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Breathing Beyond Borders: Racial Justice and Decolonial Healing Practices
  • ISSN: 2054-7668
  • E-ISSN: 2054-7676

Abstract

This written piece of work is made up of small notes to myself. As the author, I reflect on my experiences and beliefs of things I have had to learn, unlearn and accept. These notes reflect how I breathe and find myself navigating the teaching and learning space during the COVID-19 pandemic. Putting voice to some of the thoughts and realities which are not always articulated, but embraced and housed in this Black, female, Xhosa body.

Resumen

Este trabajo escrito se compone de pequeñas notas para mí mismo. Como autor, reflexiono sobre mis experiencias y creencias de cosas que he tenido que aprender, desaprender y aceptar. Estas notas reflejan cómo respiro y me encuentro navegando en el espacio de enseñanza y aprendizaje durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Poner voz a algunos de los pensamientos y realidades que no siempre se articulan, sino que se abrazan y albergan en este cuerpo negro, femenino, xhosa.

Résumé

Ce travail écrit est composé de petites notes à moi-même. En tant qu’auteur, je réfléchis sur mes expériences et mes croyances par rapport aux choses que j’ai dû apprendre, désapprendre et accepter. Ces notes reflètent la façon dont je respire et me retrouve à naviguer dans l’espace d’enseignement et d’apprentissage pendant la pandémie de COVID-19. Donner voix à certaines des pensées et des réalités qui ne sont pas toujours articulées, mais embrassées et logées dans ce corps noir, féminin, Xhosa.

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2023-05-11
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Keyword(s): Afrique du Sud; apprentissage; aprendizaje; baile; breath; dance; danse; drama therapist; dramaterapeuta; dramathérapeute; guérison; healing; learning; Respiración; respiration; sanación; South Africa; Sudáfrica

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