Everyone’s talking about embodiment. But what does it really mean to live in your body when you’ve spent years ignoring its signals?

For high-achieving Black and Brown women navigating a world that polices our bodies, dismisses our pain, and demands constant strength, embodiment isn’t a 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 moves beyond surface-level conversations to explore what it truly means to be present in your physical self. Together, 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.

Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2026

Location: Private venue in the DC metro area (exact address provided upon registration)

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 help you drop into your body before the conversation begins.

7:00 PM — Facilitated Conversation
Explore what embodiment truly means beyond buzzwords. We’ll discuss how to reconnect with bodies we’ve learned to ignore or control, the role of pleasure in presence, and how systemic oppression and cultural expectations shape our relationship with our physical selves. Together, we’ll explore honoring your body’s wisdom in daily life.

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

8:30 PM — Departure

• 3-hour intimate gathering with up to 25 women

• Light refreshments and beverages

• Facilitated conversation led by Esther Boykin, LMFT

• Guided somatic practice

• Connection with thoughtful, culturally attuned women who understand that healing isn’t linear

• You’ve heard “listen to your body” but aren’t sure how, after years of overriding its signals

• You want to explore embodiment through a lens that honors the realities of living in a Black woman’s body

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

• You seek intellectually rigorous conversation grounded in lived experience

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

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

Cancellation & Refund Policy
Salon tickets are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you may request a credit toward a future Salon by emailing us at least 7 days in advance.