Testimonials

Heart Rituals and Restorative Yoga for the Winter Solstice Dec 2024

Dominique’s presence alone allows me to enter the space in my full authenticity, just as I am. She creates a sweet sanctuary where our bodies become our sanctuaries for our tender hearts. I feel safe. I feel myself opening up to the gift of my breath, of my own loving presence, and the embodied experience of deep nourishing rest.

-Laura R.

Winter Restorative Retreat December 2023

“While I was initially resistant to registering because of what is happening in the world and the ways that healing retreats often bypass or avoid naming the political moment we are in--I was so grateful that I trusted spirit and registered anyway. This retreat was able to hold the complexity and nuances that I needed in order to feel safe to heal in a community of shared purpose and politic.”

- Attendee of Winter Retreat

THE SEDUCTION OF MAGIC & POSSIBILITY OCTOBER 2023

“What a beautifully thoughtful, soulful offering. Thank you Dominique for so skillfully and artfully holding gentle and loving space for all of our stories and hearts.”

-Attendee of Fall Program

The Seduction of Magic & Possibility October 2023

“The experience was more magical than I could have imagined. Dominique held us in loving presence with deep love and compassion, expanding our capacity for collective care.”

-Attendee of Fall Program

Heart Rituals & Restorative Yoga July 2023

“I attended the first Heart Rituals & Restorative Yoga and left feeling grounded yet uplifted by the sweet community that Dominique from Black Seeds Project created.”

-Lidia Ruelo-Salazar

CandleliGht Restorative Yoga May 2023

“In this period of my life, I’ve been finding ways to bring ease to my nervous system and go into a deep rest. I’ve committed to only doing restorative yoga and was excited when I learned that Dominique had a weekly class.
In the time that I’ve been attending her restorative yoga class I’ve felt supported, affirmed, and held in sacred space. I’ve been able to completely surrender and let go. She is the only yoga instructor that I’ve experienced in Oakland that checks in about  accessibility needs with a disability justice framework. She is gentle, kind, and has a radiant energy.  Thank you Dominique for helping me to return home.”
-Cynthia Gutierrez

Candlelight Restorative Yoga April 2023

“This was my first time attending Dominque’s offering of the candlelight restorative yoga.Prior to the event, I was coming from a place of carrying deep heaviness, exhaustion and grief.
I really didn’t know what to expect coming into her class but all I knew when entering the space was that I was going to leave the class with a shift in energy.
Throughout the session, I felt so held by the guidance of her voice. Dominque’s ability to create such an immersive, tender, and deep rooted mental and physical space was such a gift to experience. Anytime my mind carried off into wanting to leave because sitting in silence and stillness is so challenging for me, Dominque’s facilitation grounded me. Her practice allowed me the space to release and embody the medicine surfacing through me that I didn’t know was possible.
Feeling so grateful to have experienced  such a new and intentional way of navigating spirit, mind, and body work in this beautiful way. Thank you.” - Sal Tran