From Heartbreak to Liberation: A Three-Part BIPOC Gathering
with Lama Rod Owens, Dr. g, Hayden Dawes, and Sah D'Simone
Tuesday, July 5th, 12th & 19th, 2022
from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET
"Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." - bell hooks
So many of us still find ourselves in conversations that center whiteness and white supremacy. As BIPOC people, we are often expected to hold space, perform, and do emotional labor for the comfort and security of others.
In light of all that we carry as BIPOC people, join us as we come together for a new three-part online series to mourn, process, and heal in community.
Led by teachers Lama Rod Owens, Dr. g, Hayden Dawes, and Sah D'Simone, we will explore the internal and external processes of grief and mourning, create space to channel mourning, find joy amidst grief, make self-care a part of our everyday life, discuss racial and class identity in relationship to grief, and investigate the emotional, spiritual, and ancestral aspects of this labor.
Course Themes:
Gathering to Mourn Together with Lama Rod Owens and Dr. g on Tuesday, July 5th:
Listen and learn from dialogue between Lama Rod, Dr. g and other BIPOC practitioners about grief and joy and how they work through the pain and various forms of violence we face.
Gathering to Awaken Joy with Lama Rod Owens and Hayden Dawes on Tuesday, July 12th:
We will connect with our joy through practices and opportunities for you to create artifacts of your grief (poetry, song, movement, visual art, etc.)
Gathering to Care for Self and Others with Lama Rod Owens and Say D'Simone on Tuesday, July 19th:
We will create space to work with grief through new practices and build ways to work creatively with your grief.
Registration Options
(select the amount below that best matches your ability to pay. The Pay it Forward option helps us provide a limited amount of retreat scholarships.)
On Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, Lama Rod Owens will also be leading an online meditation retreat for Black, Indigenous and people of color to practice meditation and explore teachings that can help us process trauma and thrive no matter what we face. Click here for more information and registration.
About the Teachers
Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, activist, yoga instructor and authorized Lama, or Buddhist teacher, in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. He is considered one of the leading voices in a new generation of Buddhist teachers. Lama Rod holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School and is a co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation and author of Love and Rage: The Path of Liberation through Anger.
Dr. g (Claudelle R. Glasgow), Psy.D., SEP, NEDA Proficient (doc/we/she), is a multi-hyphenate serving as healer, author, and educator. As a non-binary, queer, first-generation Being from Afro-Caribbean-American roots, liberatory views & dismantling constructs naturally flows throughout Doc’s lineage as well as the work. Dr. g’s nearly 20 years in healing is emergent & grounded in a radical existential-somatic approach, which works with the power of the here & now, somatics, creativity, & liberation. Doc enjoys conversations & collaborations that bring difference across diverse streams of thought/ways of being into mutual understanding.
Hayden Dawes is currently in private practice at the AHB Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness in Durham, NC, where he provides mental health treatment to primarily people of color and LGBTQIA+ identified adults. His practice experience includes hospital social work, mental health and addiction treatment, in addition to people involved in the legal system. Hayden's research work examines the psychosocial challenges impacting people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals,
Sah D’Simone is a meditation teacher, best-selling author, transformational speaker, and coach. Born in Brazil, Sah came to the United States at the age of 16 and worked for more than a decade in the fashion industry, eventually becoming the cofounder and creative director of Bullett Magazine. In 2012, he walked away from his career in fashion and began an intensive search for health and well-being. After immersing himself in spiritual practice for several years, Sah dedicated his life to helping others to live in alignment and achieve their highest potential. He has masterfully synthesized the ancient techniques of meditation, contemplative psychotherapy, breathwork, and plant-based nutrition for a modern and accessible approach to well-being, and his infectious enthusiasm for healing and self-love has created a devoted fan base. Sah has worked with clients including Kim Kardashian, Google, MoMa, American Express, the United Nations, New Balance, Bloomingdales, and Havas. He also shares his mission with underserved communities, advocating for mental health and well-being in the LGBTIQ and POC communities.
FAQs
When are the live sessions?
We will be gathering on Tuesday, July 5th, Tuesday, July 12th & Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 from 7:00pm-8:30pm ET.
What if I can't attend the live sessions?
All live sessions will be recorded and posted on the course platform for you to watch later and at your own convienience.
Is there a refund policy?
Full refunds are available prior to the start of the program on July 5th, 2022. Once the program has begun we are not able to issue refunds.
Is there financial assistance available?
If the registration fee is an obstacle email us at [email protected] to request a ‘contribute what you can’ amount.
Those who select the Pay it Forward level help to offset free and reduced registrations for our programs. Thank you!
How long will the recordings and content be available once I register?
All modules will be available indefinitely.
Other Questions?
For any other questions about this series, please contact [email protected]
