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Something for everyone at Uprising
If things go as planned, they may need a bigger studio.
The new Uprising Arts Culture and Movement studio at 1839 E. Passyunk Ave. has big goals and even broader initiatives in connecting with the South Philly community.
The new hub, which includes yoga and other movement exercises, opened virtually in September and began welcoming live guests for classes in recent months. It stresses the importance of inclusiveness in a non-judgmental environment. That includes breaking down stereotypes on yoga itself.
“I love what yoga has done for me and I love what the community in South Philly has done for me, but I’m also very aware of the fact that yoga can have a look,” said co-owner and yoga instructor Achola Simkins. “Movement and wellness and all of those words can have a look or maybe a socioeconomic level and I really want to start breaking that down. Even if someone just comes to a class and sits on a mat, you came.