Girls Taking Up Space (GTUS) is a holistic wellness program for middle school girls of color that empowers girls to nurture their minds, bodies and spirits. At GTUS,  girls learn about diverse wellness topics such as mindfulness, self-care, healthy relationship building, self-esteem and managing emotions. Girls also have the opportunity to cultivate their own wellness practice through the exploration of yoga, meditation, dance and art. All classes are healing-centered and elevate the lived experiences of girls of color. By focusing on wellness and social-emotional learning, GTUS helps girls of color transform their inner and outer worlds.