Melanin Medicine: Breath, Sound, & Therapy
This transformative session focused on nurturing self-love within the Black community through breathwork, sound healing, and group therapy.
Melanin Medicine: Breath, Sound, & Therapy
Join us for Melanin Medicine on Sunday, May 3rd, in Germantown. This in-person event aims to create a safe and nurturing space for the Black community to come together and heal.
Through breathwork and sound healing, we guide you in releasing stress, anxiety, and trauma from the body while cultivating gratitude, peace, and love. In partnership with Akiva S. Harris founder of Beyond Limits Mental Health and Wellness, this experience also includes group therapy, providing a culturally affirming space for reflection, emotional processing, and community connection. Finally, we close our time together with a catered meal by Chef Brie.
Melanin Medicine offers a unique opportunity to connect with others on their self-love journey, share experiences, and receive support in a space facilitated by trained professionals in spiritual care, well-being, and mental health.
Don't miss this transformative gathering—come breathe, heal, and grow in the safety of community.
This transformative session focused on nurturing self-love within the Black community through breathwork, sound healing, and group therapy.
Melanin Medicine: Breath, Sound, & Therapy
Join us for Melanin Medicine on Sunday, May 3rd, in Germantown. This in-person event aims to create a safe and nurturing space for the Black community to come together and heal.
Through breathwork and sound healing, we guide you in releasing stress, anxiety, and trauma from the body while cultivating gratitude, peace, and love. In partnership with Akiva S. Harris founder of Beyond Limits Mental Health and Wellness, this experience also includes group therapy, providing a culturally affirming space for reflection, emotional processing, and community connection. Finally, we close our time together with a catered meal by Chef Brie.
Melanin Medicine offers a unique opportunity to connect with others on their self-love journey, share experiences, and receive support in a space facilitated by trained professionals in spiritual care, well-being, and mental health.
Don't miss this transformative gathering—come breathe, heal, and grow in the safety of community.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- ages 18+
- In person
- Doors at 8:45 AM
Refund Policy
Location
FUMCOG
6001 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
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Agenda
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Breathwork & Sound Healing
This is the main event which includes breath work, sound healing, and a guided reflection. We encourage everyone to arrive 15 minutes early to park and check in so they can be fully present to start at 9:00 am.
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Group Therapy
Akiva S. Harris founder of Beyond Limits Mental Health & Wellness will facilitate a time of communal sharing for emotional processing and reflection. Akiva integrates evidence-based practices with mindfulness, wellness, and cultural sensitivity to support clients in overcoming life’s challenges. Her passion lies in fostering resilience, healing generational trauma, and promoting mental well-being in a way that honors each person's lived experience.
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Lunch Catered by Chef Brie
Chef Brie, known for her Tasting Pop-ups, will cater a selection of her exquisite dishes. Please make your selection of dishes you would like when purchasing your ticket under the "add-on" heading.