Faraji is an abolitionist who uses Somatic embodied practices to peel off the years of oppression he experienced through the foster care to prison pipeline. Working with the Seattle Public school district, Treehouse and Team child as an independent contractor is where part of his service is. He also is the community engagement specialist for Yoga Behind Bars, a nonprofit based in Seattle . Poetry and spoken word is his passion; he helps liberate incarcerated voices through an underground microphone program.
In his words:
What is most meaningful to me is spreading my light to others. I do this compassionately through my spoken word poetry, and leadership role modeling. In my community, there’s been a missing link of unity. So I show up as a student of the present moment to learn and meet people where they are at on their journey.
The study of Self was important for me to embark upon. My troubled mind couldn’t be still enough to see the subtle signs. Through introspection I started seeing the reflection of my divine self. I realized what I struggled with, many in my community struggled with. We shared a lot of the same trauma, and trauma informed practices were not offered at the places many of us were shuffled through. This personal journey has made me more empathetic and connected to the struggles of my community.
