Rootead

Speak Freely Fridays - Men + Masc Folx
2024-02-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Third Fridays are Speak Freely Fridays for Men & Masc folx.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE

Every BODY Talks
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Every BODY Talks!
Third Thursdays of every month (for Women & Femmes age 17+).
Every BODY Talks begins in January! This monthly healing group will facilitate discussions about understanding the language, rhythms & changes of our bodies.
Every BODY Talks is a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by Rootead Staff: Vanessa Moon, registered nurse and Birth Justice Director, and CoCo Marie, Community Healing Director.
We hope you’ll join us for sharing, support, and community.
REGISTER HERE

Hip Hop Kettlebell - Spring Session I
2024-02-15 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-02-08 18:00 - 18:45, 2024-02-01 18:00 - 18:45 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Hip Hop Kettlebell!
We will be offering Hip Hop Kettlebell beginning Thursday, February 1, 2024.
This is a 6-week session class that requires pre-registration for the entire 6 weeks. (The reason for this is to teach progression steps to prevent injury and provide the best experience for all participants, while also building community.)
We plan to offer more 6 week sessions (3 total) through the Spring and take a pause over the summer. There are 12 slots available. $100/6 weeks. Two scholarships available per session.
Hip Hop Kettlebell will embody movement in addition to utilization of the kettlebell.

What: Hip Hop Kettlebell Spring Session #1
When: Thursdays at 6PM-6:45PM, beginning February 1, 2024
Where: Rootead Studio 505 E. Kalamazoo Ave. 49007
Why: Provide further healing through movement and building community.
Facilitated by Rootead Staff

REGISTER HERE

Village Playdate
2024-02-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-02-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11 AM at Rootead’s studio.

Community Yoga
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for our weekly Community Yoga!

Beginner-friendly yoga & movement. Everyone is welcome, but these workshops will be intentional, safe spaces for Black people and people of color. No special clothing or equipment required. We have yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, and pillows for use. Please come as you are and deep breathe with us!

When: Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm
Where: Rootead Studio
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID / No one will be turned away

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-02-11 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Roots of Liberation: A 6-month cohort immersion to gain tools of liberation for people of the global majority.

At the completion of the 6-month cohort you will have more knowledge of self, your purpose, passion, and gifts. You will gather tools for nervous system regulation and liberation. You will be able to ripple out your learnings to your family, friends and colleagues. You will also receive a certification upon completion of this course.

Topics we will cover:

Ancestral healing – to disrupt generational burdens, health issues and cultural harms.
African based somatic experiencing – trauma release movements and flows
Neuro-physio-biology – understanding the mind, body and nature connection.
Anatomy – understand the functions of the nervous system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Animism – learning about the ancient teachings of nature.
8 limbs of yoga – understand the depth and science (not just the poses!)
Alchemy/Energy – learn the techniques of quantum mechanics and elemental resourcing.
Geomancy – learning how to set up environments to support your system.
Rest & Healing – understanding how rest is productive and the antidote to colonization.

Scheduling Format:
We will meet for 6 weekends with some self-led work in between each gathering. The schedule will be:

Virtual: Fridays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
In person: Saturdays, 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sundays, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Meeting Dates & Subject Outline:
January 12, 13, 14 – Identity; Who are you? Where do you come from?
February 9, 10, 11 – Geomancy & Animism
March 15, 16, 17 – Anatomy & Neurophysiobiology
April 12, 13, 14 – Alchemy & Energy
May 17, 18, 19 – African somatics & The 8 Limbs of Yoga
June 21, 22, 23 – Rest & Healing

Financials:
We are a grassroots organization committed to access and reducing barriers to liberation, yet we still need to keep the lights on. This course’s value is $3,000, and a fee of $300 will be due to reserve your space. To make the course more accessible to our community, we offer payment plans and scholarships for the remaining $2,700.
The scholarship form can be found here: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Your investment is self-determined, so choose the scholarship amount that works for your livelihood. If that is still unattainable for you, please email coco@rootead.org to discuss other options.
Roots of Liberation application link: APPLY HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-02-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

Rootead in Youth - Winter Session
2024-02-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead in Youth (RIY) is a program for children that includes instruction on movement, songs, rhythms, and storytelling centering on the African Diaspora.
RIY Winter Session 2024 will be Saturdays: January 20, January 27, February 3, February 17, February 24
The schedule for each RIY Saturday is:
10:00am – 10:30am: 2 – 3 year olds
10:45am – 11:15am: 4 – 5 year olds
11:30am – 12:00pm: 6 – 8 year olds

The cost for this program is $65. Scholarships are available. REGISTER HERE
Drop-ins available for each class at $15 per child.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

Grief Circle
2024-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Grief Circle

If you are experiencing grief, we welcome you to our monthly Grief Circle every 4th Saturday at Rootead. We will practice some simple tools to help make space around your grief and promote healing. Led by Rootead facilitators in our studio.
REGISTER HERE

When: Saturday January 27th, 10 AM -noon
Where: Rootead Studio

Community Open House
2024-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for our Community Open House on Friday, January 26th, 5PM – 8PM!
Rootead Open House– come anytime, stay the whole time, or for a few minutes! Light appetizers provided.
Folks can get a tour, meet staff, doulas, and BBTC clinicians, and learn more about our organization, including:

meet the doulas
meet the therapists
try mini classes
have some snacks
meet the team
buy a hoodie
have some tea
bead a little something
take home a book from our free library
enter your details for Black History Month gift basket!
laugh a lot!!

When: Friday, January 26th from 5PM-8PM
Where: Rootead Center, 505 E. Kalamazoo Ave Ste 3, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007

Embodied Families
2024-01-25 11:00 - 11:50, 2024-01-18 11:00 - 11:50, 2024-01-11 11:00 - 11:50 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Embodied Families kicks off Thursday mornings at 11 – 11:50 am in January!
Elements of yoga, dance, and tumbling are woven into classes designed to get the whole family moving!
Transportation available for City of Kalamazoo residents with preregistration. Call our office at 269-720-9200 before 5 pm Wednesday to reserve a ride.
Cost: $10 / $5 with student ID (no one will be turned away)

Every BODY Talks
2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Every BODY Talks!
Third Thursdays of every month (for Women & Femmes age 17+).
Every BODY Talks begins in January! This monthly healing group will facilitate discussions about understanding the language, rhythms & changes of our bodies.
Every BODY Talks is a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by Rootead Staff: Vanessa Moon, registered nurse and Birth Justice Director, and CoCo Marie, Community Healing Director.
Thursday, January 18, 6PM – 7PM, we’ll be discussing menstruation. We hope you’ll join us for sharing, support, and community.
REGISTER HERE

Speak Freely Fridays - Women + Femmes
2024-01-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Speak Freely Fridays!

Speak Freely Fridays are a Community Healing program. These are healing groups that are facilitated by a therapist from the Black & Brown Therapy Collective.
Second Fridays from 6pm – 8pm are Speak Freely Fridays for Women & Femmes.
Folks who attend the BBTC led Speak Freely Fridays will receive a gift pack and $10 after they attend.
REGISTER HERE
