Meditation and Relaxation Session
May 5, 2023
We hosted a meditation and relaxation session for our members at John Jay College. We practiced self-care and mindfulness during the busy end of the spring semester.
We hosted a meditation and relaxation session for our members at John Jay College. We practiced self-care and mindfulness during the busy end of the spring semester.
A Mindful Conversation: LQBTQ+ and Immigrant Identities
April 18, 2023
Together with our partners CUNY City College LGBTQ Student Center, we facilitated a mindful conversation about LGBTQ+ and immigrant identities, exploring the depth of the intersecting identities.
Together with our partners CUNY City College LGBTQ Student Center, we facilitated a mindful conversation about LGBTQ+ and immigrant identities, exploring the depth of the intersecting identities.
Painting and Self-Love.
February 14, 2023
We celebrated Valentine's Day with a workshop where we learned watercolor techniques and created our own self-love icon and imagery. Special thanks to the Immigrant Student Success Center at John Jay College for co-hosting and to our long-time volunteer Sam for facilitating.
We celebrated Valentine's Day with a workshop where we learned watercolor techniques and created our own self-love icon and imagery. Special thanks to the Immigrant Student Success Center at John Jay College for co-hosting and to our long-time volunteer Sam for facilitating.
Wellness Wonderland.
December 7, 2022
We hosted our annual Wellness Wonderland at John Jay College! Students and Brave House members got to recharge and relax in multiple self-care stations including acupuncture, nail painting, massages, Reiki healing, tarot cards, and a group breathing exercise.
Thank you so much to the Immigrant Student Success Center for having us, to our wonderful facilitators, and to everyone who joined us.
We hosted our annual Wellness Wonderland at John Jay College! Students and Brave House members got to recharge and relax in multiple self-care stations including acupuncture, nail painting, massages, Reiki healing, tarot cards, and a group breathing exercise.
Thank you so much to the Immigrant Student Success Center for having us, to our wonderful facilitators, and to everyone who joined us.
Immigrant Women's Panel.
November 6, 2022
We had a beautiful time gathering to hear the stories of four immigrant women in our community. We discussed themes of identity, how we define “home,” the challenges and resilience that come from the immigration process, how to celebrate aspects of our culture, and more.
Watch the entire panel here.
We had a beautiful time gathering to hear the stories of four immigrant women in our community. We discussed themes of identity, how we define “home,” the challenges and resilience that come from the immigration process, how to celebrate aspects of our culture, and more.
Watch the entire panel here.
Valentine's Day Self-Love Workshop.
February 14, 2022
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, long-term Brave House advisor and volunteer, Hannah McGowan hosted a self-love workshop on Instagram Live. Hannah and special guest Gaby did an exercise of reflection and self-love. You can rewatch it here.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, long-term Brave House advisor and volunteer, Hannah McGowan hosted a self-love workshop on Instagram Live. Hannah and special guest Gaby did an exercise of reflection and self-love. You can rewatch it here.
Wellness Wonderland 2021.
December 12, 2021
Our community gathered for a self-care day. We painted each other's nails, practiced yoga and stretching, colored fun winter scenes, did clay face masks & skin care, created essential oil mist sprays, & made strawberry-banana smoothies. It was an important reminder to pause and take care of ourselves in the winter season, especially as we approach the holidays.
Thank you to all our members who joined for a beautiful and relaxing day together and to The Bija Project for welcoming us into your space!
Our community gathered for a self-care day. We painted each other's nails, practiced yoga and stretching, colored fun winter scenes, did clay face masks & skin care, created essential oil mist sprays, & made strawberry-banana smoothies. It was an important reminder to pause and take care of ourselves in the winter season, especially as we approach the holidays.
Thank you to all our members who joined for a beautiful and relaxing day together and to The Bija Project for welcoming us into your space!
Music Workshop.
August 11, 2020
Pianist Lana Anikina Suran discussed the power music can have on community and mental health. Thank you Lana for sharing your musical skills and wisdom with us!
Pianist Lana Anikina Suran discussed the power music can have on community and mental health. Thank you Lana for sharing your musical skills and wisdom with us!
Nutrition Class.
April 25, 2020
Our community joined virtually for a workshop on how to take care of our health during these times. Our wonderful teacher Alina answered our nutrition questions and provided tips for keeping our immune systems strong. Thank you Alina for sharing your expertise and energy with us!
Our community joined virtually for a workshop on how to take care of our health during these times. Our wonderful teacher Alina answered our nutrition questions and provided tips for keeping our immune systems strong. Thank you Alina for sharing your expertise and energy with us!
Breathe and Connect.
March - June 2020
These difficult times have shown us the power of community. We’ve been holding a weekly space for our members to discuss the challenges, lessons, and grace that has come from the situation we are now in. Together we’ve been reflecting on some big questions: What’s tough right now? What's working for you? And how can we all find peace in this? We are so grateful to our mindfulness teacher and beautiful soul Camila Diaz Samper and BREATHE International for leading us through these conversations and teaching us tools that we can use in our daily lives to stay calm and connected.
Click here to learn more about the program.
These difficult times have shown us the power of community. We’ve been holding a weekly space for our members to discuss the challenges, lessons, and grace that has come from the situation we are now in. Together we’ve been reflecting on some big questions: What’s tough right now? What's working for you? And how can we all find peace in this? We are so grateful to our mindfulness teacher and beautiful soul Camila Diaz Samper and BREATHE International for leading us through these conversations and teaching us tools that we can use in our daily lives to stay calm and connected.
Click here to learn more about the program.
Puppies and Love.
February 29, 2020
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February, we welcomed a calming puppy, Freya, into the Brave House to help bring comfort as we discussed topics like healthy relationships, consent, and love. Thank you Hannah Mitchell for sharing your invaluable social work insights with us and providing so many helpful resources around autonomy, boundaries, and self-care.
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February, we welcomed a calming puppy, Freya, into the Brave House to help bring comfort as we discussed topics like healthy relationships, consent, and love. Thank you Hannah Mitchell for sharing your invaluable social work insights with us and providing so many helpful resources around autonomy, boundaries, and self-care.
Self-Care Saturday.
January 11, 2020
On Self Care Saturday, we enjoyed an afternoon of mindfulness, massage therapy, and yoga. At the Brave House, we deeply value creating spaces, inviting practices, and gathering people to recharge and relax.
On Self Care Saturday, we enjoyed an afternoon of mindfulness, massage therapy, and yoga. At the Brave House, we deeply value creating spaces, inviting practices, and gathering people to recharge and relax.
Wellness Wonderland.
December 8, 2019
The Brave House sisters came together for a day of relaxing, healing, and learning self-care practices as we head into this holiday season. We turned our space into a spa, with massages, facials, reiki, yoga, tarot, hair, manicures, astrology, art therapy, meditation, essential oils, and much more. It was so powerful to look around the room and see women of all ages & backgrounds connecting and holding space for each other. Thank you to Koia, GT's Kombucha, and Emmy's Organics Inc. for healthy treats, to Novotel New York Times Square for the robes and slippers, to The Bija Project for being our second home, to Malka for your organizing magic, to Lexie Lowell for your soothing tunes and to all the beautiful, warm souls who gave their time and heart yesterday to co-creating this transformational space.
The Brave House sisters came together for a day of relaxing, healing, and learning self-care practices as we head into this holiday season. We turned our space into a spa, with massages, facials, reiki, yoga, tarot, hair, manicures, astrology, art therapy, meditation, essential oils, and much more. It was so powerful to look around the room and see women of all ages & backgrounds connecting and holding space for each other. Thank you to Koia, GT's Kombucha, and Emmy's Organics Inc. for healthy treats, to Novotel New York Times Square for the robes and slippers, to The Bija Project for being our second home, to Malka for your organizing magic, to Lexie Lowell for your soothing tunes and to all the beautiful, warm souls who gave their time and heart yesterday to co-creating this transformational space.
Skin Confidence & Body Image Conversation.
September 26, 2019
We had a cozy night chatting about self-love, body positivity, and our internal super-powers. Thank you Shubhangini, founder of skin-care company Feather & Bone, for leading us in an open & honest conversation ranging from skincare, to make up, to societal perceptions of beauty. Your own skin confidence journey and how it led to starting your business is such an inspiration!
We had a cozy night chatting about self-love, body positivity, and our internal super-powers. Thank you Shubhangini, founder of skin-care company Feather & Bone, for leading us in an open & honest conversation ranging from skincare, to make up, to societal perceptions of beauty. Your own skin confidence journey and how it led to starting your business is such an inspiration!
Mindfulness & Flowers.
September 25, 2019
Our mental health counselor, Hannah, taught us about mindfulness and led us through some powerful exercises focusing on breathing and presence. We even built a mindfulness lotus together! Brooklyn-based local business Alma Floral provided some beautiful flowers for us to use in our meditation.
Our mental health counselor, Hannah, taught us about mindfulness and led us through some powerful exercises focusing on breathing and presence. We even built a mindfulness lotus together! Brooklyn-based local business Alma Floral provided some beautiful flowers for us to use in our meditation.
Reflective Journaling.
September 18, 2019
We had such a beautiful night journaling, reflecting, coloring, and chatting! Thank you to the inspiring Adalyn for leading us and to Doughnut Plant for feeding us. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission!
We had such a beautiful night journaling, reflecting, coloring, and chatting! Thank you to the inspiring Adalyn for leading us and to Doughnut Plant for feeding us. We appreciate your generosity and commitment to our mission!
