Welcome to the Just BE Monthly Meditation Circle!
Each month this fall we will be offering one-hour virtual meditation sessions hosted by our partner Akili Well.
Add us to your morning routine once a month and get grounded in beloved community with entrepreneurs and practitioners just like you.
Meet our facilitator, Josie Santiago!
Josie( she/her) is a somatic practitioner, facilitator, wellness and leadership coach. She is the owner of Akili Well.
Akili Well is a wellness service for individuals, companies, and groups that create one-of-kind learning experiences for leaders and organizations to flourish. Josie has over 9 years of experience facilitating diverse groups and over 12 years of experience designing spaces that range from micro-learning virtual experiences to multi-day immersive workshops and retreats. As an interdisciplinary practitioner, she uses her experience in peacebuilding, somatics, and coaching to encourage self-awareness, self-care, and collective transformation. Josie leans heavily on the ancient practice of Yoga to sustain her as she strives to change the world with compassion.
Monthly Meditation Schedule
Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 > 9 am - 10 am PST
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 > 9 am - 10 am PST
Tickets are on sale now!
$23 per session
FAQs
Who is this event for?
Black Women Entrepreneurs (BWEs) (cis, fem, trans, and non-binary) from anywhere in the country
And Black Women (cis, fem, trans, and non-binary) that serve BWEs within the national business development ecosystem
Are you new to meditation?
Meditation is a practice that dates back thousands of years in India - originating as part of Hindu, Buddhist, and various other Southeast Asian spiritual traditions. The term “meditation” refers to a variety of practices that focus on integrating the mind and body connection in order to increase calm and overall well-being. Contrary to popular belief, meditation does not necessarily mean “quieting the mind”. Instead - it guides us through various powerful non-judgmental activities of noting how we are truly doing so as to promote more self-acceptance to decrease our overall stress, and increase our capacity for creativity.
Benefits of meditation?
Meditation is a practice that many Black Women are starting to adopt in order to decrease stress and increase self-awareness. This is especially important due to research highlighting that for Black Women, anxiety is more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts. There are many benefits to meditation, here are just a notable few:
Clarity of thoughts
Increased capacity for creativity and inspiration
Decreased stress and increased calm
Brings our focus back to ourselves and how we are truly doing
Heightened body awareness, allowing us to identify health issues early on
Oh no, I bought a ticket, but something came up and I can’t attend. What do I do?
Full refunds are provided up to 3 days (72 hrs) before the event. Just email hello@justbecommunity.com.
For folks who experience a last-minute emergency, please reach out at the email above when you are safe, healthy, and able. We will credit your ticket toward the next meditation session.