Rest, Grieve & Nourish: Cultivating Imagination for Collective Liberation
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Where
Price
$40.00 (+ $4.00 fee)
10% of the ticket sales will support the ARC Firefighter Fund, aiding incarcerated firefighters who bravely fought wildfires in Los Angeles.
About
Join us for an inspiring 2.5-hour workshop in collaboration with Sustainable Little Tokyo led by facilitator Yumi Sakugawa. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, we need each other more than ever—and we also need to give ourselves the space to slow down, reflect, and recharge.
This workshop is all about embracing stillness, regeneration, and community as we navigate these intense times. Through meditation, journaling prompts, group discussions, and visualization exercises, you’ll tap into the nourishment your body and mind need to thrive. This is your chance to release overwhelm, honor your emotions, and reignite your capacity for connection, liberation, and growth.
We’ll move away from panic and toward flow—fostering a deep sense of resilience and shared purpose. Together, we’ll reawaken the power of dreaming audaciously for the future, tending to the soil of our inner landscapes, and building a vision of liberation for the long term.
Come prepared to reflect, share, and be part of a community that is committed to the healing and thriving of all. This workshop is not a substitute for therapy, but a chance to center yourself and find support during tough times. All prompts are optional, and we encourage you to move through the experience with care.
Let’s create a space for healing, dreaming, and growing—together.
Things To Know
About the Artist
YUMI SAKUGAWA (she/they) is a second-generation Japanese-Okinawan-American interdisciplinary artist and the author of several books including I THINK I AM IN FRIEND-LOVE WITH YOU, YOUR ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO BECOMING ONE WITH THE UNIVERSE, THE LITTLE BOOK OF LIFE HACKS, and THERE IS NO RIGHT WAY TO MEDITATE.
Her comics have appeared in The New Yorker, The Believer, Bitch, The Best American NonRequired Reading 2014, The Rumpus, and other publications.
Her multimedia art installations have been exhibited at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Peabody Essex Museum.
A graduate from the fine art program of University of California, Los Angeles, she currently lives in Los Angeles.
Represented by Laurie Abkemeier at DeFiore Literary Company. @yumisakugawa
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, contact info@jaccc.org.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.
What to Bring
Bring writing utensils and a reusable water bottle to the workshop. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing in case we engage in somatic exercises.