This is a Place to slow down with self-compassion, connect with our hearts, and practice nervous system care through contemplation and creativity
It is a sanctuary for us living amidst collapse
it supports our tenderness and our humanity without bypassing reality
It allows us to sustain our courage and resilience without burnout
It prioritizes our nervous systems so we can stay present, connected, and alive together
Living Agenda:
Arrive (doors close at 7:20pm)
Open space for movement
Lightly guided meditation / grounding
Open space for art-making (supplies provided)
Optional community sharing
Close
TIME & place
📅 Last Thursday @ 7:00–8:30 PM (monthly)
📍 Swadeshi Collective, 2955 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley near Ashby Bart
(detailed directions will be sent after registration)
💸 Donation-based ($15–25 suggested)
No one turned away for lack of funds
no art experience is needed
Space is limited
Hi 👋 I’m Chetna, I’ll be facilitating the session
The last time I was teaching compassion courses regularly was during the pandemic. After publishing the Compassion in Times of Fascism coloring book last year, these sessions feel like a necessary and timely offering.
A big motivator for me in hosting this space is that I need it. The harm and suffering in the world feel ceaseless and overwhelming. It’s easy to succumb to hate and/or avoidance. It can even seem indulgent and pointless to prioritize grounding, art-making and rest.
Yet, from my lifetime as an artist and my years of study and training in mindful compassion, I know for a fact that art and compassion are big middle-fingers to colonialism, and significant portals for resilience, liberation and revolution.
I hope you’ll join me.
Love,
Chetna
TESTIMONIALS
“This space was healing, empathetic and moving. I’m walking away with a powerful energy, perspective and many tools to integrate and nourish self-compassion and discipline in my life. So much BIG LOVE + GRATITUDE for Chetna’s wisdom, energy, brilliance, love and nourishing knowledge and practices.”
— Caitlin
“A beautiful, uplifting, deep + humbling experience. I am leaving feeling more supported and inspired to continue this very important work. Much love.”
— Anonymous
“Chetna is a master facilitator and holds space for everyone’s humanness. I instantly felt welcomed and held in her space.”
— Paige