Ohnowwa Calvin

The Journey to Stillness Onawa’s path began in 2013 with physical recovery, but a pivotal Restorative Yoga session in 2016 shifted her focus toward the profound power of the "unplugged" self. Today, as an RYT 500 teacher with advanced certifications in Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and Accessible Yoga, Onawa’s work is dedicated to the intentional cultivation of quiet and the grace found within the pause. With a deep grounding in Yogic Philosophy—specifically the Bhagavad Gītā and The Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali—Onawa views yoga as a personal reclamation. Her teaching invites practitioners to sit with challenges, navigate life’s shifts, and reclaim their inherent right to rest as medicine. This "People Alchemy" is informed by over 18 years of experience in recruitment and organizational development, where she focused on engagement of inclusive, accessible and diverse principles. She bridges the gap between the professional grind and somatic recovery, helping others find their way back to themselves through the devotion of breath and mindful movement. A bipoc-womxn and queer lesbian, Onawa is a "forever young mom" to two adult children and a "Nahnah" to a wildly inquisitive granddaughter. Alongside her life partner, Nat, she embraces a life of adventure and deep presence. Whether through Tantric Meditation, Embodiment Yin, or mindfulness breathing, Onawa remains committed to the alchemy of people—guiding others toward healing through the transformative power of rest.

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