The Exhale
The Exhale: A Healing Circle for Black Women
Alchemy Therapy & My Purple Mat present The Exhale, a four-week healing circle for Black women to pause, reflect, reconnect, and simply have space to be.
So often, we move through life carrying responsibilities, expectations, changes, losses, and emotions while continuing to show up for everyone and everything around us. The Exhale offers an intentional space to slow down and turn some of that attention inward.
Together, we’ll explore emotional awareness, grief and loss, life transitions, connection to the body, and the practice of rest. We’ll also make space to better understand grief, including the losses and transitions that may not always be recognized or named as grief.
Through guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and gentle mind-body practices, participants will be invited to notice what they are carrying, connect with what they need, and move at the pace of care rather than productivity.
There is no expectation to have everything figured out, to arrive a certain way, or to leave as a different version of yourself.
Perhaps one of the most important reminders we’ll explore together is simple:
It’s okay to be human.
To feel joy and grief.
To feel strong and tired.
To know and not know.
To hold gratitude while still acknowledging what hurts.
The Exhale is space for the full range of it.
What to Expect
Over four weeks, we’ll gather in a supportive space that makes room for reflection, connection, and the full range of being human. Each session may include:
- Guided conversation and reflection
- Exploration of grief, loss, and life transitions
- Emotional awareness and self-inquiry
- Gentle body-based practices
- Rest and intentional stillness
- Opportunities to connect and share in community
You are always invited to participate at your own pace. There is no pressure to share more
than feels comfortable.
Dates
Wednesday, January 6 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 13 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 20 | 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, January 30 | Final Gathering | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Hybrid Format
The first three sessions will be held virtually. Our final gathering on Saturday, January 30 will be held in person at My Purple Mat as we bring our four weeks together in community.
Meet Your Facilitators
The Exhale is co-facilitated by Janelle of Alchemy Therapy and Jessica of My Purple Mat. Together, we'll create a space that brings together therapeutic support, mindful reflection, gentle body-based practices, and intentional rest.
Meet Janelle, LCSW-C | Alchemy Therapy
Meet Jessica, IPHM | My Purple Mat
Energy Exchange:
Early Bird Energy Exchange: $247
Available through Saturday, October 24
General Energy Exchange: $297
Beginning Sunday, October 25
Payment plans are available. A deposit secures your space, with the remaining balance divided into monthly payments.
Ready to Exhale?
Click below to reserve your space.
https://mypurplematschedule.as.me/theexhale
Have questions? Please contact Janelle at 240-488-6618 or janelle@alchemytherapy.com
