Celebrating the People I’ve Been – Mini Retreat & Ceremony
Welcome to Celebrating the People I’ve Been — a soulful mini retreat and sacred ceremony to honor your past selves, release shame, and step into your next becoming.
This immersive gathering is a space for deep presence, grief release, and radiant joy.
You’ll bring photos or mementos from your life, step into movement with your past self, write letters of love, share (if you wish), and burn or compost the shame you’ve carried—all held in community.
When:
Friday, May 23, 2025
- Online: 10:00am-11:30am PDT on Zoom
- In Person: 7:00–10:00pm PDT at secret location in the Gorge 1hr near Portland, OR
This is a co-ed sacred experience—open to all humans.
Spots are limited. Save yours now.
What You’ll Experience
- Community Movement Meditation to build connection and safe container and be witnessed without words
- Creation Portal: option to write Poetry, journal writing and love letters to past versions of yourself or in person Join Lumalia to get your photograph taken to witness the person you’re becoming.
- Open Mic to read aloud and be witnessed (optional)
- Fire Ceremony to burn shame (in-person) or composting ritual (online)
- Community connection and celebration of your inner journey
Raves from past Classes
- “That felt next level. “
- “I feel powerful in a way I don’t understand.”
- “I feel healed like completely all the pain taking away and it’s hard to believe but it’s gone.”
- “My body feels happy.”
- “It felt so powerful to be witnessed in this way. “
- “It felt good and very playful.”
- “My cheeks hurt from smiling so much.”
- “I could feel the choice I made. It felt really warm to be in the imagination…”
- “It was so beautiful not to have to explain with words with just my body and energy.”
- “I don’t always have the easiest time expressing how I’m really feeling…it was really nice to just not with words but movement to then feel seen and received but not have to exhaust myself verbally.”
- “Being witnessed can be a challenge for me so it felt nice to have the safety in it.”
- “I feel like the smile doesn’t want to leave.”
- “It’s nice not to have to talk.”
- “It felt so good to be in our bodies in a group.”
Bring With You
- Printed or digital photos, old notes, journal entries, or drawings
- A pen and notebook for writing
- Your open heart and willingness to reflect
- Optional: sacred objects, candles, or flowers for your space
This Mini Retreat & Ceremony Is For You If:
- You feel disconnected from your past and long to feel whole again
- You’re carrying shame, regret, or grief that needs release
- You want to be held in authentic, sacred community
- You’re ready to step into a new version of yourself with clarity and love
About Your Guide
Lumalia Armstrong is a ceremonial guide, retreat curator photographer, and author devoted to the reclamation of body wisdom, soul beauty, and sacred community. She curates transformational retreats, rituals, and photo journeys that help people release trauma, embody joy, and remember their wild aliveness. Lumalia’s work has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Yahoo, The Mighty, and more. Her story is one of resilience—and this ceremony is a reflection of her healing path.
Why Community Matters
In an age where disconnection and isolation run deep, ceremonial gatherings are more vital than ever. Shame thrives in silence. Healing blooms in community. Whether you join online or in person, this event is your chance to reconnect with humanity, with Earth, and with yourself.
Ready to Celebrate and Release?
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Bring your crew. The more hearts that gather, the more powerful the release.
