Guests came to Abrahamic House for food, yoga provided by a community member, and to learn about different spring cleansing traditions. Considering that there were several new faces at this event, this was a great time to continue building community.
The event started with mingling and breakfast before everyone moved to the patio. Esma, Ellen, and Xochi shared about different cleansing practices in their own cultures – wudu in Islam, mikvah in Judaism, and limpias in Santeria. They opened up the conversation for discussion, and participants shared about different ways they’ve engaged in cleansing – physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
Guests then got the opportunity to drink infused waters, burn cinnamon and palo santo, and make tea bags to assist them in their own Spring cleansing practices. Lastly, a community member held a breathwork session, and then an optional yoga sequence in the living room. We hope the rest of April brings us all more opportunities for peace and cleansing!
