Stretch & Sketch: The Art of Alignment
This is not your average wellness workshop. It’s a creative, connective, and deeply embodied experience designed for Black queer women who want to move, create, and heal together.
Led by a powerhouse duo, Maya & Rachel, they will be blending physical wellness with creative expression, this 90-minute immersive session invites you to stretch beyond the surface—literally and figuratively. You’ll explore gentle partner-based movement and breathwork before transitioning into playful, no-pressure art-making. We’re talking body awareness, bold color, and space for reflection, all set to a grounding flow of music and community energy.
Come solo or with a friend. Leave with more alignment, more joy, and a heart full of expression.
Meet Your Hosts:
Maya & Rachel
This offering is brought to you by Rachel Cutts and Maya Freelon, two Black women redefining what it means to merge healing and creativity.
Rachel Cutts, DPT, ATC, RD, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS, USAW, CMTPT/DN is a licensed physical therapist, registered dietitian, and certified strength and conditioning coach with a passion for mobility, mindfulness, and body alignment. She’s worked with everyone from elite athletes to everyday folks, always centering movement as a path to empowerment and connection.
Maya Freelon is an internationally recognized artist and educator whose work explores themes of identity, resilience, and collective joy. Her vibrant tissue paper installations have been featured in museums across the globe, including the Smithsonian—and her creative practice is rooted in healing, accessibility, and expression beyond boundaries.
Together, Maya and Rachel are the visionaries behind Stretch & Sketch, a mobile mind-body experience rooted in trust, play, and liberation. They’ve crafted something truly special and they’re inviting you into it.
What to Bring & What’s Provided
We’re creating an environment that nourishes your body, mind, and spirit. Here’s everything you need to feel prepared and supported for this immersive experience.
✨ What to Bring:
A towel
Your favorite yoga mat
A spirit of openness, curiosity, and a willingness to connect
✨ What We’ll Provide:
A partner if you come solo
Lacrosse balls to support body alignment and myofascial release during stretch
An herbal tea station to help ease you into the space
Light refreshments including fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers for a nourishing pause
All art supplies needed for creative expression and playful collage
A Photographer to document our artmaking and amazing poses
From intentional movement to vibrant art-making and everything in between, you’ll have what you need to feel held, supported, and inspired.
What to Expect
Arrival & grounding: Begin with herbal tea and an intention-setting moment to center your mind.
Partner stretch flow: Move through guided, low-impact stretch sequences focused on alignment and breath.
Creative collaborator time: Transition into partner-based creative prompts, art—sketches, and collage.
Shared reflection & meditation: Close with a gentle meditation and group check-in.
Why Join Us
Mind + body connection: Flow through partnered stretches that ground you in the present moment.
Creative expression: Dive into hands-on drawing, collage, and expressive art.
Intentional community: Build trust and connection with other queer/BIPOC folks in a fun, relaxing environment.
All bodies, all levels: Gentle support and modification ensure a safe, welcoming space for everyone.
Ready to Connect, Stretch, and Create?
This soulful, intimate experience is capped at just 20 participants to preserve its closeness and community energy. This event is bound to fill fast. Click the button below to reserve your spot now and join us for an afternoon of healing, exploration, and sacred play.
Cost: $ 35
Important Notes:
1:30-2:00 PM on the schedule is arrival and grounding time. In order to preserve energy and alignment, those who arrive after 2:00 PM will not be admitted.
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