“Tell me your name, pronouns, and anything that’s going on with your body today.” The instructor begins, tacking on a question of the day. This practice and sameness at the start of each class grounds me, bringing me into my body and preparing my mind to solely focus on sweat, bruises, and cheering on the successes of me and my classmates as we learn together.
(she/her) Raegan is a newly established Washingtonian. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University where she majored in English with a minor in Professional Writing and Editing. In her spare time she writes and reads romance novels— the smuttier the better. As a self-described serial hobbyist, she is always on the hunt for a new craft or class to dabble in. She also loves theater, music, art, and anything else where passion and creativity reign supreme. In her professional life she works in Emergency Preparedness at the Washington State Department of Health. Raegan identifies as a Black, polyamorous woman and is excited to amplify voices within those communities while sharing her personal experiences.