Upcoming events.

Mar
28

Embodied Pilates w/Mary

“What we know must be from direct experience”-Meg Wheatley.

Each week will feature a fundamental principle to establish a connection within your body, keeping you safer for movement. Whenever you wonder why a movement, exercise, or pose is difficult for you, something is awry. These sessions will shed light on some of these mysteries and help you cultivate Curiosity about ‘How could this be?”, Reverence for your body and how it functions, and Inspiration for how to work with it! You can expect to gain ideas for the Minimum Daily Requirements in great care of your feet, hips, hands, shoulders, neck, head, and back.

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Spring Element Qigong: A Gentle Moving Meditation for Renewal & Flow, w/ Elizabeth
Mar
29

Spring Element Qigong: A Gentle Moving Meditation for Renewal & Flow, w/ Elizabeth

This is a gentle moving meditation rooted in the Spring (Wood) element. Through slow, mindful movement and breath, this practice supports ease, flexibility, and the smooth flow of energy. Designed for all bodies and experience levels, it offers a supportive space to release stagnation, reconnect with your body, and welcome the renewal this season offers.

$15

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The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary
Apr
4

The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary

“What we know must be from direct experience”-Meg Wheatley.

Each week will feature a fundamental principle to establish a connection within your body, keeping you safer for movement. Whenever you wonder why a movement, exercise, or pose is difficult for you, something is awry. These sessions will shed light on some of these mysteries and help you cultivate Curiosity about ‘How could this be?”, Reverence for your body and how it functions, and Inspiration for how to work with it! You can expect to gain ideas for the Minimum Daily Requirements in great care of your feet, hips, hands, shoulders, neck, head, and back.

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The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary
Apr
11

The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary

“What we know must be from direct experience”-Meg Wheatley.

Each week will feature a fundamental principle to establish a connection within your body, keeping you safer for movement. Whenever you wonder why a movement, exercise, or pose is difficult for you, something is awry. These sessions will shed light on some of these mysteries and help you cultivate Curiosity about ‘How could this be?”, Reverence for your body and how it functions, and Inspiration for how to work with it! You can expect to gain ideas for the Minimum Daily Requirements in great care of your feet, hips, hands, shoulders, neck, head, and back.

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Root and Renew Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen
Apr
12

Root and Renew Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen

Join me for a gentle Tai Chi Flow to welcome Spring. Together, we’ll move with intention, grounding into the present moment while opening to the energy of growth and new beginnings. This class invites you to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and feel the lightness and flow of the season. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along. All levels welcome — come as you are.

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The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary
Apr
18

The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary

“What we know must be from direct experience”-Meg Wheatley.

Each week will feature a fundamental principle to establish a connection within your body, keeping you safer for movement. Whenever you wonder why a movement, exercise, or pose is difficult for you, something is awry. These sessions will shed light on some of these mysteries and help you cultivate Curiosity about ‘How could this be?”, Reverence for your body and how it functions, and Inspiration for how to work with it! You can expect to gain ideas for the Minimum Daily Requirements in great care of your feet, hips, hands, shoulders, neck, head, and back.

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Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)
Apr
19

Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)

This “sangha” (community) gathering weaves together singing/chanting, moments of silence and contemplative practice, and gentle dharma reflection. No prior chanting or meditation experience is needed, and singing isn’t required either--listening is just fine! The intention of this sangha is to create a supportive, intentional space to slow down, open the heart, regulate the nervous system, and remember our shared humanity.

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The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary
Apr
25

The DAILY-Developing Curiosity, Reverence and Inspiration for your Bodyssey w/ Mary

“What we know must be from direct experience”-Meg Wheatley.

Each week will feature a fundamental principle to establish a connection within your body, keeping you safer for movement. Whenever you wonder why a movement, exercise, or pose is difficult for you, something is awry. These sessions will shed light on some of these mysteries and help you cultivate Curiosity about ‘How could this be?”, Reverence for your body and how it functions, and Inspiration for how to work with it! You can expect to gain ideas for the Minimum Daily Requirements in great care of your feet, hips, hands, shoulders, neck, head, and back.

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Root and Renew Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen
Apr
26

Root and Renew Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen

Join me for a gentle Tai Chi Flow to welcome Spring. Together, we’ll move with intention, grounding into the present moment while opening to the energy of growth and new beginnings. This class invites you to reconnect with your body, calm your mind, and feel the lightness and flow of the season. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along. All levels welcome — come as you are.

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Apr
30

Self Care Day for Artists (of all types!)

This will be a great day to talk mental health, as artists (comedians, writers, painters, dancers, singers, instrumentalists, etc). We will have mental health facilitator therapist Carrie Evans on hand to answer questions and guide our discussion. This is a free event, but you must RSVP to attend. Hosted by "Move Your Music Forward" (moveyourmusicforward.com)

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Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)
May
6

Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)

The Brahmavihāras—Lovingkindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity—are known in the Buddhist tradition as the divine abodes: qualities of heart that can be cultivated and lived. In this four-week series, we’ll explore each Brahmavihāra through meditation, reflection, and the SoulCollage® method, creating one card each week that embodies the felt sense and wisdom of that quality. Together, these cards become a personal “inner mandala” of resilience, care, and balance.

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Social Justice Sound Bath w/ Katy (Quarterly)
May
11

Social Justice Sound Bath w/ Katy (Quarterly)

This donation-based "social justice sound bath" blends the relaxation of a traditional sound bath with themes of social justice, aiming to provide a space for community connection around social issues. The first 30 min. is devoted to learning about a non-profit organization (for this session, the "Gifts of Kindness" Columbus Foundation fund) & holding space for conversation around related issues of social justice; the second 30-minutes features a restorative crystal singing bowl sound bath.

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Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)
May
13

Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)

The Brahmavihāras—Lovingkindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity—are known in the Buddhist tradition as the divine abodes: qualities of heart that can be cultivated and lived. In this four-week series, we’ll explore each Brahmavihāra through meditation, reflection, and the SoulCollage® method, creating one card each week that embodies the felt sense and wisdom of that quality. Together, these cards become a personal “inner mandala” of resilience, care, and balance.

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Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)
May
17

Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)

This “sangha” (community) gathering weaves together singing/chanting, moments of silence and contemplative practice, and gentle dharma reflection. No prior chanting or meditation experience is needed, and singing isn’t required either--listening is just fine! The intention of this sangha is to create a supportive, intentional space to slow down, open the heart, regulate the nervous system, and remember our shared humanity.

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Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)
May
20

Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)

The Brahmavihāras—Lovingkindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity—are known in the Buddhist tradition as the divine abodes: qualities of heart that can be cultivated and lived. In this four-week series, we’ll explore each Brahmavihāra through meditation, reflection, and the SoulCollage® method, creating one card each week that embodies the felt sense and wisdom of that quality. Together, these cards become a personal “inner mandala” of resilience, care, and balance.

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Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)
May
27

Cultivating the Heart: A 4-week SoulCollage® series (Begins 5/6 for 4 weeks)

The Brahmavihāras—Lovingkindness, Compassion, Appreciative Joy, and Equanimity—are known in the Buddhist tradition as the divine abodes: qualities of heart that can be cultivated and lived. In this four-week series, we’ll explore each Brahmavihāra through meditation, reflection, and the SoulCollage® method, creating one card each week that embodies the felt sense and wisdom of that quality. Together, these cards become a personal “inner mandala” of resilience, care, and balance.

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Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)
Jun
14

Sangha, Songs, & Stillness w/ Katy (Monthly)

This “sangha” (community) gathering weaves together singing/chanting, moments of silence and contemplative practice, and gentle dharma reflection. No prior chanting or meditation experience is needed, and singing isn’t required either--listening is just fine! The intention of this sangha is to create a supportive, intentional space to slow down, open the heart, regulate the nervous system, and remember our shared humanity.

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Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen
Mar
22

Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen

During this (almost) weekly course, we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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Embodied Pilates w/Mary
Mar
21

Embodied Pilates w/Mary

Pilates is powerful for strength, posture, and long, graceful movement—but it can be tricky to learn. Join Mary for introductory classes that de-mystifies the basics so you can build a solid foundation with confidence. With her rebel teaching style, anatomical models, and approachable explanations, Mary will help you understand how your body works with Pilates—not against it. You’ll walk away with better posture, more ease, increased flexibility, and a clearer connection to your core.

$25/class

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Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen
Mar
15

Tai Chi Flow w/ Jen

During this (almost) weekly course, we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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"Resourcing for Resilience": A SoulCollage® Workshop w/Katy Oberle
Mar
9

"Resourcing for Resilience": A SoulCollage® Workshop w/Katy Oberle

Resilience isn’t just about enduring—it’s also about remembering what brings joy, strength, and steadiness. In this workshop we'll use the SoulCollage® method to identify and visually embody personal resources that support our resilience. Through collage, reflection, and sharing, you’ll create cards that help you reconnect with what fills your cup and supports you when life feels hard.

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Open Sanctuary Hours
Mar
8

Open Sanctuary Hours

Think of this as “office hours” at The Be Sanctuary, but in the most fun way! Collaborators will be facilitating activities centered around the themes of body wellbeing, social justice, and creativity, and you can tour the space and “feel the vibe” of our amazing community!

FREE

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Mar
7

The Be Sanctuary @ the UA Health Fair

  • Upper Arlington Public Library - Tremont Road Branch (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stop By the UA Public Library and visit with Deborah and Katy at the Spring Into Wellness Health Fair. Did your New Year's fitness resolution fizzle out? Facing a new health challenge and need resources? Wondering what UA has to offer for family health, wellness, or aging in place? Stop in for answers!

No registration necessary.

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Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 3/7 (9:30-10:30am)
Mar
7

Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 3/7 (9:30-10:30am)

Pilates is powerful for strength, posture, and long, graceful movement—but it can be tricky to learn. Join Mary for introductory classes that de-mystifies the basics so you can build a solid foundation with confidence. With her rebel teaching style, anatomical models, and approachable explanations, Mary will help you understand how your body works with Pilates—not against it. You’ll walk away with better posture, more ease, increased flexibility, and a clearer connection to your core.

$25/class

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BODYSSEY-Postural Transformation Workshops w/ Mary (Sat. 2/28, 11am-1pm)
Feb
28

BODYSSEY-Postural Transformation Workshops w/ Mary (Sat. 2/28, 11am-1pm)

To alter our posture and the woes that accompany any compensatory patterns we’ve been carrying is actually a lifelong endeavor, and that’s good news! It’s also true that simple shifts in your attention yield Big Gains! Mary would love to support you with ideas, tips and treasures of practice to help you manage bodily stress and strain. These monthly BODYSSEY workshops support you in establishing your own postural journey, tune up any existing practice you have and inspire you to continue.

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Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 2/28 (9:30-10:30am)
Feb
28

Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 2/28 (9:30-10:30am)

Pilates is powerful for strength, posture, and long, graceful movement—but it can be tricky to learn. Join Mary for introductory classes that de-mystifies the basics so you can build a solid foundation with confidence. With her rebel teaching style, anatomical models, and approachable explanations, Mary will help you understand how your body works with Pilates—not against it. You’ll walk away with better posture, more ease, increased flexibility, and a clearer connection to your core.

$25/class

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Journaling Through Grief with Nikki The Death Doula
Feb
23

Journaling Through Grief with Nikki The Death Doula

Grief is hard. It can leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and painfully alone, with emotions that show up uninvited and refuse to leave. If you’re navigating loss and wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, you’re not broken, you’re grieving.

There are many ways to process grief, but journaling is one of the most accessible and powerful tools out there. In this grief journaling workshop, we’ll talk honestly about what grief really is, why it hits so hard, and how writing can help.

$35

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Cha Dao — The Way of Tea — Tea Ceremony with Oleana
Feb
21

Cha Dao — The Way of Tea — Tea Ceremony with Oleana

You are warmly invited to join a Tea Ceremony — a quiet gathering to share tea in stillness and simplicity. The ceremony is rooted in the traditions of Cha Dao — The Way of Tea — a path of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. In making space for Tea, we learn to create a space to pause, breathe, and connect with our true Self, with one another and with Nature. We will share a few bowls of tea together in meditative silence. There will be a few moments at the end for discussion, reflection and questions. No previous experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are.

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Tai Chi Flow w/Jen 5-session series, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/15
Feb
15

Tai Chi Flow w/Jen 5-session series, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/15

During this 6 week experience we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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Embodied Pilates w/Mary
Feb
14

Embodied Pilates w/Mary

Pilates is powerful for strength, posture, and long, graceful movement—but it can be tricky to learn. Join Mary for introductory classes that de-mystifies the basics so you can build a solid foundation with confidence. With her rebel teaching style, anatomical models, and approachable explanations, Mary will help you understand how your body works with Pilates—not against it. You’ll walk away with better posture, more ease, increased flexibility, and a clearer connection to your core.

$25/class

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Tai Chi Flow, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/8
Feb
8

Tai Chi Flow, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/8

During this 6 week experience we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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"Joy Within & Around": A SoulCollage® Workshop w/Katy Oberle
Feb
7

"Joy Within & Around": A SoulCollage® Workshop w/Katy Oberle

During this season laden with messages of pursuing joy via possessing things, this workshop invites you to explore joy as a practice rather than a pursuit—something we can nurture through gratitude, presence, and connection. Through the intuitive, heart-centered process of SoulCollage®, we’ll use images, reflection, and sharing to uncover what brings us genuine joy and how to stay rooted in it—especially during the busy holiday season.

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February Open Sanctuary Hours
Feb
7

February Open Sanctuary Hours

Think of this as “office hours” at The Be Sanctuary, but in the most fun way! Collaborators will be facilitating activities centered around the themes of body wellbeing, social justice, and creativity, and you can tour the space and “feel the vibe” of our amazing community!

FREE

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Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 2/7, 2/14, 2/28 (9:30-10:30am)
Feb
7

Embodied Pilates w/Mary, Saturdays 2/7, 2/14, 2/28 (9:30-10:30am)

Pilates is powerful for strength, posture, and long, graceful movement—but it can be tricky to learn. Join Mary for introductory classes that de-mystifies the basics so you can build a solid foundation with confidence. With her rebel teaching style, anatomical models, and approachable explanations, Mary will help you understand how your body works with Pilates—not against it. You’ll walk away with better posture, more ease, increased flexibility, and a clearer connection to your core.

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Tai Chi Flow w/Jen 5-session series, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/1
Feb
1

Tai Chi Flow w/Jen 5-session series, 1:30-2:30pm on 2/1

During this 6 week experience we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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Self Care Day for Artists (of all types!)
Jan
29

Self Care Day for Artists (of all types!)

This will be a great day to talk mental health, as artists (comedians, writers, painters, dancers, singers, instrumentalists, etc). We will have mental health facilitator therapist Carrie Evans on hand to answer questions and guide our discussion. This is a free event, but you must RSVP to attend. Hosted by "Move Your Music Forward" (moveyourmusicforward.com)

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Tai Chi Flow w/Jen, 1:30-2:30pm on 1/25
Jan
25

Tai Chi Flow w/Jen, 1:30-2:30pm on 1/25

During this 6 week experience we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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Tai Chi Flow w/Jen, 1:30-2:30pm on 1/8, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15
Jan
18

Tai Chi Flow w/Jen, 1:30-2:30pm on 1/8, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15

During this 6 week experience we will embark on a “noticing and attending” to different aspects and benefits of mindful movement. Tai Chi Flow draws upon the gentle and continuous flowing movements from the Tai Chi and Qigong traditions. Tai Chi Flow is appropriate to any fitness level. In the Tai Chi Flow there is need to prepare or memorize, simply to be present, breathe, and follow along.

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SoulCollage® Open Studio w/ Katy
Jan
17

SoulCollage® Open Studio w/ Katy

Informal gathering time to play with SoulCollage® cards, clip images or organize them, and just relax and enjoy the company of kindred spirits! Feel free to come for the whole time, or just for a bit. *NOTE: Open Studios are ONLY for those individuals who have already attended at least one SoulCollage® workshop with Katy Oberle.

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A Community Healing Circle with Susan
Jan
16

A Community Healing Circle with Susan

In the midst of the heaviness created by ongoing oppression and injustice within our country and local communities, this gathering offers a gentle space to come together in collective grief, reflection, and healing.

We will begin with a guided meditation in a comfortable, relaxed position to help settle the nervous system and create a sense of safety and presence. From this grounded state, participants will receive hands-on Reiki energy healing, offered by Susan, to support emotional release, restoration, and balance.

Following the healing experience, there will be time for optional sharing, connection, and quiet integration, allowing us to witness and support one another in community.

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Let's Write a Death Plan w/ Nikki "The Death Doula"
Jan
14

Let's Write a Death Plan w/ Nikki "The Death Doula"

Spoiler alert! We're all going to die one day. Making a plan is the greatest gift you can leave your loved ones. How do you want to be cared for? Who will make sure your wishes are met? Let's get a plan together so no one is guessing what you really wanted during a highly emotional time.

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Open Sanctuary Hours
Jan
11

Open Sanctuary Hours

Think of this as “office hours” at The Be Sanctuary, but in the most fun way! Collaborators will be facilitating activities centered around the themes of body wellbeing, social justice, and creativity, and you can tour the space and “feel the vibe” of our amazing community!

FREE

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