A 6 Month Rest Collective
What you can expect from this rest collective.
Get to know our amazing facilitator
Francina Kahl
Stillness Therapist, Community Space Holder
My name is Francina Kahl. I am a wellness consultant, physical therapist, speaker, tea ceremonialist, writer, and educator. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, I have lived in the United States for over 20 years. I am married to the love of my life, and together we have 5 children through birth and adoption.
Passionate about tea, storytelling, and connecting with people, I turned my dream into reality by launching "Be Still Tea" in March 2020. This coincided with the racial uprising in the United States, a challenging time that prompted deep self-reflection about my own story around race. Growing up in a country colonized by the British and now living in the United States, where racial tension and trauma has persisted, I recognized the need to engage in this work, both to heal personally and to contribute to a better world for my children.
My journey began with learning and healing from my own racial trauma, unpacking the ways in which I was not truly free. This process of healing eventually led me to connect with Jackie, and together, we developed a profound bond in our shared commitment to racial justice. This connection and our growing relationship has paved the way for the emergence of our collaborative work, which is deeply intertwined with my passion for stillness.
I firmly believe that we cannot heal what we are not willing to face. And we can only confront these issues when we allow ourselves to be still, listen, and truly feel.
Our bodies and life stories hold immense power - grounding us and connecting us with our true selves. By embracing our stories and finding stillness, we can learn to listen to our lives and find the rest and restoration we need.
FAQS
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Each co-hort is 6 months long. During 5 months of the program the co-hort will meet virtually as a group to cultivate a rest practice in community. The 5 months will also include 1:1 virtual session with one of Re-Cede’s trained facilitators. In month 4, the co-hort and facilitator(s) will travel to Nairobi, Kenya for an all expenses paid rest retreat.
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Great question! The short answer is “no”. Though Re-Cede’s facilitator will provide an array of resources to help you in your rest journey. There may be optional reading or practices offered to you, but they are just that — optional. :)
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The Rest Collective is a financially free program.
Though Re-Cede does recognize this program may have a cost impact beyond money (on time, health, care for self and others, etc.).
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No catch. Re-Cede’s mission is to invest in the rest and restoration of racial justice leaders and we aim to live out this mission with our first co-hort in 2024.