through Art
🎨🌟 Join Movement for Choice for an empowering and liberating experience in our inaugural Body Empowerment Painting Class! Led by the talented artist and M4C instructor, Ro Wang (she/they), this class aims to foster a supportive space where individuals can celebrate their sexuality and express their unique selves through art. To cultivate a safe and welcoming environment, this class will be exclusively for women & nonbinary folks over the age of 21. If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to M4C President of Operations, Tyler, at tyler@movementforchoice.org.
🖌️ In this class, participants will have the opportunity to paint their own nude photo or any image that resonates with their authentic beauty. Whether it's a personal portrait or a depiction of a moment that captures your essence, this session is all about embracing your individuality and reclaiming ownership of your body.
🌈 M4C is dedicated to promoting bodily autonomy and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their own bodies and lives. Through creative expression and community support, we aim to uplift and celebrate diverse identities and experiences.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 9th
🕒 Time: 6:30 pm to 9 pm (doors open at 6pm)
📍 Location: Well and Wonder, 4926 Wisconsin Ave NW Second Floor, 4926 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016
👑 Women and nonbinary people only
☑️ 21+ older
📸 Everyone to bring a well-lit photo of themselves for inspiration
💲 Ticket cost will cover supplies, event fee + a donation to M4C
No prior painting experience is necessary—just come with an open heart and a willingness to explore and celebrate your unique self. Let's paint, create, and empower together!
M4C X City Girls Who Walk -- Walk & HIIT Class!
Join M4C and City Girls Who Walk for a fun community walk followed by an all-levels HIIT class with Emily!!
We will meet at McPherson Metro and walk to Flow Yoga Center for our HIIT Class.
It's a Movement for Choice extravaganza!!! You don't want to miss it.
FLow @ PLNTR
Join M4C and PLNTR for a wonderful, all-levels flow in their beautiful plant-filled shop. Space is limited!
NVRDC x M4C Flow
Join us for an all-levels yoga class to support NVRDC and M4C on Sat Jan 27 2024 at 12:30 PM at Yoga Heights - U St.
Hosted by Network for Victim Recovery of DC and Movement for Choice, all proceeds will go directly to NVRDC
Bring your mat, your water bottle, and your friends!
Sign up here.
Intro to Climbing
M4C is going climbing! Join us for an introduction to climbing class with Brooks at DC Bouldering Project. We’ll learn the fundamentals, practice, and have time to climb on our own!
Flow for Choice w/ Ollie & Griffen
Join Ollie & Griffen for an all-levels flow for choice at Flow Yoga Center.
All donations appreciated & welcome.
Sign up here.
Meditation w/ Ollie (virtual)
Join M4C and Ollie for a 30-minute virtual meditation to kick off the winter holiday season!
Sign up here.
Giving Tuesday 75-MinuteVirtual Class!
Join our Co-Founder, Tyler, for a special 75-minute flow and sculpt to support our Giving Tuesday fundraiser! Class will be virtual so spots are not limited - invite all your friends!
Let’s move joyfully for reproductive justice.
Sign up here.
Flow for Choice with Girl Up
Join Movement for Choice and Girl Up for a donation-based, all-levels yoga class at Flow Yoga Center! We welcome girls and allies over the ages of 13 year old to join us for a morning of flow, advocacy, and community.
3 Mile Group Run
Join us for a fun-filled, all-levels 3 Mile Group Run and challenge yourself for a good cause!
Flow For Choice @ Yoga Heights
Join us for an all-levels donation based flow at Yoga Heights U St.
Outdoor HIIT for Choice
Join Ro and the Movement for Choice team for a 45-minute donation based outdoor HIIT class. All donations go directly to M4C. All levels are welcome!
PLNTR SupperClub
Settle into the season with PLNTR’s October Supper Club! PLNTR is partnering with Perch Supper Club for a special (primarily plant-based) five course tasting menu and wine pairing (n/a options available)!
This month's dinner will be benefit Movement for Choice!! Get your tickets here!
M4C x DC Ecowomen Yoga Class
Movement for Choice and DC EcoWomen are teaming up to host an all-levels donation-based outdoor yoga class! Thank you for your support.
100% of donations go directly to the two organizations.
Introduction to Climbing Class & Climb Day!
Join M4C for an Introduction to Climbing class at DC Bouldering Project!
From 11am-12pm we will learn all the basics of Bouldering, including technique, safety, and climbing etiquette. After class, we will be able to climb freely.
No experience necessary. All participants MUST fill out a waiver at dcboulderingproject.com to attend.
Rental shoes included. Wear athletic clothes and bring a water bottle!
M4C Solidcore Class
Join M4C for an intense pilates workout at Solidcore! Spots are super limited. Sign up now.
Ali's Bday Classes @ CPY Dupont!
Join Ali to celebrate her birthday AND reproductive justice! Ali will be teaching two back to back classes on Monday, October 9th to raise money for Movement for Choice. 5:45pm C2; 7:15pm HPF at Corepower Yoga Dupont Circle.
Sign up here!
Flow for Choice
Join Sara and the M4C team for a donation-based all-levels flow @ Yoga Heights Georgia Ave. Bring your mat & your water. Sign up here.
Flow for Choice
Join Eden for a 60 minute flow in Logan Circle Park! Bring a mat, towel, and water, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen and bug spray! In case of bad weather, we will notify all participants via email. Sign up here.
Flow for Choice
Join Sara for an all-levels yoga flow to raise money for DC Abortion Fund! 100% of donations will go directly to DCAF. That’s a dollar in the hands of people who need it for every dollar you give!
Class will take place at Yoga Heights - U St (905 U St. NW Washington, DC 20001).
Sign up online.