About this Event
Returning Home is an immersive, one-day wellness retreat designed for BIPOC folks who are ready to release what they no longer need to carry and create space for greater rest, energy, connection, and possibility.
Co-hosted by Wellness Journey Portal and Still Lotus Healing Collective, this experience brings together nervous-system awareness, trauma-informed wellness practices, Reiki, QiGong, sound healing, nourishment, and community.
This isn’t about fixing yourself or adding another task to your wellness checklist.
It’s about creating space to listen to your body, honor your needs, and reconnect with what matters most.
What Can You Expect?
Throughout the day, you’ll be invited to explore wellness through five elements, each offering a different pathway toward greater balance and well-being.
EARTH | Nourishment & Stability
Explore what helps you feel grounded, supported, and nourished—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
WATER | Rest & Restoration
Experience practices that invite you to slow down, soften, and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for rest.
FIRE | Energy & Boundaries
Explore how to recognize your capacity, honor your energy, and establish boundaries that support your well-being.
AIR | Space & Perspective
Create room to breathe, gain perspective, and respond to life’s demands with greater awareness and intention.
ETHER | Connection & Integration
Reconnect with yourself and others while considering what you want to release and what you want to welcome into 2027.
Your Retreat Experience Includes
Nervous-System Awareness & Regulation
Learn how everyday stress can affect your energy, emotions, and well-being. Explore practical grounding and regulation techniques you can incorporate into daily life.
Reiki & Self-Reiki
Experience gentle, restorative Reiki practices and learn simple hand placements you can use to support relaxation and self-care.
QiGong & Mindful Movement
Discover accessible, gentle movements that invite greater body awareness, ease, and presence. No prior experience is necessary.
Immersive Sound Bath
Settle into a restorative sound experience designed to encourage relaxation and stillness.
Nourishment & Community
Enjoy a light breakfast and nourishing catered lunch while connecting with others in a welcoming, supportive environment.
Personal Integration
Leave with practical wellness tools and a clearer sense of how you want to care for yourself as you enter the new year.
A Space Where You Can Simply Be
We recognize that rest, restoration, and wellness can look different for everyone.
Our approach is grounded in choice, compassion, and respect for your lived experiences. You will never be required to share personal experiences or participate in an activity that doesn’t feel right for you.
Whether you’re navigating stress, feeling depleted, moving through a life transition, or simply longing for time to reconnect with yourself, you are welcome here.
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a pair of warm socks, a yoga mat (if you want to sit on the floor), a cushion to sit on (optional), a light warm blanket, and anything else that will make you feel comfortable for the day. We will have chairs for those who do not want to sit on the floor. Please bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
https://www.wellnessjourneyportal.com/
Event venue & nearby stays
Oakland Center for Spiritual Living, 5000 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, United States
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