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      • before we gather
      • module 1
      • module 2
      • module 3
      • module 4
      • module 5
      • module 6
      • module 7
      • module 8
    • bipoc herbal immersion
    • traditional abortion, survivor + TGNC care
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Welcome to the black, indigenous, people of color herbal immersion [bipoc hi] an introduction to herbal + spirit medicine. We believe that all bipoc hood people have inherited wisdom and medicine that can heal the world. Your medicine has been kept from you by fear and how our psyche experiences the centuries of colonialism. Basta/Enough. We call you to the home of your healing: your intuition. The plants and the spirit medicine of our ancestors are here to guide you there/home.

During our 5 day magick-festing of BIPOC HI, we honor the elements and partner with plants to deepen our intuition. We make medicine, we embody the medicine, we remember that we are the medicine we need to thrive. By the end of BIPOC HI you will be comfortable speaking about + to plant ancestors, and making your own medicine to care for your physical and spiritual body.

BIPOC HI is inspired by the journey to our ancestors experienced in our Rites of Passage: Self-Healer.
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what does the BIPOC HI journey include? ​

Themes include:
  • Healing our roots
  • Introduction to brujx feminista medicine + stories
  • Introduction to decolonized healing traditions
  • Introduction to meditation
  • Connecting with the medicine + spirit of 10+ plants
  • Medicine making, including herbal infusions, oils, salves, smudge bundles
  • Ethical harvesting + processing of herbs
  • Plant identification
  • Healing our intimacy
  • Rituals for healing, including a limpia
  • Healing our heart + truths
  • Protecting our sacred, includes herbs, mineral + rituals for protection
  • Healing our  power
  • Dream mapping
  • Healing our visions + ancient futures
  • Herbs for:
    • Nourishment + immune health
    • Intimacy + genitourinary health
    • Power + gut health
    • Heart + cardiovascular health
    • Truth + respiratory health
    • Protection + nerve health​
Perks:
  • Welcoming in 7 herbal medicines to your healing practice
  • Spirit kit, includes medicine tools
  • Optional evening healing with Vanessa Ly (Tarot), Luana Morales (Reiki, Ruins) + more!
  • Optional trips to Salem, MA + brujx spaces in Boston
  • Discounts on one-on-one in-person or distance healing sessions with xochitlcoatl
  • Discounts on our shop + online classes!

Meals provided  
  • We will be offering vegetarian and vegan ancestor meals daily: light breakfast + a full lunch. Let us know how we can support your dietary needs on your registration form.

Housing​
  • Additional cost: Housing collectively with other participants is also an option! Let us know in your registration form + we will connect you with other folx looking for collective housing through hostels, rentals + AirBnb.
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the BIPOC HI journey

day 1: healing our roots
Opening Circle
Talking Circle
Intro to Bruja feministas + Indigenous technologies
Break
Pl​ant meditation
Lunch
Herbs for nourishment + immune health
Medicine making: Herbal infusions + Limpia wands
Break
Ancestor healing ritual in the hood park
Decolonizing yoga practice
Closing circle
day 2: healing for intimacy, healing our power 
 Opening Circle
Morning movement + intentions
Plant meditation
Herbs for intimacy + the genitourinary
Break
Medicine making: Genitourinary steams
Intimacy healing ritual
Shared lunch creation
Lunch
Plant meditation at Clark Cooper Community Gardens
Plant identification in our gardens
Break
Herbs for empowerment + digestive health
Medicine making: Sun oil, Digestive bitters
Power ritual + movement
​Closing circle
day 3: healing our heart, healing our truths
Opening circle
Plant meditation
Herbs for the heart + cardiovascular health
Medicine making: Flower essences
Break
Lunch
Plant meditation in Arnold Arboretum
Herbs for our truths + respiratory health
Medicine making: Herbal oil with Seed Alum Taina Vargas
Begin ritual for our truths + movement
Closing circle
day 4: healing our visions, healing our ancient futures
Opening circle
Close ritual for our truths
Plant meditation
Herbs for visions + clarity
Break
Dream mapping ritual
Lunch
Plant identification at Franklin Park 
Plant meditation
Herbs for nerve health
Ancient futures ritual
Closing circle
day 5: protect your sacred
Opening circle
Protect your sacred
Herbs for protection
Protection ritual
Medicine shares
Lunch
Medicine shares
Medicine making: Spirit Kit
Closing ceremony
Closing circle
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a plant + spirit journey for bipoc folx who wish to remember in community

We welcome any bipoc [black, indigenous, people of color] people who are cis, queer, genderqueer, immigrant, survivor + dreamer to learn with us. This journey is designed by and for you. We welcome you and your ancestors to our hood to continue the healing that you are already doing.
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when

complete BIPOC HI in two weekends or in a 5 day retreat this summer!

choose your experience:
Saturday + Sunday 10-5p 
BIPOC HI [Part I]: June 29-June 30, 2019
BIPOC HI [Part II]: TBD
or
BIPOC HI (5 days): June 29-July 3, 2019

Roxbury, MA
Address disclosed to participants

Contact us about more offerings dates! We are planning 2020 retreats already!
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exchange

BIPOC HI Part 1 or 2: $250
BIPOC HI 5 days: $550

Registration closes June 15 EST
Housing is not secured after June 15
Payment plans available
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Registration for BIPOC Herbal Immersion is CLOSED​

bring BIPOC HI  to your hood

Our dream is you. our dream is hood healing one city on turtle island at a time. We are excited to bring this immersion to you, your hood, and your organization. We are taking booking requests for Fall 2019 & 2020. Discounts available for groups + anyone supporting in bringing us to your city.
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la  mala yerba

formerly SEED, ROOT + BLOOM
  • home
  • about
  • offerings
    • 9 month plant + ancestor journey >
      • welcome
      • before we gather
      • module 1
      • module 2
      • module 3
      • module 4
      • module 5
      • module 6
      • module 7
      • module 8
    • bipoc herbal immersion
    • traditional abortion, survivor + TGNC care
  • reparations
  • contact
    • booking