A 6-month container for self-reclamation, communal healing, and embodied transformation.

 

recover (v) definition: to get back, to gain

*This is specific to racialized identity. Bodies of Culture, as introduced by Resmaa Menakem, brings in a different context of people of color, to reclaim culture that has been lost.

What would it feel like to recover

what has been lost through generations of assimilation?

What would it feel like to recover

your sense of joy, and playfulness?

What would it feel like to recover

a sense of belonging that was not defined by dominant culture?

Imagine being in a small group of women to

process, grieve, play and experience joy 

can you sense that feeling?

this space might be for you

the problem:

In the western context of culture, we have learned to be individualized, assimilate to culture, to fit in, to go along with and to survive. But the reality is that this may leave us feeling disconnected in our relationships, exhausted, anxious, stressed and feeling alone. 

Disjointed with from our desires,

How we feel in our bodies

How we recognize our worth (whether it is financial or rest) 

We carry the weight and responsibility of trying to change the world to be more equitable, and inclusive and sometimes people don’t understand.

We have been in therapy

and are ready to shift from an intellectual to a more embodied approach.

We are SEEKING community! Wondering, WHERE ARE MY PEOPLE AT???

People who understand, who have similar values and are seeking restoration.

the solution came when I noticed this pattern and a need to have this space

being in and facilitating in various large community spaces is incredibly supportive and

the intention of THIS is to be intimate. Feeling this pressure, seeing this pressure inspired me to create 

RECOVER: an intimate embodied space for women of color

For the mixed, the first gens, the bodies of culture,

who are seeking an intimate embodied space.

And when I say intimate, there will be 6-10 people, that's it!


For 6 months! So we can feel, explore, and play together,

in ritual and routine.

Hi! I’m Malia!

I was born of Chinese, African, Swedish and English lineages on the unceeded territory of the Tongva people, now called Los Angeles. 

As someone who grew up mixed, I have always felt in between spaces, never fitting into one space and this has given me the perspective of nuance, of exploration, of playfulness and trickster energy. 

This led to 10 years of exploring identity, social and familial pressures, relationship to myself, feeling overworked, burnt out, and inspiring me to study many paths to bring me to who I am today and who I will become. 

I am a DEIA Integration and Embodiment Specialist, a facilitator, coach and teacher of Embodied Movement, Integrative Somatic Collective Healing, Human Design, Theatre arts and Feminine Form Ayurveda, combining curiosity with mindfulness to connect to the individual for collective and personal healing. I facilitate with Rooted Global Village, Karine Bell, Leticia Nieto, Resmaa Menakem in addition to healing around systemic trauma. 

My approach is rooted in curiosity with playfulness, while creating an open space for engagement and processing to support the individual process for the progress of collective cultural consciousness.

some modalities integrated will be:

somatic exploration

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parts work

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embodied ayurveda

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ancestral belonging

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somatic exploration 〰️ parts work 〰️ embodied ayurveda 〰️ ancestral belonging 〰️

This group is about creating a container to

remember what it feels like to be at home.

To be in relationship with yourself, your community, and environment.

To recover what has been lost 

To heal what our ancestors desired and did not have 

To be with what we moved through to survive

To reclaim rest, play, joy, and pleasure

Here, we move through rigidity, fear, scarcity, and their

root in personal, familial, ancestral, and systemic stories.

We sit in the in-between to digest, rest, process,

and re-imagine new ways of being.

For too long, we have been disconnected, too tired to do what

makes us feel alive, connected, joyful, and pleasurable and

this is where we will remember.

What will we be doing?

This 6-month group coaching program is designed for women of culture who have been engaged in therapy, social impact, and personal development but now seek a space to embody their learnings, connect deeply with themselves and others, and cultivate sustainable joy, ease, and pleasure in their lives.

Intentional areas of exploration:

We will explore through somatic exploration, parts work, healing intergenerational and ancestral trauma, embodied ayurveda, human design, and therapeutic play

The intention is to process through,

  • Healing collective trauma and deconditioning societal pressures

  • Reconnecting with the body and its wisdom 

  • Cultivating embodied worthiness

  • Fostering deep community and meaningful relationships

  • Rediscovering joy, creativity, and rest

  • Exploring socio-political and familial dynamics in a curious, intimate space

This is for you if

  • You are a woman of culture (color) who feel disconnected, alone, or have pushed themselves to fit into roles or expectations that do not align with their true selves.

  • YOU’RE TIRED!

  • You work in a high-pressure, emotionally demanding role, or have had previous health or relationship implications due to work stress.

  • You feel exhausted, burnt out, or disconnected from your sense of self.

  • You may work in DEI, activism, nonprofits, or are passionate about social impact.

  • You are passionate about social issues, embodiment, and spirtuality.

  • You have been in therapy (which is great!) and seek to further embody their learnings in a supportive, community-oriented environment.

  • You are looking for a balance between deep personal work and the joy of play and creativity.

  • You are searching for a community where you can rest, explore, and grow together.

  • You are pretty much are socially oriented, exhausted, burnt out, and seeking deeper community, embodiment, and alignment in their lives.

  • You are ready to decondition from assimilation, societal expectations and pressures and reconnect to what your ancestors dream of for you.

What is included?

1. Initial 90-Minute Individual Consultation

  • Every participant will take part in this consultation with me before we gather as a group.

  • The purpose is to understand each participant's unique journey, current challenges, and personal goals. What is present physically, spiritually, emotionally and creatively

  • This will help me personalize insights to shape group dynamics and ensure each participant's needs are addressed.

2. Bi-Weekly Group Sessions (12, Two Hour Sessions Total)

  • Each session will be a blend of group discussions, guided embodiment practices, and creative exploration.

  • Exploration topics include:

    • Being in practice of care

    • Identifying conditioning in the body

    • Socio-political and familial dynamics and their impact on identity and belonging

    • Relationship to worthiness (Worthiness of rest? Worthiness of money?)

    • How we lead to burnout, as a culture

    • Embodied rest and play: Reclaiming joy in a demanding world

    • Assimilation and its effect on the body: Moving from disconnection to alignment

    • Ancestral belonging: honoring present and past relationships

    • Human design: Navigating identity and purpose

    • Exploring tenderness, self-compassion, and sustainable practices

  • These sessions will be fluid, adapting to the group's emerging needs, ensuring that the content resonates with the lived experiences of the participants.

3. Monthly Creative and Playful Gatherings

  • These gatherings will be a space for unstructured or guided, joyful connection through creative activities like crafting, dance, and communal sharing.

  • The intention is on building relationships, exploring play as a healing practice, and cultivating a sense of belonging.

What is different about this program?

  • This program will not follow a rigid curriculum but will instead be responsive to the group's evolving needs, ensuring relevance and impact.

  • We will create a nurturing environment where you can share, process, and heal together.

  • This space will move beyond intellectual understanding to embodied practices that facilitate real, lasting change.

  • We will invite a whole approach, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects to create a well-rounded, supportive experience.

Why join?

This program is designed to be more than just a coaching experience; it's a journey towards self-reclamation, communal healing, and embodied transformation.

Transition from this program with:

  • Enhanced self-awareness with a deeper understanding or how systemic pressures, childhood experiences and collective trauma play a role in shaping sense of worth and belonging

  • Tools to recognize and process conditioning in the body, for embodied discernment, addressing stress, exhaustion and overwhelm

  • A resource of women, people you will process with, forming supportive relationships to be in practice with.

  • Experiencing the power of communal care, not doing this alone.

  • A gained sense of clarity, direction, and purpose.

  • Feeling empowered to assess worth and pursue opportunities that truly resonate