Somatic Exploration

​Somatic Exploration

​This hour long somatic exploration practice incorporates meditation, pranayama, gentle stretching, and somatic movement. The practice begins with a grounding self massage, and will close with time for journaling and connection.

​Guided By: Kia Islam

​Kia Islam is a yoga & meditation instructor, multidisciplinary artist, the co-founder of Good Juju and a Nike Well Collective Trainer. Growing up between the East Coast & the Middle East, Kia has been exposed to a plethora of devotional and cultural practices from a young age. Kia is a graduate of the New School, where she double majored in Photography and Culture & Media. During this time she was introduced to Hatha Yoga under the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra. Kia completed her 200 Hr RYT through the Bhakti Center in 2016. She has studied Meridian Yoga Therapy under Science of Self Yoga, 75 Hour Spiritual Warrior with Jivamukti and completed both 200 Hr Meditation + 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training at Three Jewels NYC. Kia has dedicated herself to a lifelong study of the healing arts, creative expression, culture and spirituality.

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​​Reforesters Laboratory is an experimental adaptogenic cafe and sound clinic located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We utilize music – including spatial, sub-bass-centered, and organic instrumentation – along with breathwork, meditation, art, plant care and adaptogenic, nutritional foods + beverages to cultivate kindness—both physical and spiritual. We aim to create an environment that offers peace, space, and clarity, helping people understand the connections between themselves, their communities, and the world around them. To that end, we offer "pay what you can" ticket options on all events and classes.