Educator’s Oasis
A Day Retreat for Teachers
POWERED BY LULULEMON
Educators Oasis provides educators with a transformative and rejuvenating experience by providing a safe and supportive day retreat focusing on their well-being and professional growth. It is a sanctuary where teachers, childcare workers, and education professionals can find solace, support, and a sense of community. The event offered diverse workshops and activities catering to educators' physical, mental, and emotional well-being. These included mindfulness sessions, stress-relief exercises, wellness workshops, and opportunities for self-reflection. We expressed gratitude and appreciation for the educators' invaluable contribution to society by raffling prizes throughout the event. We encourage educators to prioritize self-care by providing tools, resources, and strategies to maintain a healthy work-life balance and prevent burnout. We equip educators with tools to advocate for their well-being within their educational institutions and communities, promoting a culture that values and prioritizes educators' mental and emotional health.
Sound Healing
Led By: Teairra, a.k.a. Tea
Teairra is a holistic healer certified in Yoga, Sound Healing, and Reiki. She recently left corporate to pursue her dream of sharing the practices that helped her heal through her toughest times, especially after the passing of her daughter, Nova. She now owns Nova Flow Studio, a healing sanctuary in Brewerytown, Philadelphia.
Instagram: @naturalista_mona_lisa
Yoga & Movement
Led By: Latoya, a.k.a. Toya
Latoya Thornton (Toya) is originally from Philadelphia, PA. She started her fitness journey in 2020, which changed her physically and emotionally. In January, she obtained her 200 YTT certification from Monarch Yoga. She aims to cultivate an environment where people can freely share and express themselves.
Instagram: @toytoyluv114
Reflective Journaling
Led By: Maya
Maya Keeyana of @liveinloveboutique where helps grow self-love for melanated women. Maya hosts journaling workshops centered on self-exploration and free self-expression. I’m based in Philadelphia.
I'm looking forward to connecting with you all.
Instagram: @liveinloveboutique
Body Shrub Making
Led By: Norreal, a.k.a Nola
Norreal Robinson a visionary entrepreneur, teacher, wellness coordinator, and Womb Practitioner from Philadelphia. Norreal blends her Jamaican and African American heritage to create Bean's Buttas, a natural skincare line. Her products combine all-natural ingredients with affirmations for self-love. Norreal's expertise shines in her shea butter, tailored for eczema relief, showcasing her dedication to holistic wellness and community empowerment through herbalism workshops and educational initiatives.
Instagram: @beansbuttas
Creative Expressions Workshop
Led By: Mars
Mars is the executive of Expressive Illustrations, a nonprofit whose mission is to improve everyone's mental health through all forms of expression. No stranger to trauma and inner child healing, Mars is leading us in a fun, interactive way to remind yourself anytime that the power to heal comes from within. Mars is an educator, poet, behavior specialist, expressive healing Ehthuasist, abstract artist, and more. Expressive Illustrations leads open mics, express arts workshops, goddess circles, art shows, and more to meet the mission centered around community.
Instagram: @expressiveillustrations
Reiki & Affirmation Workshop
Led By: Danielle, a.k.a Dani Hearts
Danielle Nunez, also known as Danni Hearts, said love is truly her guide. She is a Reiki Master Teacher, Self-Published Author, and Self-Love enthusiast who helps others become one with themselves. She empowers the importance of self-love and shares stories of her past struggles with mental health, as many of us have encountered in our lifetimes. Sharing love is her life’s purpose, as overcoming her darkness has brought her to where she is today. She encourages us to step into the best versions of ourselves together.
Afro Dance Wellness Workshop
Led By: Rasaq
Rasaq Lawal, aka Gr8Gr&Sun, is a one-of-a-kind vocalist, drummer, dancer, and mindfulness facilitator who has performed on leading platforms such as So You Think You Can Dance (Season Six) and also as an opening performer for Grammy Award Winning artist Wizkid. Rasaq blends a combination of comedy, motivational mantras, and unmatched energy to create an experience unlike anything ever seen in the dance wellness space. His palpable passion for spreading joy, inspiration, and positivity through culture and wellness has made him a rare force as a facilitator.