R.I.S.E. Retreat for Black Women: Reclaiming Intentional Sacred Ease “Free Your Mind and the REST Will Follow”
About the Retreat
R.I.S.E. is a sacred two-day retreat created for Black women who are carrying heavy loads—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and communally—and need intentional space to rest.
In a season marked by economic strain, caregiving demands, health disparities, and ongoing spiritual labor, R.I.S.E. offers an invitation to slow down, soften the body, quiet the mind, and reclaim rest as essential, deserved, and life-giving.
Participants are invited to release what weighs heavy, tend gently to their bodies, and return to their lives renewed and restored.
What to Expect
R.I.S.E. centers rest as a spiritual and communal practice through:
- Gentle and restorative yoga
- African dance and embodied joy
- Deep breathing and meditation practices
- Revolutionary Rest, including a communal nap experience
- Sistah circles and reflective conversations
- Creative expression and self-love practices
- Spacious, unstructured time for rest and ease
- A cozy, joy-filled pajama party
Retreat Schedule Overview
- Morning Arrival & Breakfast
- Opening Gathering with Libations
- Creative Expression & African Dance
- Lunch & Revolutionary Rest (Communal Nap)
- Sistah Circle & Reflection Time
- Dinner
- Evening Yoga + Lectio
- Brunch & Blessing Panel (Mind, Body, Spirit)
- Closing Ritual & Sending Forth
Registration Options & Pricing
🌿 Saturday + Sunday (Full Retreat Experience)
Early Bird (through April 10, 2026): $200
Regular Price: $300
Includes:
- Overnight accommodations at Scarritt Bennett Center
- Friday evening programming & PJ Party
- All Saturday retreat sessions
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is designed for Black women seeking rest, restoration, and reconnection—no prior experience with yoga, meditation, or retreat spaces is required. All bodies, ages, and fitness levels are welcome.
R.I.S.E. is not about fixing yourself.
It is about remembering yourself.
Come as you are.
Leave rested.
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