ANCESTRAL ROOTS

A Red Thread circle is part of the practice of Intentional Creativity®. It's a meaningful way to restore connection to ourselves and others through inquiry. The “red thread” is found in many cultures and traditions. The legend that we often refer to is in the Chinese legend that says “we are all connected, before birth, by an invisible red thread, to all that we are meant to meet in this life. This thread may stretch and tangle but it is never broken.

Tea plays a crucial role in creating a sacred and intentional space for connection and reflection. In an effort to remember that simple things can be powerful, we choose to work with herbal infusions over lets say, cacao, which is experiencing a high demand from western markets and the ecological aftermath of such demand—just like white sage, palo santo, and other sacred medicines, is severely impacting sustainability and pushing some to the brink of extinction.

Both fresh rosemary and blue lotus tea, which will be offered, and have been carefully selected for their properties that aid in ancestral work and expanding awareness of the unseen world.

Rosemary has long been associated with memory and ancestral wisdom, helping us to connect with the voices of those who came before us.

Blue lotus, known for its calming and meditative effects, opens the heart and mind to deeper spiritual insights, inviting participants to journey beyond the physical realm.

As we sip these teas together, they act as a grounding yet expansive element in the circle, supporting our inquiry and opening us to the red thread that binds us to ourselves, our ancestors, and each other.

Intentional Creativity® is is an experiential process and a framework woven together by artist Shiloh Sophia. It centers around creating with intention and mindfulness.

I am a Certified Intentional Creativity® Teacher through a nine-month rigorous program.

In the words of Georgia O'Keeffe: "I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way—Things I had no words for."

Due to the intimate nature of our events and the limited availability of spots, we are only able to issue a refund if we can fill the vacant space. This policy ensures that everyone who wishes to participate has the opportunity, and it allows us to maintain the quality and personal attention each attendee deserves. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

In the unlikely instance that the event gets cancelled due to low registration, we will issue a full refund.

I was painting and drawing before I could speak, I was born an artist. I also know now that four women I would illustrate over and over again since childhood are ancestors and their distinct geographical cultures were confirmed in my ancestry DNA test. I was also born carrying immense grief and my nuclear and extended family history on my maternal side of the lineage is filled with pain and density. This workshop is the culmination of years of personal practice through their guidance, I like to tell people who ask that it's not my workshop, it's theirs.

Some of my training includes:

• PhD in Biosciences from George Mason University. Working with life at the molecular level influenced my spirituality and informs my art.

• Herbal Medicine Making Course and Herbal Immersion Program with Juliet Blankespoor from the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine.

• Intentional Creativity® Certification with Shiloh Sophia. This nine-month rigorous training focused on ritual and expressive healing.

• Embody Yoga's Roots 300-Hour YTT with Susanna Barkataki. This program focused on racial justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, ancestral roots, and indigenous wisdom.

• Ancestral Healing Practitioner Training 2024-2025 with Dr. Daniel Foor, this nine-month training will focus on decolonization, indigeneity, and belonging.

You can learn more about my story in my about section (you will need to translate the page via the floating Google Translate widget).