Stretch and release is founded and taught by Jay X  (they/them) based in London. Jay  is an art-ivist , coach , performer and  LGBTQIA+  educator and training yoga teacher under Dianne Bondy. They are  passionate about making safer spaces and being accountable for any harm caused in their space. They are aware that they benefit from colorism, texturist, ablism, fat phobia, ageism, Intersex discrimination  and transmisogyny and are always appreciative of any call ins to make the space and them more safe for marginalized people. Jay is inspired and in awe of community and passionate about fostering a caring community through stretch and release. Jays lived experiences as a biracial Black, trans, neurodiverse, working class person has meant that  community has been essential to their survival and they want to reflect the kindness and strength community has showed them In  their work. Stretch and release is proud to have collaborated with a range of different organizations, events and individuals including UK Black pride, Theatre foremen festival, Yewande 103, Ella Mesma company and more.