Introducing Awaaz: A wellness series for Desi women
Unveiling our Awaaz:
Let your voice be heard
Calling all Sensitive, Bold, Sad and Unruly Desi women. This space is for you.
My name is Manpreet Singh, I’m a Punjabi Dalit woman, a UC Berkeley Master’s student, and a wellness practitioner who’s passionate about building a stronger Desi community. I know the struggles we face- feeling far removed and unaccepted from parents. The pressure we face to adhere to community norms (even if no one’s actually adhering to them). The shame associated with mental health, substance/alcohol abuse. The silence cloaking domestic violence. The isolation we experience, the numbing and comparison through social media.
Still, the Indian community is rich in tradition and resilience. We’ve carried our culture across countries.
It is now time for us to prioritize our mental health and personal wellness. It’s my honor to facilitate this space.
Awaaz is an 8 week wellness series for 1st and 2nd generation Desi women.
Meeting dates are as follows:
Saturday April 15th, 11am - 12:30pm - Online
Saturday April 22nd 11am - 12:30pm - In person, Lake Merritt CERI office
Saturday April 29th 11am - 12:30pm - Online
Saturday May 6th 11am - 12:30pm - In person, Lake Merritt CERI office
Saturday May 13th 11am - 12:30pm - Online
Saturday May 20th 11am - 12:30pm - In person, Lake Merritt CERI office
Saturday May 27th 11am - 12:30pm - Online
Saturday June 3rd 11am - 12:30pm - In person, Lake Merritt CERI office
This wellness series has been curated as a culturally responsive space for cultivating Desi women’s wellness. In our meetings you can expect the following:
Sound Baths
Meditation
Mindful Movement
Nature-Based Grounding
Art Activities
Self-Discovery Prompts and Exercises
Mental Health Education
Cultural Education pertaining to Desi-American history
Rich dialogue regarding our hopes and experiences
Nourishing Food
A special dance workshop
This space is free for all attendees and has been generously sponsored by the Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants. In equanimity, I ask for each participant’s intentionality and consistency.
If you are looking to devote time each week to self and community care, if you’re ready to regulate your nervous system, if you are feeling a calling to step into your healing, this is the space for you.
Ready to apply? Submit your application here
Have more questions? Please send a DM to @ManpreetMedicine
It’s my pleasure to connect with you and I look forward to meeting each of your beautiful spirits!
About Manpreet:
Manpreet Singh is a sound healer, breath bender, and a facilitator of present moment awareness. A yoga instructor in training, Manpreet has studied holistic healing for a number of years.
Her passion for holistic healing was sparked during her time in the foster care system. This led Manpreet to attaining her B.A. in Psychology from UC Davis and she’s presently a Master’s of Social Work candidate at UC Berkeley.
In her quest to understand love, healing and the mind, Manpreet found herself steeped in holistic modalities. Today, she shares her academic, professional and personal knowledge through her offerings with Manpreet Medicine.