The AIR retreat is a wellness and yoga retreat designed for and by Black Women in memory of Amber Evans, a Columbus activist and community leader. The AIR Retreat is a space curated and dedicated to self care, rest, renewal and for Black women, who often hold, lead and do so much for others. This 6-night retreat has been curated with you in mind. This retreat is presented by the Ohio Women's Alliance and is being curated by She, Imprints. Ohio Women's Alliance is rooted in the foundations of Reproductive Justice and this lived experiences of Black women; OWA's mission is to transform Ohio into a state where all people can truly thrive through access to safe communities, equitable education, holistic health care and wellness, in...
Jamilah Pitts is the author of Toward Liberation, an educator, social entrepreneur, and wellness educator whose work centers the liberation, healing and holistic development of communities of the Global majority. Jamilah has worked and served in various roles and spaces to promote racial justice and healing. Jamilah has served as a teacher, coach, dean, and as an Assistant principal. She has worked in domestic and international educational spaces, including Massachusetts, New York, the Dominican Republic, Chica and in India.
As the Founder and CEO of Jamilah Pitts Consulting, Jamilah partners with schools, communities, universities and organizations to advance the work of racial, social, and intersectional justice through training, coaching, strategic planning and curriculum design. Jamilah is also the Founder of She, Imprints, an organization serving at the intersection of wellness and justice for women and girls of the Global Majority.
Jamilah's written work has appeared in the Huffington Post, Learning for Justice, and Edweek. She has presented to audiences of thousands of educators both within the United States and internationally. Jamilah threads her passion for human rights and social justice into her teaching, writing, scholarship and other artistic pursuits.
She sees education and healing as her life's work and calling, and truly believes that education should be an avenue through which empathy, healing and justice are promoted.
Jamilah is certified as a Yoga Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Omnoire Retreat Facilitator, and is certified as a Trauma-Conscious Yoga guide.
Jamilah is a proud alumna of Spelman College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. Jamilah also pursued graduate studies at Boston College and Teachers College, Columbia University.
Jamilah is an avid traveler, serious foodie and dancer.
Drawing from my experiences as a Reiki Master, Akashic Records Reader, Thai Bodywork Practitioner and Egyptian Alchemical Healer (in-training), I intuitively integrate a variety of healing modalities during my sessions. I like to draw upon crystals and essential oils and I'm intuitive, which means I often have insights to share during sessions.
Turning inwards, digging deep to release stagnant spaces, liberating creativity through fluid breath driven movement, this is the pulse of my yoga practice.
Devotion, creativity and joy are three words that reflect my yoga teaching style. My classes are about so much more than athleticism and fitness, they're about connecting breath with movement, finding and trusting in balance, and grounding down to uncover the courage to embrace challenges both on and off the mat. I began teaching yoga in 2008 and have taught in a variety of settings from the United States Senate, elementary and middle school classrooms and yoga studios in NYC and Washington DC.
I have a BFA in Musical Theater, a MA in Educational Theatre and a MST in SEcondary English Education. I love teaching and designing courses and spent a little over a decade teaching middle school English and Drama in New York City and abroad, while developing myself as a yogi and healer. I'm a 200-hour Laughing Lotus Yoga graduate, and am working towards completing my 500-hour certification.
I wrote a book called "Natural Beauty from the Outside In" (Globe Pequot Publishers) that's coming out in the Fall of 2021. Part recipe book and part travelogue, "Natural Beauty from the Outside In" chronicles my many international adventures where I've drawn inspiration for many of my 100% natural and family friendly body care product recipes. "Natural Beauty from the Outside In" is available for preorder.
Currently based between New York and Maryland, I lead Reiki Level 1, 2, and Mastery trainings, offer mentorship services to healers and yoga teachers and provide a variety of coaching and healing services. I also teach private and group classes via ZOOM. You can find more information about my services at www.sojournerwilliams.com
