Liberation Series at LICHEN CENTER presents “guided exercises & conversational dance towards racial solidarity” with Estephanie Martinez
Photo by Heather Daniels Pusey
guided exercises & conversational dance towards racial solidarity
⧫ a practice of the conscientious embodiment of dialectical time as countergrowth to colonial hyperfocus ⧫
we live in a world of interwoven mythologies!
our mythologies shape our perceptions and interactions- forward and back across Time. though, for centuries now, one mythology has deemed itself the only truth. this hyperfocus has weakened our solidarity as divine, complex human beings. deepening our understanding of our divinity, complexity, and interconnectedness with land and story will support our steps of repair and healing of divisions from this inheritance.
taking these steps involves a conscientious exploration, critical analysis, excavation, reseeding, and tending of our own mythologies as a reframing of our innate worth.
through guided exercise and conversation, estephanie will help us explore how our relationships with ourselves and Time can become more interactional and dynamic in ways that expand how we move through mythological worlds in more holistic and life-giving ways.
we may lightly pass and / or take deep dives through conversations about;
our ancestors
our mythological education and beliefs
claiming our agency in the act of co-creating of myths
the weaving of Time and relationship
the power of our use of language
we will certainly touch on unexpected topics, maybe smaller and much larger than these- let’s keep ourselves open to the conversations that want to surface.
estephanie teaches through conversation in a way similar to how yoga instructors adjust poses. conversations will be closely facilitated. because of this style, she invites you to enter this space expecting to be lovingly interrupted, redirected, and challenged.
we will spend our time between sitting, meandering, in whole group shares, solo reflection, pairs, in dialogue, snacking, writing, and other forms of expression.
please bring a notebook and something to write with! crafts and anything else that would make you more comfortable are welcome too.
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When: Saturday, October 1st, 10am-4pm
Where: LICHEN CENTER, Blue Hill, Maine / Penobscot Territory
Cost: $175 per person. There will be a maximum of 12 participants.
This offering will take place outside under a tent, so please bring what you need to be warm and comfortable. We will provide water, tea and chairs / benches.
Sign-up by September 25, 2022
Accessibility: The meadow is relatively level with a few divots and tufts of long grass. There is an outhouse with a ramp nearby. Seating on offer are wooden benches and a few chairs. If you have any accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to let us know. To honor neurodiversity and the porcupines in the meadow, please don’t bring pups or kiddos. ♡ Further notes can be found on the Accessibility page.