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Creating a Safe Space, Together

We stand in solidarity with the Black Community & the Black Lives Matter Movement, the Indigenous Community, and the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community. We are committed to creating a work and community environment that fosters diversity, establishes a cultural and environmental feeling of belonging, and creates a safe space for Black, Indigenous, & non-Black People of Color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all ages and abilities.

“Our bodies are really the arbiters of safety, and when we’re not safe in the world, being honored in our humanity, or if our basic human needs aren’t being met, then we start to break down—spiritually, emotionally, physically. The only pathway to move forward and stay strong is to be gentle with yourself and become acquainted with your vulnerabilities. For us to be able to do this work constantly and show up, we have to take care of ourselves, and how we do that is so hinged on us being able to have access and tools for self-care.”
— Latham Thomas, Founder of wellness platform Mama Glow
 

A Gift

If you are a Black, Indigenous, or non-Black Person of Color, thank you for being here! We encourage and invite you to enjoy this special gift.

 
 

For those who are interested in becoming a certified Pilates Teacher, SPRING. Movement is committed to diversifying the wellness industry and making its Teacher Training Program accessible to all. SPRING. would especially love to invite and encourage Black, Indigenous, and non-Black People of Color to express interest in its teacher training education support options.

 

Anti-Racism Education

In order to create safe spaces here at ERP, we're relying on our entire community, which is currently predominantly white, to stop, examine themselves, and daily recommit to their personal antiracism journey. The work is never done.

As a community, we’re committed to continuing to educate ourselves, unlearning racism, speaking out, making financial contributions, supporting local Black-owned, Indigenous-owned & Asian American & Pacific Islander-owned businesses, and continuing to promote racial equality and equity in all aspects of our business, as well as at home. Here are some great resources we recommend.

 

Sonja R. Price Herbert

Sonja is the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates which is a platform highlighting/supporting Black/Afro Latina Pilates instructors and Black Girl Fit & Well - a platform designed to curate health/wellness events, workshops, conferences representative of Black women and in 2020 co-founded Melanin Brothers of Pilates with 7 Black male identifying Pilates instructors to highlight Black men who teach or take Pilates. Sonja is committed to Black Female representation within fitness and improving the health/wellness in the Black community through writing, speaking and curating health/wellness events for Black women. She is also a very proud mom two adult children who are both competing athletes.

 
 

A Call to Action

If you are a white person currently overwhelmed by racism, white supremacy, guilt, and the appalling history of the treatment of Black people to the point that the urgency to dismantle is no longer there, this call to action is for you!

Go on a 31 day journalling journey with The Antiracism Affirmation Guide (Vol I), created by Sonja R. Price Herbert, founder of Black Girl Pilates.

Here's How to Take Action...

  1. Purchase The Antiracism Affirmation Guide for US $16.99. Encourage a loved one to join you on this journey and to purchase individually for each person participating and not share the PDF.

  2. Commit to The Antiracism Affirmation Guide's daily journal prompts.

  3. Email your proof of purchase to hello@eastriverpilates.com and we'll give you a $16.99 gift voucher to use at ERP.

Show Your Support

We invite you to give directly to these incredible health, wellness, and education organizations focusing on empowering Black women and children and promoting positive racial identity.

Support Black Lives Matter

A comprehensive link tree where you can contribute and connect to several resources to get involved:

Support Black-Owned Businesses

Local Mental Health Support

Resources & Education in Support of Our
Asian American & Pacific Islander Community

Diversify Your Narrative & Commit to Learning. Here are some Instagram accounts to follow:

  • @kimsaira

  • @nextshark

  • @goldhouseco

  • @unapologeticallyasian_

  • @eastsidestories

  • @chinatown.project

Resources to help Asian Americans in NYC by @intersectional.abc & @kimsaira.

We would love to hear from you, our community.
If you have any organizations, resources, ideas, or suggestions, please send us a message.