Integrative Healing Team
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We sing as a practice of freeing our voice, not refining our technique.
Warming Up: We use vocal and movement warm ups to open our sound-making vessel, in a way that feels good. We incorporate community building and playful improv in these warm ups to create connection between the voices of our circle.
Learning Songs: We teach simple songs call-and-response style, with no written music. We spend about 5-10 min learning the rhythm and notes well enough that we may be fully present in the song, not fixating on remembering the words or notes. We then sing the song long enough that it grows and grows with unique contributions of spontaneous harmony, added layers, and soloing.
Deepening w Improv & Movement: We use simple improvisational practices to loosen up our voices, and invite more access to creative flow. We may also use movement, meditation, or other somatic practices to aid in our embodiment.
The energy of each circle is different and shaped by whoever shows up - it may move from playfulness, to groove, to calming presence in the span of an hour.
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Laoti is a yoga teacher and Reiki Jin Kei Do practitioner. Whether practicing a joyous flow or a soothing restorative session individuals will be invited to slow down and tune in to their body, mind and breath.
Laoti encourages people to find moments of spaciousness, rest and ease where they can more easily access their innate wisdom. Using a combination of yoga, reiki, breathwork and meditation, individuals are empowered to connect to the present moment, both on and off the mat.
Laoti teaches Flow With The Elements on Thursdays 12pm-1pm and Sunday Night Slow Down Restorative Yoga Sundays 4:30pm-5:30pm.
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Rabbi David is a passionate facilitator of ever-greater alignment with the Flow of Life.
For over a dozen years, he has led deep ritual and soulful song in Somerville, Jerusalem, Manhattan and beyond, nourishing souls everywhere he goes. He is a teacher of Jewish mysticism, a sacred musician and a trauma-informed spiritual guide. As a holder of neo-Hassidic rabbinic and spiritual guidance lineages, he serves as a trainer in the subtle arts of guidance and mysticism.
Additionally, David is a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP), currently assisting in those trainings. Along with his wife, he co-founded and led the Asiyah Jewish Community in Somerville, MA, where they still live with their daughter and two cats. Born in Venezuela, David is a native speaker of Spanish and English. (and Spanglish!) You can find out more about him and his practice HERE
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Inbal Dagan is a 200 hr certified yoga teacher, sensory integration based occupational therapist, reiki practitioner, craniosacral informed bodyworker, and co-founder of Ravensong Retreats.
Inbal has a passion for inviting and supporting individuals to deepen their connection to safety within their nervous system. Her yoga teaching style is influenced by her experience working as an occupational therapist and body and energy worker. Inbal believes that when we can tap into a place where our body, mind and soul can rest in safety, we are able to access our brightest and most loving versions of ourselves.
Inbal will guide you through a slow flow yoga class that is both nurturing and strength building. The invitation for class is to explore what is present upon arrival and move into a place of deeper connection, comfort, and safety within your body, mind and spirit. The class will end with reiki (optional) and sound healing. This class is open to all levels.
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Yoga has been a source of groundedness and ease in Jess’s life for over 20 years, and she loves sharing its practices with others. Her classes emphasize mindfulness and curiosity, inviting students to slow down and connect with their inner experience. Her typical style is a breath-based flow with a focus on alignment and accessibility.
Jess earned her 200-hr teaching certification from Harlem Yoga Studio and her 300-hr certification from The Shala, both in New York City. She has also trained in trauma-informed yoga with Exhale to Inhale. Outside the studio, she works as an editor, cares for her young daughter, and savors moments of stillness.
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Jody teaches yoga that is grounded in mindfulness and guided by an experiential cuing style. You can expect a mix of meditation, vinyasa flow, long hold asanas and subtle energetic attunement.
Yoga has been an inspiration for Jody’s personal growth for over 20 years. As practice evolves and changes he has experienced the joy of rediscovering the depth of embodiment and awareness of Self over again and again. That continuous rediscovery inspires him to seek out new knowledge and to share the journey with others.
Studying with Lauren Farenga-Kosmidis at Lotus Yoga Studio, he received his 200RYT credentials. Studying with Chitra Sukha at Yogi Hari’s Ashram, he received his Yoga Nidra Teacher Training. Jody is currently working towards his 500RYT certification at Down Under Yoga.
You’ll find him practicing in nature and studios around Boston.
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Nicole is a certified yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator dedicated to helping others cultivate a deeper mind-body connection. She creates thoughtful yoga experiences that emphasize conscious embodiment and intentional movement.
Currently advancing her education through a Holistic Psychology program, Nicole guides her students to develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation. Nicole loves spending time in nature, traveling, and quality time with friends and family—embodying the balanced approach between inner work and joyful living.
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With a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Alliance certification from Mallorca, Spain, and a few transformative experiences giving & receiving yogic wisdom across Europe, USA and Central America, I’ve developed a deep connection to mindfulness and movement. Yoga—both practicing and teaching—has brought me into a state of continuous inspiration and purpose. I believe in its power to heal and support overall well-being. My intention is to guide others in discovering their own light and experiencing the transformative power of breath and movement from within.
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Evan is an English teacher, artist, and aspiring school leader who offers open meditation classes at the Orange Door Collaborative. His work is shaped by a deep interest in the teaching of G.I. Gurdjieff, an Armenian-born mystic who taught a system of self-observation and inner-work that is now pursued by seekers throughout the world.
Evan’s experience comes primarily from over 15 years of personal practice, as well as formal and informal leadership experience in Mindfulness organizations in education.
He believes there may be many aims to the practice of meditation, but essentially his classes strive to bring students into a deeper contact with themselves– mind, body, and feeling. And further, that by allowing the light of attention to intimately and non-judgmentally see the inner state in which we typically exist, we may begin to experience a shift toward greater alignment.
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Abby has always found peace in movement. After dancing her whole life, she was drawn to yoga after graduating from college left her without a built-in outlet to move. She loves that yoga allows her to be present in a world that is always moving forward, and allows her students to find their own sense of presence in her classes.
As a classically trained ballet dancer, Abby brings an emphasis on alignment to each of her classes, while focusing on moving the body to breath. Abby graduated from Down Under Yoga’s 200 Hour Teacher Training last year, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Dance/Movement Therapy.
Abby is honored to be a part of the diverse healing team that makes up Orange Door Collaborative.
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Kristen Melanson Gimenez is an Intuitive energetic therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Interfaith Minister, and mother of four children.
For the last twenty six years, she has been practicing and teaching all levels of reiki, while incorporating many other forms of energetic therapy, such as, sound and vibration, therapy with tuning forks, aromatherapy, crystal healing, plant and flower medicine and life and nutritional coaching teaching. Kristen believes that there is nothing more sacred or important than creating and holding a safe space for another. This is the basis of all her work.
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Inbal Dagan & Desiree Dennis, co-founders of Ravensong Retreats, are thrilled to be facilitating nurturing community singing circles at Orange Door Collaborative. In a singing circle, songs are shared that are simple, easy to learn, and then sung all together, sometimes with layering harmonies and different parts. Songs will be repeated for several minutes in a mantra-like style (similar to artists like Beautiful Chorus or MaMuse) to allow everyone to get in the flow together. Improvisation is welcome throughout!
In their joint work at Ravensong Retreats, Inbal & Desiree are currently offering monthly self-love retreats and singing circles in the Boston area to empower each of the 7 chakras. They are passionate about supporting others in their journey of self-love, healing, creative expression, & embodiment. To learn more about their upcoming events, please email Inbal & Desiree at ravensongretreats@gmail.com.
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Tiffany Sankary is an artist, Feldenkrais® Practitioner/ Assistant Trainer, Jeremy Krauss Approach teacher, Organic Intelligence® Coach and mother of two.
She is the creator of MovementandCreativity.com, an online community and multimedia resource exploring the intersection of movement, creativity, well-being, vitality and learning. Tiffany is the illustrator and editor of Feldenkrais® Illustrated: The Art of Learning, a visual guide to the philosophy and writings of Moshe Feldenkrais.
Tiffany works online and in person (Somerville, MA)with a wide range of amazing humans, including: artists, writers, teachers, therapists, entrepreneurs, caregivers, parents, those with stress/ anxiety/ pain/ chronic illness & people who want to integrate physical, emotional & creative well-being into their lives.
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Robin Ivy Payton is an E-RYT 500 & Continuing Education provider. She is a former aerial and yoga studio owner who offers yoga teacher trainings including Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Aerial & 200 Hour certification. Robin completed various trainings with Jacqui Bonwell, Pranakriya School of Yoga including Pranakriya Prenatal, Maine Yoga School, Lotus Pond in Tampa, Florida, with Grace Jull, Marlysa Sullivan and other wonderful teachers.
Originally from the Boston area, Robin moved to Portland, Maine for a career in radio broadcasting after graduating from The University of Virginia. She also has experience as a public school educator.
Usui Reiki Master, astrologer and energy worker Robin has been incorporating sound vibration in private yoga sessions and classes for over a decade. Her teaching style is trauma informed, versatile to address individual needs, and often synced with lunar and seasonal cycles.
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My path into yoga began after a serious injury and personal challenges. My journey as a yoga teacher began in India a decade ago as a path of healing, and it still is.
Today, my classes weave conscious movement, breathwork, and sound healing to create an experience that is both physically strengthening and deeply grounding. You can expect gentle alignment, mindful flow, and moments of stillness that help quiet the mental noise of modern life.
With a background in transpersonal coaching and integrative nutrition, I view the body as part of a connected whole: physical, emotional, spiritual, and energetic, social, and intellectual. My intention is to help build resilience, mobility, vitality, and inner clarity so you can navigate a full life with greater balance and purpose.
Yoga, for me, is a practice of returning to presence, to joy, and to peace. I look forward to supporting you on your path.
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Wake Up Boston was formed out of the 2011 Wake Up East Coast Tour and meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 7:30 – 9:00pm.
The Wake Up movement is a world-wide network of young people (18-35 year olds) practising the art of mindfulness.
The Wake Up network has grown out of the Plum Village meditation center in France, under the guidance of Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. Plum Village has been offering retreats to young people for over two decades, and the Wake Up movement began in Summer 2008.
Young monks, nuns and lay people of many different nationalities help coordinate groups and events all over the world. In the U.S., there are three monasteries that have off-branched from Plum Village Monastery in France: Deer Park Monastery in California, Blue Cliff Monastery in New York, and Magnolia Grove Monastery in Mississippi.