These are a series of practical tools offered by each of the participating artists. These exercises for embodiment, self and collective healing are simple yet radical to explore, practice, and share. All of these practices can be done alone in an intimate space with oneself, or with others as a way to find group strength and connection.
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Jane EllisonA practice for lying down
A lying down practice of self soothing to cultivate kind attention for the body and mind.
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T'uy't'tanat- Cease WyssFind a tree and hug it
Find a tree and hug it invites us to spend time in the forest, or the nature we might be able to encounter nearby. Making space to connect with our ancestors, listen and feel.
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Vanessa RichardsDancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark is a wonderful activity to share with others in an outdoors space when possible, connecting with the vastness of the sky and the nature around us, dancing together from dusk into the darkness of the night.
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Jelena MarkovicA journaling meditation
This journaling meditation can be done as a written exploration, spoken, or in the silence of your own inner dialogue. It is nice to do alone, or to share in community.
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Guadalupe Martinez & CUERPO collective bodyShaking with oneself
The shaking exercise can be done to a rhythmic, instrumental music track, to outdoors sounds, or even to the rhythm of your own breath. With eyes open or closed.
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