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The Women’s Initiative offers a variety of programs, groups, and workshops to help support mental health in our communities.
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Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Monthly Nature Walks With TWI
1st Sundays of the month, beginning February 1
Join us for a monthly, beginner-friendly walk inviting gentle movement and connection with nature and one another. All are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your own water bottle and anything else you may need to feel prepared. Children are welcome to join along with their supervising adult. Led by various TWI staff members.
Click here to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 4
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 4
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Monthly Nature Walks With TWI
1st Sundays of the month, beginning February 1
Join us for a monthly, beginner-friendly walk inviting gentle movement and connection with nature and one another. All are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your own water bottle and anything else you may need to feel prepared. Children are welcome to join along with their supervising adult. Led by various TWI staff members.
Click here to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 4
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
Reawakening With Nature
Thursdays, March 5–26
As we move toward spring, this series offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Together, we’ll take gentle walks, practice somatic awareness, and pause for breathwork and reflection. These afternoons are an invitation to notice, soften, and be supported by the season’s slow reawakening. Come as you are. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Reawakening With Nature
Thursdays, March 5–26
As we move toward spring, this series offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Together, we’ll take gentle walks, practice somatic awareness, and pause for breathwork and reflection. These afternoons are an invitation to notice, soften, and be supported by the season’s slow reawakening. Come as you are. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
Click here to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Reawakening With Nature
Thursdays, March 5–26
As we move toward spring, this series offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Together, we’ll take gentle walks, practice somatic awareness, and pause for breathwork and reflection. These afternoons are an invitation to notice, soften, and be supported by the season’s slow reawakening. Come as you are. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, beginning February 4
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
Reawakening With Nature
Thursdays, March 5–26
As we move toward spring, this series offers a nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and the world around you. Together, we’ll take gentle walks, practice somatic awareness, and pause for breathwork and reflection. These afternoons are an invitation to notice, soften, and be supported by the season’s slow reawakening. Come as you are. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
Click here to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Chihamba West African Dance
Tuesdays
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning January 13; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4:30 pm
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Chihamba West African Dance
Fall schedule: Tuesdays, through December 9. No class on Tuesday, November 25.
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning October 14; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Monthly Nature Walks With TWI
1st Sundays of the month, beginning October 5, 3–4:30pm
Join TWI on a monthly nature walk to promote movement and connection with nature. Each month, we will choose a different walking trail to explore as a group. Registered participants will be emailed the location of that month’s trail two weeks prior to the meetup. All chosen trails will be beginner friendly. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring your own water bottle and anything else you may need to feel prepared. Children are welcome to join along with their supervising adult. Led by various TWI staff members.
Click here to register.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
Fall schedule: Wednesdays, Oct 15, Nov 5 & 19, and Dec 3
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Chihamba West African Dance
Fall schedule: Tuesdays, through December 9. No class on Tuesday, November 25.
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning October 14; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
Fall schedule: Wednesdays, Oct 15, Nov 5 & 19, and Dec 3
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Chihamba West African Dance
Fall schedule: Tuesdays, through December 9. No class on Tuesday, November 25.
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
Click here to register.
The Sacred Return: A Nature Based Workshop Series
Mondays, Nov 3–17
This November, join us for a three-part nature-based journey into connection with our living earth, each other and self. Through circle gathering, ritual, movement, and creativity, we will explore what it means to belong. Together we will listen to the land and to each other. Each session invites curiosity, imagination, and embodied presence. No prior experience is needed; just a willingness to gather and walk in wooded areas. Details on parking, weather, and trails will be shared with registrants in advance. Come prepared with a journal (optional; we'll have extras available), comfortable clothing for potentially cold, wet weather and footwear suitable for uneven terrain. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
Click here to register.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Chihamba West African Dance
Fall schedule: Tuesdays, through December 9. No class on Tuesday, November 25.
Join us for a West African dance class for women and children who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), in partnership with Charlottesville dance troupe Chihamba. In this fun and energetic hour, we will enjoy movement and rhythm, build community, and connect with our African ancestry as we explore the meanings and stories behind each dance. Led by Lillie Williams.
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5NP Acupuncture: Relax and Restore
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, beginning October 14; group session from 4–5pm
Invite relaxation and restoration through group acupuncture treatment. The NADA auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol is a non-invasive treatment that involves the gentle insertion of five needles into specific points in the ear to stimulate the nervous system. This treatment helps to reduce stress, uplift depressive feelings, and relieve anxiety. It can also help with improving sleep and provide a general sense of well-being. Led by Marty Paciocco, NADA Certified Acudetox Specialist.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register.
The Sacred Return: A Nature Based Workshop Series
Mondays, Nov 3–17
This November, join us for a three-part nature-based journey into connection with our living earth, each other and self. Through circle gathering, ritual, movement, and creativity, we will explore what it means to belong. Together we will listen to the land and to each other. Each session invites curiosity, imagination, and embodied presence. No prior experience is needed; just a willingness to gather and walk in wooded areas. Details on parking, weather, and trails will be shared with registrants in advance. Come prepared with a journal (optional; we'll have extras available), comfortable clothing for potentially cold, wet weather and footwear suitable for uneven terrain. Led by Kara Castle, LCSW and Sibila Quiroz, MSW.
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Craniosacral Gentle Touch
Fall schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 30-minute sessions from 1-4pm, through Dec 17.
No sessions on: Monday, Oct 13, Wednesday, Oct 15, Wednesday, Nov 26.
The gentle touch of craniosacral therapy supports the body in re-patterning the nervous system beyond unresolved stress and trauma and re-discovering the body’s natural state of wellness. This therapy uses light touch on the body while clients recline on a massage table, fully clothed. Participants often experience a greater sense of self-connection, clarity, renewal, and peace following a craniosacral session. Women and members of the gender-expansive community are invited to participate. Led by Amina Stevens of Common Ground Healing Arts.
Contact us at 434.872.0047 to register for a one-on-one session.
Sister Circle Yoga and Meditation
Fall schedule: Wednesdays, Oct 15, Nov 5 & 19, and Dec 3
Wind down with your sisters every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sister Circle Yoga invites BIPOC individuals to join in on this gentle, restorative mid-week practice of yoga, meditation and breathwork. First time yoga participants are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes before the class begins. Led by Juanika Howard, LPC.