House of Slaves | Dakar Senegal

      House of Slaves | Dakar Senegal

      One of my personal goals is to visit as many "Doors of No Return" that exist in West Africa. In September, I took a retreat to celebrate my birthday on Senegal, where the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) can be found on Goreè Island. Before making my excursion to Maison des Esclaves,I watched videos [...]
      Twilight Sound Bath Meditation

      Twilight Sound Bath Meditation

      Detroit: Join me Tuesday, June 15th at 630pm EST for Sankofa Mind + Body’s Twilight Sound Bath Meditation. This sound bath meditation is being hosted in a private garden and will include a combination of voice to guide you, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, natural sounds, and more to create a tapestry of vivid healing sounds [...]
      Juneteenth Yoga Brunch

      Juneteenth Yoga Brunch

      Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Sylena June 19, 2021 at 1oooam for the Juneteenth Yoga Brunch; a monthly summer 420 friendly chill yoga & sound meditation experience centered on self care, clearing the chakras to balance, restore, detox stress, emotional trauma, and anxiety. Agenda: – 0945/1000 Fire Circle / Intros – [...]
      May Yoga Brunch

      May Yoga Brunch

      Detroit: Join Sankofa Mind + Body and yoga instructor Randi May 22, 2021 at 10:00am for the Yoga Brunch; a monthly summer 420 friendly chill yoga & sound meditation experience centered on self care, clearing the chakras to balance, restore, detox stress, emotional trauma, and anxiety. Agenda: – 0945/1000 Fire Circle / Intros – 1000/1050 [...]
      Getting Crowned in Nima

      Getting Crowned in Nima

      Getting Crowned in Nima January 30th has come and gone. I am still basking in celebration since being crowned Sarki Jakada of the Nima Hausa Chief Palace. Preparation for the ceremony was both quick and intense! Fortunately, I was guided the entire way. It was a wild two weeks; from selecting my ceremonial dress, to [...]
      Full Worm Moon Manifestation Sound Bath Meditation

      Full Worm Moon Manifestation Sound Bath Meditation

      Join Sankofa Mind + Body’s Sound Bath Meditation Sunday, March 28th at 9pm for the Full Worm Moon Manifestation Sound Bath Meditation. This renewing session will begin with a fire circle to unite us as we speak our intention and desires into the ether. After preparation, we will transition into the sound bath meditation, which [...]
      Becoming Sarki Jakada

      Becoming Sarki Jakada

      Ete Sen and Greetings from Ghana, Family! My journey in Ghana has been more than life changing! The purpose of the trip was to continue to explore Ghana, as I am planning to repatriate to Africa in the next coming years. Most importantly, my one big project in Bolgatanga, Ghana documenting the basket weavers who [...]
      Boozy Apple Cider

      Boozy Apple Cider

      The Apple boozy apple cider at Beads in the Trap seemed to be popular so I wanted to share this simple recipe. Ingredients: 1 gallon apple cider 3 cups of spiced rum or your favorite aged dark liquor 1 cup of orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Patron Citronge, Cointreau) 5 cinnamon sticks ½ cup fresh lemon [...]
      Full Hunter’s Moon Cacao + Sound Bath Meditation

      Full Hunter’s Moon Cacao + Sound Bath Meditation

      Join Sankofa Mind + Body’s Sound Bath Meditation Halloween night, Saturday, October 31st at 8pm for the Full Hunter's Moon Cacao + Sound Bath Meditation ceremony, downtown Detroit. This special sessions will begin with a social distancing fire circle and an energetic Ceremonial Cacao + live African drumming to release the past and all things that [...]
      N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art Saturday Sound Meditation

      N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art Saturday Sound Meditation

      Join Sankofa Mind + Body at the N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art on Saturday, October 24th at 1130am for the Saturday Sound Bath Meditation in Midtown Detroit. This special sessions will begin with a social distancing fire circle to allow for rapid transformation. After preparation, we will transition into the sound bath meditation, which includes a combination of [...]