Celebrating Black Joy: Tiana's Journey to Finding Peace in Water

At Indigo Movement, we believe that joy is an act of self-preservation, healing, fellowship, and empowerment. Let us continue on the theme of celebrating Black Joy and how our founder has found peace and purpose through movement.

Tiana’s journey in water has been a source of peace, community, and joy. From the moment her parents enrolled her in swimming lessons at Rainier Beach Community Center, Tiana felt a deep connection to the water. She later shared that joy with others, working as a swim instructor and water aerobics instructor at the very same community center where she learned to swim. Eventually, her passion for aquatics led her to Atlanta, where she served as the Aquatics Director for the YMCA, ensuring access to safe and inclusive swimming spaces for all.

For Tiana, water has always been more than just a place to swim—it’s where she finds her fullest expression of self. It’s where she feels most free!

This month, we honor stories like Tiana’s—stories that remind us of the transformative power of movement and community. How do you find your joy in movement? Share your story with us and join the celebration of Black Joy and wellness. We’d love to hear from you!

Cheers,
Team Indigo Movement

Spotlight: Oshun Swim School

Oshun Swim School is a healing-oriented, Afro-Indigenous-centered, and trauma-informed aquatic program dedicated to fostering a safe and empowering environment for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) women and non-binary individuals. Through a variety of courses and workshops, participants are invited to explore their relationship with water, build confidence, and develop essential swimming skills. Oshun Swim School's mission is to create an inclusive space where historically excluded communities can experience joy, healing, and liberation in the water. Learn more about them HERE.