Annual Retreat for Women of Color
with Dharma Teachers
Dr. Marisela Gomez, Kaira Jewel Lingo and Valerie Brown
This retreat is a sacred space for cis-gender and trans women of color to come together in community, honoring the fullness of who we are. Rooted in the themes of the book Healing Our Way Home, we will explore the wisdom of our ancestors, the power of joy, and the deep possibilities of liberation.
Together, we will create a refuge of belonging—where our stories, identities, and journeys are held with care. Through practices of mindfulness, we will nurture our collective healing and strengthen our capacity to show up with resilience, love, and freedom in our lives and communities.
Each day will include:
Dharma teachings on healing, joy, ancestors, and liberation
Guided meditation (both sitting and gently moving) to ground and restore us
Mindful walking and movement to connect with the body and the earth
Mindful eating to nourish body and spirit
Singing and chanting to open the heart
Dharma writing and reflection to deepen insight and creativity
Small-group sharing to witness and be witnessed in community
We encourage participants to read Healing Our Way Home before the retreat, as it will help enrich our time together.
This retreat welcomes the full diversity of women of color—including trans women, gender-expansive people, and anyone who self-identifies as a woman of color, regardless of gender role, expression, or physiology.
In person retreat
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