Testimonials

1:1 Outdoor Session June 2024

Dominique provides an easeful balance of structure and openness. I came to her with some internal conflict. There were so many modalities she used to help me look at the "problem" from different angles and I came out of the session with more clarity and a straighter back (figuratively and literally). Dominique allowed so much space for choice and exploration while dropping in questions that allow for opening and new awareness. I definitely recommend her Black Seeds experience to anyone wanting to gain some resolve - not just intellectually but really, really *feeling* that resolve.

-Rosa C.

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

Black Seeds Summer 2022

“Dominique’s ability to hold space for people is truly a gift. She’s professional, compassionate, and genuine in how she shows up. In my one on one meditation session I felt held, challenged, and like I left changed for the better.” -Layshia Clarendon

Black seeds Summer 2020

“I am so grateful that I got to connect with this lovely human and experience her powerful and sacred offering Black Seeds. It is an opportunity for Black folks in the Bay Area to have a guided experience in nature.

Dominique takes the concept of nature therapy and makes it personal, grounded, ritual based, and culturally resonant. I had my session with her on Juneteenth day, and my ancestors were ecstatic to be moving the deeply rooted ancestral grief and releasing the fear of the forest and general disdain for nature that got bound up in our DNA from the days of chattel slavery.

Being guided by Dominique in this process was so helpful for me. She is such a kind, warm, comforting guide and I am so excited to continue being supported by her in my healing. If you are Black and in the bay and want to heal the divide between you and nature HIT HER UP.

I also got a super sweet healing gift bag filled with goodies like crystals and medicine! gifts are a love language that I resonate with so it was impactful on many levels.

Non Black folks, contact Dominique to see how you can financially support this work to make it accessible for more folks! “- Ekua Adisa

Black seeds Summer 2020

“so i went on a 1:1 hike with this sistah so that I can break the generational curse around being in the woods...it's real ya’ll for some of us - i wanted to be comfortable...so she walked me thru it...ya’ll it was GLORIOUS!

I want ALL my local friends to support this Goddess as she helps to re/introduce some of us back into the arms of Nature!!!!

*yes, we wore masks and did the distancing thing - park rules and Im in solidarity...so there's that...” - Spring Opara