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Our Mind, Body & Spirit Program is a series of online classes focused on developing mental and spiritual well-being and resilience for all ages and communities.
Join Craig Cook-Sullivan, for an interactive discussion, where we will talk about the everyday struggle as Black men. Together, we'll focus on identifying barriers and create strategies to overcome them. The Good Life Presents Brothas Building Brothas - Barbershop Talk an open discussion group where Black men come together to enjoy each other's conversation and learn about themselves. Through the sharing of personal stories we support one another and build resilience. Classes are held live every Wednesday at 9am PT and every other Wednesday at 6pm PT via Zoom. A new topic of discussion is chosen every week. The last Wednesday of each month will feature a special guest speaker.
Instructor - Craig Cook-Sullivan Black men come to the barber shop for much more than a shave and a haircut! Craig Cook-Sullivan is a San Francisco native and a professional barber since 1995. He has cut Black men’s hair in San Francisco for almost 3 decades where he has learned a lot about living and healing. From mental illness to street violence, he cuts men’s hair during the darkest and brightest times of their lives. He is an expert in the art of active listening, hearing people speak their peace, and being fully present so that he can give witness to their personal struggles. During a haircut, men get a chance to stop and reflect on how they live their lives. Craig hears it all and has a deep well of personal knowledge that guides his connectedness to clients and community. Craig’s interest in helping people formed early in his life, first as an Omega Boy's club member and then continuing into his studies of Social Welfare at HBCU Dillard University. As a pillar in his community, Craig organizes community dinner giveaways and has been a case manager for nonprofits focused on Black American health. He believes passionately in “working deeper with people” and… he loves hair.
Learn how to meditate, reduce stress and anxiety, and gain a clear vision of nature's beauty. Mindful Mondays with Iya Kemi is ideal for those looking to begin or continue their mindfulness practice. Each class will focus on a specific theme which will facilitate an open group discussion. The instructor will lead the group in a guided meditation at the beginning and close of each session. Open to all ages and experience levels! Classes are live every Monday at 9am PT via Zoom. At the end of each class, you can ask the instructor about your mindfulness questions.
Instructor - Iya Kemi Juacclyn Nikol Carmouche (Iya Kemi Fayemi) grew up in various parts of Los Angeles County in Southern California until her adulthood when Inglewood, CA became her hometown. She became very active in the community at a young age. After attending high school, she matriculated at Cal State Dominguez Hills, where she received her Bachelors of Art in Public Relations with minors in marketing, graphic arts, and advertising. Since the age of 18, she’s worked in some capacity of management for major corporations. After 15 years in corporate America, she began to utilize her management skills, as well as her artistic gifts, to assist spiritual & community leaders, entertainers, small business, corporations and non-profit organizations through her business Undeniable Ink. She also illustrated You Are a Star, a children’s book teaching children the science of who they are and to love their genetic makeup.
During 2009, Juacclyn Nikol began to study culture, nature, science, human anatomy and spiritual practices around the world. In 2011, she started practicing yoga and had her first divination reading from a Babalawo (Priest of Ifa - an indigenous traditional practice in West Nigeria). Since then Juacclyn Nikol delved into her studies even more by becoming a devotee and student of nature under world known Babalawos, Iyanifas and teachers alike while continuing to be involved in the community. In February 2015, Juacclyn Nikol co-hosted the Indigenous Rhythms Culture Fest at Simply Wholesome Restaurant in Los Angeles, California which featured local artist, business owners Juacclyn Nikol journeyed to West Nigeria in 2016 to receive priesthood into Ifa and Orisa Yemoja and in 2021 she was crowned Osun where she was given the name Iya Kemi Omigbemi Osunkorimi. Iya Kemi Omigbemi Osunkorimi Yoyin Fayemi Akanbi is the founder of Undeniable Alchemy designed to bridge sound, mindfulness and art. Iya Kemi is also the co-founder of Alaafia; an organization designed to (1) bridge the gaps between cultures and generations, and (2) promotes self awareness and being in tune with nature. Iya Ifakemi has facilitated Mindfulness and Ifa workshops in the US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Juacclyn Nikol is also a certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, Numerologist, Master Reiki, Sound Alchemist and trained Doula. With the blessings of Olodumare, her ancestors and Ifa, she has fully embraced who she is and she’s humble to continue to serve, teach and share the tools that have directed and guided her to fulfill her life’s purpose in this lifetime.
Stress comes in many ways. In Stress Busters, led by Dr. David Lee, you’ll learn how stress starts and the simple effective methods to handle your reaction to different situations. Leave each session with new practical insights on how to better handle whatever life throws at you! Stress Busters is a Bay Area group that has given free stress reduction talks for the past 30 years. The classes are in a presentation format, bringing up examples of various stressful reactions in the form of skits. The class uses the “Stress Busters 5-Step Method” to help reduce the stress and resolve the situation. Prior to the pandemic, Stress Busters gave monthly in-person talks to 900 seniors at 36 sites in San Francisco - neighborhood senior centers, senior housing and adult daycare facilities.
Instructor - Dr. David Lee Dr. David Lee, a pediatric dentist in San Francisco, has volunteered with Stress Busters since its founding 30 years ago. Dr. Lee is married with three grown children.
The Good Life’s monthly Mind, Body & Spirit Speaker Series is a live, interactive presentation series featuring an array healthy topics lead by special guest speakers. At the end of the event, you can ask the speaker your questions. Join us on the last Wednesday of every month at 12:30pm PT via Zoom. Click the ENROLL button to see this month's featured topic and speaker!
