Integrative Healing Team
Boston Area Singing Circles
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.
Laoti Bussone, Yoga Instructor
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.
Rabbi David Curiel, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-informed Spiritual Companionship
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
Inbal Dagan, Yoga Instructor
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.
Jack Findlen, Gather and Arise
Jack Findlen, an aspiring Master Ceremonialist, is the founder of this ceremonial & ritual group that focuses on observing the Wheel of the Year and the seasonal/personal changes it brings. After almost 10 years of moving around the world Jack feels within his heart & soul that it was his calling to return home to the city of Boston to assist in its shift of consciousness during this time of global awakening.
Gather & Arise is a group that comes together in ceremonial circles to honor and observe the Wheel of the Year through community, personal/group reflection, meditation, music, self-love, and more. What is the Wheel of the Year? Tracing its roots back to pre-modern day religions, the Wheel of the Year is a calendar that observes each season with great intention and celebration focusing on the cycle of birth, death & rebirth. With the change of the Earth around us, we change also - our habits, food, sleep cycle, emotions, etc. During the ceremonies you will create space to honor these changes and connect more deeply with Mother Earth, Father Sun, the soul, and beyond.
Jody Boatright, Yoga Instructor
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.
Nicole Holland, Yoga Instructor
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.
Valentina Gambino, Yoga Instructor
With a Bachelor's degree from Johnson & Wales University and a few transformative experiences teaching yoga across Europe, Valentina is deeply connected to the art of mindfulness and movement. Practicing and teaching yoga has moved me into a state of constant inspiration and motivation. I firmly believe in its power to heal and transform oneself to being of overall wellness. My goal is to guide others to find their own light and experience power of breath and physical movement.
Jenna Brooks, Yoga Instructor
Jenna Brooks has been a dedicated yogi for over 10 years and has dedicated to yoga as a part of her spiritual path. She sees yoga as a doorway to finding spiritual meaning, healing the body, and connecting to bliss.
In 2019 she received her 200 YTT from Kripalu and went on to teach at multiple studios thereafter. In her work with refugees, she incorporated Trauma Informed Yoga practices to bring yoga to communities seeking barriers to access. She is also trained in pre-natal yoga and is passionate about supporting women throughout the pregnancy journey. In 2022, she completed her 100 hour training in Anusara Yoga Immersion, delving more deeply into the philosophy of Non-Dual Kashmir Shaiva Tantra.
As she’s grown in her yogic path, Jenna finds wisdom in all 8 limbs of yoga and brings an essence of spiritual depth, creative asana practice influenced by fluid dance movements, and community-building to her teaching.
Ellie McDonald, Yoga Instructor
Ellie McDonald is passionate about health care and the connections between mental, physical, and spiritual health.
She loves learning about holistic approaches to life and applying them on and off the mat. She seeks to make others feel comfortable and empowered during their own yoga journeys. She received her YT-200 yoga teacher certification in July, 2023 from Pure Yoga Teacher Training in The Dalles, Oregon. In her spare time she loves rock climbing, snowboarding, and hiking with her dog, Lucy.
Kristen Melanson Gimenez, Energy worker/ Reiki practitioner
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.
Ravensong Singing Circles
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.
Tiffany Sankary, Feldenkrais® Practitioner, Jeremy Krauss Approach teacher
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.
Abby Keating, Yoga Instructor
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.
Reb Beni Summers, Integration Circle Holder
Reb Beni is committed to a 21st-century neo-Hasidic Judaism that is post-denominational, radically playful, deeply rooted in tradition yet unbounded and open to the world.
He served for 3 years as the first-ever rabbinic intern for Shefa: Jewish Psychedelic Support, and helped develop the integration circles offered there. Reb Beni is seen as an emerging thought leader at the intersection of psychedelics and Jewish living.
A highly proficient teacher of sacred texts and meditation, Reb Beni is dedicated to inspiring seekers of all generations to live their Judaism as a spiritual practice. He is an experienced musician with his own album of original niggunim and is deeply connected to innovations within Jewish practice. joy.
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Wake Up Boston
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.