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The Salon Series | Spring 2026

from $160.00
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Coming Home to Your Body: Embodiment as Reclamation

Wednesday, March 5, 2026 | Washington, DC

Everyone's talking about embodiment. But what does it actually mean to live in your body when you've spent years learning to ignore what it's telling you?

For high-achieving Black and Brown women navigating a world that polices our bodies, dismisses our pain, and demands we perform strength at all costs; embodiment isn't just a wellness trend. It's a reclamation. A practice of listening to the body you've been conditioned to override in pursuit of productivity, palatability, or survival.

This Salon cuts through the superficial conversations about embodiment and explores what it truly means to be present in your physical self. We'll discuss somatic practices, the politics of Black women's bodies, pleasure as a pathway to presence, and how to reconnect with the wisdom your body has been offering all along.

What happens at The Salon?

✦ 3-hour intimate gathering
✦ Light refreshments and beverages
✦ Facilitated conversation led by Esther Boykin
✦ Connection with women who understand that healing isn't linear

Coming Home to Your Body: Embodiment as Reclamation

Wednesday, March 5, 2026 | Washington, DC

Everyone's talking about embodiment. But what does it actually mean to live in your body when you've spent years learning to ignore what it's telling you?

For high-achieving Black and Brown women navigating a world that polices our bodies, dismisses our pain, and demands we perform strength at all costs; embodiment isn't just a wellness trend. It's a reclamation. A practice of listening to the body you've been conditioned to override in pursuit of productivity, palatability, or survival.

This Salon cuts through the superficial conversations about embodiment and explores what it truly means to be present in your physical self. We'll discuss somatic practices, the politics of Black women's bodies, pleasure as a pathway to presence, and how to reconnect with the wisdom your body has been offering all along.

What happens at The Salon?

✦ 3-hour intimate gathering
✦ Light refreshments and beverages
✦ Facilitated conversation led by Esther Boykin
✦ Connection with women who understand that healing isn't linear

This Salon Is For You If:

You've heard "listen to your body," but don't know how, when you've been trained to override it

You want to explore embodiment through a lens that acknowledges the reality of living in a Black woman's body

You're curious about somatic practices but want more than surface-level wellness content

You're seeking intellectually rigorous conversation grounded in lived experience

You want to be in community with women who understand the complexity of reclaiming your physical self

Investment

$160 per person | Bring Your Bestie for $250 (save 20%)

Space is limited to ensure an experience that is both personal and communal.

Your ticket includes:

✦ 3-hour intimate gathering with up to 25 women
✦ Light refreshments and beverages
✦ Facilitated conversation led by Esther Boykin
✦ Guided somatic practice
✦ Connection with thoughtful, culturally attuned women

The Evening

5:30 pm - Social Hour
Arrive, settle in, and ease into conversation with light refreshments as you transition from the workday into intentional space.

6:30 pm - Opening & Grounding
We'll begin with a brief somatic practice to drop into our bodies before we start talking about them.

7:00 pm - Facilitated Conversation
We'll explore: What does embodiment actually mean beyond buzzwords? How do we reconnect with bodies we've learned to ignore, control, or distrust? What role does pleasure play in being present? How do systemic oppression and cultural expectations shape our relationship with our physical selves? What does it look like to honor our bodies' wisdom in daily life?

8:15 pm - Integration & Closing
Reflective practice and personal takeaways to carry this work forward.

8:30 pm - Departure

Location

Private venue located within the Washington, DC metro area. Exact address provided upon registration.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Tickets for Salon Series events are non-refundable. If the unexpected happens and you can’t make it you may request a credit toward a future Salon by sending a request via email at least 7 days in advance.

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