On this episode of BaddestChaplain, we speak with Rev. Loris Adams and explore the transformative power of breath work, particularly through the lens of Black Girls Breathing.
Rev. Adams shares her personal journey with breath work, its spiritual and emotional significance, and how it addresses trauma within the Black community.
We discuss the importance of mental health, cultural responsiveness, and the intersection of breath work and prayer. This is an essential conversation that emphasizes the need for stillness in a fast-paced world and the potential for healing through community and activism.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Black Girls Breathing
02:47 The Spiritual and Emotional Importance of Breath
05:32 Trauma and Breath Work in the Black Community
08:24 Mental Health and Cultural Responsiveness in Breath Work
11:19 Breath Work and Prayer: A Spiritual Connection
13:48 The Science of Breath and Its Impact on Well-being
16:36 Cultural Context of Stillness and Breath
19:22 Healing Through Breath Work and Community
22:09 Getting Involved with Black Girls Breathing
24:53 Hope and Resistance in Community Activism
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