This free, donation-based gathering is a soft space carved out for Black women to pause, breathe, and return to themselves. Day of Rest for Black Women is a sacred pause in a world that often demands too much. It is a gathering for softness, for breath, for embodied restoration.

You are invited to enter a space of collective care where rest is not only welcomed, but celebrated.

What to Expect

• Opening Connection Circle + Breathwork (Guided by Tecca Thompson)

• Guided Rest Practice + Yoga Nidra (Led by Danielle Graham)

• Community Holding + Closing Circle (Hosted by Coach Lauren Michelle)

Donation-Based Ticket Options

• Free – Community Offering: For those who need a fully supported experience.

• $10 – Rooted Supporter: Helps keep this work grounded and accessible.

• $20 – Nourishing Contributor: Supports event prep, materials, and facilitator care.

• $30 – Liberatory Sustainer: Affirms that Black women deserve to be well-compensated for their gifts, labor, and presence.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Come as you are. Give what you can. Let yourself be held.

What to Bring

• A yoga mat, blanket, or pillow

• Comfortable clothing

• Water or tea

• An open heart and willingness to receive

Who This Is For

This space is intentionally created for Black women—mothers, activists, artists, students, caregivers, visionaries, and those simply seeking rest. You are welcome exactly as you are.

Meet Your Facilitators

Tecca Thompson (she/her): Founder of The Rested Black Woman and Sacred Healing Spaces, LLC

Danielle Graham (she/her): Founder of Rooted Blossom | Certified Yoga Therapist

Coach Lauren Michelle (she/her): Accountability and Wellness Coach | Founder of Ashé Health and Wellness

Click here to register

Are you:

• Interested in starting to learn what meditation is and how it can benefit you?

• Curious to learn how meditation can fit into your life?

• Desire to be introduced to different types of meditation practices that are accessible? 

• Eager to start an accessible meditation practice?

Then the Introduction to Meditation 4-Week Series may be right for you.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST) on November 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th

Be the first to join our interest list to receive more information. 

Paying homage to our ancestors, this is a two (2) hour gathering in an in-person collective care space of nature to be seen, to be heard and to rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. In the event of inclement weather, the in-person gathering will be cancelled and held via Zoom

Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For April, the 4-week series will be Solar Plexus Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

6:00 AM - 6:30 AM (EST) - May 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

Investment/ $70.00 (series)

Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For April, the 4-week series will be Sacral Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $70.00 (series)

Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For April, the 4-week series will be Sacral Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $70.00 (series)

Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For April, the 4-week series will be Sacral Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $70.00 (series)

Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For April, the 4-week series will be Sacral Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $70.00 (series)

Click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For March, the 4-week series will be Root Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $22.00

click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For March, the 4-week series will be Root Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $22.00

click here to register.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For March, the 4-week series will be Root Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $22.00

click here to register.

We humbly invite you to come as you are. Join Nadeen al-Jijakli, a yoga instructor and sound healer, and I, allowing yourself to take the evening off. Let us commune and connect through the practices of restorative yoga, poetry, and a sound bath, receiving the shared vibrational experience of healing words, sounds and instruments.

Winter Community {c.a.r.e} is a time of being with self through community. During our two hours together, we will mindfully breathe, meditate, reflect and commune. Winter can often feel challenging and isolating. Energy is low, this is the way of nature. Come into community, into a collective space for tending to one’s self through feeling, releasing, expressing, breathing and resting. Remember that you are never alone.

Investment Sliding Scale - $25/$35/$45

For more information and to sign up, click here.

Practice of presence and being while ebbing and flowing in and through life. This is a virtual 30 minute gathering via Zoom for all who desire to sit and

• Create and make space for ritual 

• Create and make space to (in)tune and tend to inner being

• Create and make space for deep listening and inquiry

For March, the 4-week series will be Root Chakra Meditation & Affirmations

Investment/ $22.00 for drop-in, $70.00 for 4-week series

For Drop-In, click here to register.

For 4-week series, click here to register.

A in-person and online 75-minute gathering consisting of a combination of long-held passive poses, opportunities to practice stronger forms, mudras, and meditation, all woven together. Intuitive Yin Flow has a sweet community feel. Come and roll around on the floor with us!

Register here. Walk-ins are welcome.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

Relaxation and rest are birthright practices that look and feel different for each of us. Many of us are just trying to keep our head above water. Many of us are not feeling worthy of relaxation and rest. Many of us feel there is no time to stop, relax and rest.  Many of us not exactly knowing what is and/or how to relax and rest.

This in-person only 60-minute gathering offers a collective care space to be seen, to be heard and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. Props like blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters will be used throughout the practice.

Register here. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

Relaxation and rest are birthright practices that look and feel different for each of us. Many of us are just trying to keep our head above water. Many of us are not feeling worthy of relaxation and rest. Many of us feel there is no time to stop, relax and rest.  Many of us not exactly knowing what is and/or how to relax and rest.

This in-person only 60-minute gathering offers a collective care space to be seen, to be heard and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. Props like blocks, straps, blankets and bolsters will be used throughout the practice.

Register here. Walk-ins are welcomed.

Communal practice of presence and being under the energy of the Harvest Full Moon.. Weather permitting, a 90 minute outside practice comprised of breathwork, a 15 minute walking or sitting mindfulness meditation culminated by a nature supported deep rest practice. Please bring what you need to provide support during your practice which includes recommended options of a small cushion/pillow, blanket, portable lawn chair or yoga mat, water and/or warm beverage. Be sure to dress comfortably and appropriately for the fall weather. Again, this gathering is weather dependent being held at Euclid Creek Reservation Park. Exact location will be provided upon registration.

Sliding Scale - $5.00 - $20.00 (on the day of the gathering)

Registration is required. Click here to register.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

Morning Sit is time of being WITH the Most High.  During the 45 minutes together virtually, we will mindfully sit, breathe, and reflect in community.  Whether it be in a chair, on the floor or in the bed, come as you are.

These gatherings are inspired by the teachings of The Reverend Courtney Clayton Jenkins from the book entitled WITH.

Registration is free and facilitated by South Euclid United Church of Christ (SEUCC). You do not have to be a member. All are welcome. Click here to register through SEUCC.

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

SERIES REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 1, 2023

You are whole in being.

You are enough in being.

Rest in being.

Danielle P Graham

This bi-weekly, virtual 75-minute six-class series offers a collective care space to rest in being and to enter into your personal relationship with rest through rest rituals, yin and restorative yoga practices culminating with a long deep relaxation practice. These practices which can be done in the bed or on a floor mat support nighttime relaxation and rest. Props like blocks/books; straps/ties/belt; blankets, bolsters/pillows are used throughout the practice.

Gatherings will be held virtually via Zoom, 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm on the following Thursdays

April 20, May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15 (pre-recorded) and June 29th

All virtual gatherings will be recorded and accessible on Rooted Blossoms’ digital platform for the duration of the series. Registrants will have access to this platform during the duration of the series.

SERIES REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 1, 2023

The practice of community presence and being. This is a supportive, communal space for meditation. All are welcome. There is a brief, community {care} talk, and breath work at the beginning followed by quiet meditation. This 45-minute gathering is offered both in-person at the park and virtual via Zoom. All are welcome.

Click here for Zoom Link.

For the month of June, in-person will be held at the Toby’s Terrace Area of Nord Family Greenway Park on Martin Luther King Drive between 105th and Chester. It is behind the Cleveland Museum of Art parking lot and directly across from the Chinese Cultural Garden. Look for the sunflowers.

Free curbside parking is available. There are park benches. Also, feel free to bring support in form of folding lawn chairs, meditation chairs and/or blankets.

INCLEMENT WEATHER IN PERSON LOCATION// Positive Life Haven, 5474 Omega Avenue, Bedford Hts, OH 44146. Space is limited to six (6) for inclement weather location.