It seems like everyone is scrambling for certainty these days. We prop up political saviors, double down on our opinions, seek self-affirming narratives, yearn for the good ole days when things were more familiar and predictable. This urge for solid ground forces us into binaries and boxes of us vs them, right vs wrong, left vs right, rather than holding space for all that is possible beyond what we have inherited.

But there is no such thing as purity in a world polluted by separation, scarcity and supremacy. Rather, if we want a world of less suffering and greater wellbeing, we are going to have to reckon with our mutual belonging and responsibility to it. 

That’s not to say there is not a role for personal responsibility and the inquiry of “how can I as an individual, do the right thing, reduce harm and support the realignment of resources towards equity?” There is, but it’s not the whole of it. We need to locate our personal responsibility inside of mutuality.

Understanding our social location – our social group memberships that determine our proximity to power, privilege and even wellness — is how we skillfully engage in a wellness that takes care of all of us, not just some of us. And seeing ourselves as part of the problem and part of the solution moves us toward one another. Mutual responsibility reminds us that there can be no wellbeing of me unless there is a wellbeing of we. Interdependence affirms that there is no separation — that we are all impacted by one another. Mutuality is a generative world view that grows and expands with equity. Not only is there enough to go around for everyone to be well, but more wellbeing creates more wellbeing. 

Holding the space for multiple truths, chronic change, messy transitions and future possibility is not just the work of our times, it's more. And that is exactly what we are going to be exploring at the upcoming in-person retreat in upstate New York.

Recovering Ourselves: A 12-Step Approach to Liberation blends timeless wisdom,  neuroscience, somatic healing, rituals, and relational organizing into a shared practice of detox and recovery. Led by Nikki Myers, the founder of Yoga for 12-Step Recovery, and Kerri Kelly, author of "American Detox," this training offers a profound and embodied exploration of how dominant culture—rooted in separation, supremacy, and scarcity—has shaped us, and what it will take to heal.  

Here’s what you can look forward to:

✨ A powerful immersion with two incredible facilitators

✨ Four days and three nights on a stunning country farm

✨ Nourishing home-cooked meals

✨ Plenty of space to rest and rejuvenate

✨ Experience the beautiful fall foliage in Millerton, NY

✨ A deep dive to recover ourselves and the future we all deserve

Reserve your spot now for only $399, with monthly installment available for the remaining balance. Total cost is $1650 per person. This includes your room, food, and all the practices and activities for four amazing days. 

Save $50 OFF your deposit until September 3rd, 2024 💸 Use code: VIP50 at checkout.

So grateful to be on this journey with you.  

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