Rooted & Restored invites you on a transformative journey of healing, grounding, and sensory reconnection. Plants and the Senses is the first session in our sensory wellness series, designed specifically for Black women seeking to reclaim rest, ease, and presence through nature-based healing practices.
Reclaim Your Calm, Root Yourself in Presence
In our fast-paced world, many of us have lost touch with our bodies, our senses, and the natural world. We move through life in a state of constant activation, disconnected from the grounding and restorative power of presence. This journey invites you to slow down, reconnect, and remember what it feels like to be fully present in your body and in nature.
The Power of Plants and Ancestral Wisdom
Plants have been used for healing, grounding, and spiritual connection for generations across African and African diaspora cultures. From herbal remedies to sensory rituals, plants offer us pathways back to wholeness. This series honors that ancestral wisdom while introducing contemporary sensory practices that support emotional wellness, stress reduction, and presence.
What This Journey Offers
Rooted & Restored: Journey centers the power of plants, ancestral wisdom, and sensory mindfulness to support Black women in reclaiming rest, ease, and presence. Each session is carefully designed to create a safe, culturally grounded space for healing and connection.
Guided Sensory Exploration: Each session includes guided exploration of all four senses—sight, scent, touch, and sound. Through intentional sensory engagement with plants and natural elements, you’ll discover how to activate your senses for grounding and calm.
Restorative Practices: Learn evidence-based restorative practices including breathwork, gentle movement, and mindfulness techniques designed to calm your nervous system and support emotional balance.
Culturally Grounded Self-Reflection: Engage in guided self-reflection that honors African-centered wisdom and values. These reflections help you connect your sensory experiences to deeper personal insights and healing.
Community Healing: This is not a solo journey—it’s a collective healing experience. You’ll be part of a community of Black women committed to wellness, presence, and mutual support.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this journey, you’ll discover:
How plant-based sensory practices reduce stress and ground your body in the present moment. The science behind sensory grounding and how engaging your senses supports emotional balance and nervous system regulation. Simple, accessible ways to create a calming environment using plants and natural elements you already have or can easily access. How to develop a personal sensory practice that supports your unique wellness needs. The connection between ancestral plant wisdom and contemporary wellness practices.
Event Details
- Introductory Session: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 10:00 AM
- Location: Cheltenham, PA
- Five-Week Series Begins: Saturday, July 19, 2025
- Format: In-person sessions
- Who This Is For: Black women of all ages seeking wellness, grounding, and presence
- Experience Level: No gardening or wellness experience needed—just bring your breath, curiosity, and willingness to feel
Session Structure
Each session follows a similar structure to create consistency and deepen your practice:
Opening grounding ritual to center the group and set intention. Guided sensory exploration using plants and natural elements. Restorative practice (breathwork, gentle movement, or mindfulness). Culturally grounded self-reflection and journaling. Closing circle and community connection.
Why Attend
In a world that constantly demands our productivity and performance, this journey offers something rare: intentional space to slow down, feel, and heal. Whether you’re seeking stress relief, emotional balance, a deeper connection to nature, or simply a moment of presence, this series is designed for you.
This is a space created specifically for Black women—a space where your wellness matters, where your presence is valued, and where healing is collective.
How to Register
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, supportive experience. Register for the introductory session by:
Scanning the QR code on our promotional materials, or
Calling 484-452-3083
What to Bring
Wear comfortable clothing. Come with an open heart and a willingness to engage your senses. All materials and plants will be provided.
About Rooted & Restored
Rooted & Restored is committed to creating culturally grounded, nature-based wellness experiences that honor ancestral wisdom and support Black women in reclaiming rest, ease, and presence.
Join Us
This is your invitation to reclaim your calm, root yourself in presence, and let nature guide you home. Whether this is your first wellness journey or you’re deepening an existing practice, we welcome you. Together, we heal. Together, we restore. Together, we root ourselves in presence and possibility.
See you on July 12th. Let’s begin this journey together. 🌱