Events
Happy Hooves Wellness Field Trip
We see you, Sis! And we are calling you OUTSIDE! So many of us are always on, mind in the past or in the future. Our eyes are often glued to screens or scanning for other people's needs or the next stressor.
Being Village — our theme this season — reminds us that we were never meant to be this depleted, and disconnected. From nature. From our bodies. From each other. We are part of something living and breathing and deeply interconnected. And sometimes, the best teachers aren't in a book or on a screen. Sometimes, they have four legs and know things we've forgotten.
Join us for a guided animal learning experience at Happy Hooves Farm — where horses, ponies, goats, and chickens will be our teachers for the day.
Here's what moved us when we met with the facilitator: horses read energy. They don't respond to who you were last week or what your title is. They meet you exactly as you are, right now, in this body, in this moment — and they leave room for you to be different tomorrow. That kind of presence! Do we have that with ourselves? With each other? We're gonna learn and practice with our animal friends.
Here's more: horses hold roles within their herd — and those roles shift fluidly as needs change. Not fixed. Not rigid. Just deep attunement to each other and to the moment. As we build village together, there is something here to learn about how we hold our own roles — with openness, with fluidity, with trust in each other.
This experience is guided, and it's also flexible — responsive to where we are and what the animals are experiencing right alongside us. We come with curiosity instead of an agenda. We practice power with, not power over. We let nature lead.
After, we'll share a picnic lunch in a beautiful outdoor space, and some time to sit together, reflect and discus.
What to bring: Closed-toed shoes and clothes that can handle a little dirt and a lot of goodness. Come as you are — ready to receive.
Yoga
This event series is designed intentionally created for Black women who are ready to explore healing in a deeper, more embodied way. Through yoga, you'll learn how to gently release stress held in the body, reconnect with yourself, and support your overall wellbeing. Mind. Body. And Spirit. Whether you're brand new or experienced, this space is for you.
Each session is guided by Dominique, a trauma-informed yoga instructor who created a safe and supportive environment for your journey. She'll walk you through a yoga practice that supports emotional healing, and is appropriate for any skill level. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. We will have a few extra.
BGW Book Club—POSTPONED
UPDATE: Stay tuned for the new date and time!
This month we have the unique opportunity to have the author join us for Book Club! We are so honored to welcome Andrea ("Drea") Yvonne Buckley, LMSW — therapist, poet, and community curator — to join us for this conversation to share more about the heart behind the book. She weaves together mental health, storytelling, and spirituality to create spaces where people can soften, reconnect, and be fully seen.
The Book: Heart Medicine: The Art of Reconnecting to Your Heart — a debut collection that weaves together over 50 poems alongside guided journaling prompts, rituals, and discussion questions designed for healing in community and nurturing a deeper relationship with yourself. It's a book that was made for exactly the kind of gathering we create together.
📚 Get the book:Heart Medicine is self-published and available on Amazon. We encourage you to grab a copy and read as much as you can before we meet — but no pressure. You can participate fully no matter how much you've read. 👉 HERE
This is not about academic analysis or having all the answers. It's about connection, reflection, and being in community with women who get it. Whether you're an avid reader or just curious — there's a place for you here.
Rest & Play Date
Black Girl Rest & Play Date is a special gathering designed to nourish and celebrate Black women. We recognize that rest and play are powerful acts of care — ones we deserve and too often don't get enough of. This immersive experience will help you release stress, reconnect with yourself, and embrace your magic in a community that sees and holds you.
We host this event twice a year, each time with something fresh to offer. This time you can look forward to:
Yoga
Sound Bath
Drumming
Herb Bar-- make-your-own herbal room spray
Food, and more...
Dress comfortably. Bring a mat (we'll have a few extras), and a blanket and pillow — or whatever helps you settle in and feel held during the sound bath.
Space is limited, so register soon. This is your invitation to pour back into yourself. We'll see you there. 💛
Field Trip--Tai Chi and Qigong
We're going on another field trip, having another experience together, trying a new tool to support our wellbeing. We're going to take a beginner's class in Tai Chi and Qigong with Wasentha Young, Black woman instructor and founder. These practices have been described as moving meditations, and both modalities have numerous benefits for body and mind. Here are a few...
Lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and alleviate depression by fostering a mindful, calm state
Reduce chronic pain and inflammation, increasing range of motion and improving muscle strength
The slow, rhythmic motions help lower blood pressure, improve circulation, and enhance lung capacity
Dr. Mishelle, a psychologist and trauma expert, will guide a discussion, give additional tips to help you carry what you learn into your everyday life.
Spots are limited, so be sure to secure yours now! This is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and pour back into yourself. We can't wait to share this space with you.
NOTE: The location is downstairs, and there is NO ELEVATOR ACCESS.
BGW Field Trip: Candle & Linen Spray Making
We're taking WELLbeing on the road!
Join us for the 1st ever Black Girl WELLbeing Field Trip.
We're heading to @true2youshop, a Black woman-owned candle studio, to make our own custom candles and linen sprays.
This is what field trips look like when healing is the destination — new experiences, new tools, and the kind of connection that only happens when you're in a room full of your people doing something beautiful together.
This is a smaller venue than we usually have. Space is limited. Register ASAP!
Yoga for Black Girl WELLbeing
This event series is designed specifically for Black women to learn how yoga can help you heal trauma and release stress that is stored in your body, reconnect with yourself, and boost your day-to-day wellness. This class is perfect for all levels.
These unique sessions are led by Dominique, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher. Dominique will explain how yoga helps with healing, lead us through practice, and facilitate group discussion on the experience to help apply strategies to daily life. Bring a yoga mat. We will have a few extra.
Register ASAP! There's limited space. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take care of yourself and nurture your mind, body, and soul. See you on the mat!
Book Club
The Black Girl Wellbeing Book Club is a reflective and community centered space created for Black women to gather, read, and process stories that speak to our lived experiences. Together, we explore literature that centers healing, identity, rest, resilience, and emotional wellness while holding space for honest conversation and shared understanding. This book club is not about academic analysis or having the “right” answer, but about connection, reflection, and being seen.
Our theme for this Winter is WELL Rested. So we have two books we'll be using as the basis for our conversation about practicing Deep Rest in our lives-- We Will Rest by Tricia Hersey and Rest is Sacred by Octavia Raheem.
✨ No pressure, just presence! You don’t have to have read the whole book to join us. We recommend reading as much as possible. But you will be able to participate even if you haven't read.
After our discussion, we're going to have a Rest Circle, guided by Yodit Mesfin Johnson, so we can practice what we're learning together. So bring a blanket, pillow, and whatever else you need to make a comfy "rest nest".
✨ What to expect:
Guided, thoughtful discussion facilitated by a licensed therapist
A supportive and affirming environment centered on Black women’s voices and experiences
Space to reflect, share insights, or simply listen at your own comfort level
Gentle prompts that connect the reading to emotional wellbeing, relationships, and daily life
Community building through meaningful conversation and collective care
Unfortunately, this location does NOT have elevator access to the 2nd floor, where we are meeting.
Register ASAP! There's limited space.
📚 We've ordered a limited amount of the books that are FREE to our community. They are available for pick up on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, at the Book Love Bar. (1 book per person) We will update this form and notify everyone registered when all of our copies have been claimed. You can also call (734-714-6124) to check before you head to the store.
If your plans change after registering, please let us know so we can be good stewards of our resources and make space for another sister to join.
Questions? Email contact@blackgirlwellbeing.com
YOGA- Black Girl Magic Day!
This event series is designed specifically for Black women to reconnect to themselves and each other, to release stress stored in their bodies, and boost day-to-day wellness.
We're meeting on Black Girl Magic Day, so we wanted to make this event a little extra magical...
We'll have a one-of-a-kind yoga session with Dominique, a trauma-sensitive yoga teacher. To lean into our Winter Theme--WELL Rested, Dominique is going to extend our usual practice and include yoga nidra. This is a deeply restorative, guided meditation practiced lying down that supports nervous system regulation, stress relief, and deep rest. This practice is accessible to all skill levels. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, and anything else you want to keep you comfy. We will have some extra mats.
Guest facilitators, Ursula Graham (therapist, healer, creative guide, and founder of Create-U) and Carmine Frye (clinical herbalist and founder of Endive Wellness) will guide us through a tea party/tea meditation. We’ll sip thoughtfully curated herbal tea blends and engage in conversation that invites insight, connection, and ease.
Sharonda Purnell of Cocoa Healing Collective will be guiding us through a paired massage and stretch session.
Mishelle, (psychologist and trauma expert) will guide us through discussion, and give some tips and how to care for ourselves in this season.
We will have food and other goodies!
Register ASAP! There's limited space. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take care of yourself and nurture your mind, body, and soul...and reconnect with your MAGIC!
If you have any questions, email contact@blackgirlwellbeing.
Yoga For Blackgirl Wellbeing
This New Year, we’re doing something different.
Instead of rushing into resolutions, productivity, or pep-rally visioning, we’re creating space to slow down, listen inward, and tend to ourselves with care. This Black Girl WELLbeing gathering is a cozy, grounding New Year reset designed for Black women who are ready to move out of holiday busyness and back-to-work pressure—and into intentionality, presence, and authenticity.
What to Expect
We’ll begin with a gentle, grounding yoga practice to help us settle into our bodies, regulate our nervous systems, and reconnect with ourselves. This is about centering—not pushing—so the practice will be accessible, supportive, trauma-informed, and accessible for all levels of experience and ability.
Bring a yoga mat. We will have a few extra.
From there, we’ll move into reflective and creative practices, including:
Vision boarding
Guided journaling and reflection prompts
There will be multiple options for engaging—guided activities if you want structure, and open space if you prefer to move at your own pace. You’re welcome to choose what feels right for you in the moment. We will have materials. We can always use more magazines if you have them. Also, feel free to bring any additional materials you want.
The Vibe
✨ Cozy
✨ Nourishing
✨ Soft and spacious
✨ Reflective, not performative
✨ Rooted in connection—with yourself and with community
We’ll also share warm, nourishing food and beverages, and create an environment that feels comforting, grounding, and welcoming—like a collective exhale.
Come as you are. Participate as much—or as little—as feels supportive. This space is about honoring your fullness, celebrating your WHOLE (past/present/future) SELF, and beginning the year from a place of care rather than urgency.
Location Details:
The venue has a small parking lot. Give yourself time to find street parking or one of the nearby free parking lots if needed.
Use the middle entrance door. There is an elevator right inside.
Register ASAP! There's limited space. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take care of yourself and nurture your mind, body, and soul. See you there!
Black Girl WELLbeing Book Club: Friendsgiving Edition
Building on our Fall theme (Focused on our Fullness), we'll be talking about boundaries and cultivating the healthy relationships we need for our FULLNESS. We'll be drawing from Nedra Tawwab's (Black girl psychologist and native Detroiter) book Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free (which focuses on unhealthy families). This discussion is right on time for taking care of your wellbeing through the holiday season.
Black Girl Yoga
This event series is designed specifically for Black women to learn how yoga can help you heal trauma and release stress that is stored in your body, reconnect with yourself, and boost your day-to-day wellness. This class is perfect for all levels.
Black Girl Paint N Pour (into Ourselves) Brunch
We’re going to lean into artistic expression to cultivate our fullness. No experience or skill needed. No alcohol will be served, but a very spirited event is guaranteed!
Black Girl Yoga
Black Girl Yoga
We’re celebrating Black Girl Day Off! Dominique will guide us through yoga practice, and we’ll discuss how to connect this in practical ways with our healing and well being.
Black Girl Wellness Book Club
Black Girl Wellness Book Club
We’ll be discussing Austin Channing Grown’s new book, Full of Myself. You don’t have to have read the book to participate. We’ll have some FREE books you can pick up in advance or at the event.