# Event Details - **Event Name**: *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Healers and caregivers are invited to this workshop for a day of rest and renewal.About this EventIN PERSON: Healing the Healer - Cultivating Healing Within and In CommunityFor BIPOC and people of multi-heritageSaturday May 17th 202510 AM to 4 PM PT ()With Jonathan Relucio and Melvin EscobarThe center is fragrance-free and wheelchair accessibleN95/KN95 masks requiredHealers and caregivers are invited to this workshop for a day of rest and renewal. Jonathan and Melvin have over forty years combined experience doing social justice work and will offer how the teachings in Buddhism and Yoga can connect us to the healing that is possible in community. We will explore how to cultivate and build resilience and self-compassion so that we can continue to be of service to self and others.CostThe teachings are regarded as priceless. So they are offered without a fee. You are invited to support the teachings and our efforts by contributing voluntary donations (the practice of “Dana”) for the expenses of the meditation center and the support of the teachers.The ticket prices are listed as different tiers with suggested donations based on income ranges. For those who wish to give more, you may choose an "add-on" to your ticket. For those unable to give, there is an option for that.Other ways to give:To make a gift to sustain the work of East Bay Meditation Center, you may do so via Paypal: paypal.me/eastbaymeditation or our website: eastbaymeditation.org/dana 100% of our programming is sliding scale and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.Please also consider giving a financial gift to our teachers as well, who do not receive a salary for their work, and give their teachings freely to all.Jonathan:Paypal: discaya@gmail.comVenmo: @JonathanRelucio, https://www.venmo.com/u/JonathanRelucioMelvin:PayPal: melvin@melvinescobar.com, paypal.me/PAYPALmelvinescobarVenmo: @Melvin-Escobar, https://www.venmo.com/u/Melvin-EscobarThank you for the gifts of your generosity and for supporting the work of East Bay Meditation Center and our beloved teachers who have volunteered their time.For in-person participation:For those wishing to practice in person, space will be limited to 60 people to allow ample space for social distancing. Participants will be asked to wear N95 or KN95 face masks. (N95 face masks will be available at EBMC.) Please note: The teacher may be unmasked while teaching.To attend in person, you need to be completely free of fragranced body and clothing products -- more information and a list of fragrance free products, including those that are especially good for people of color, appears on our website:https://eastbaymeditation.org/resources/fragrance-free-at-ebmc/East Bay Meditation Center is a scent free / fragrance free space and is wheelchair accessible.Public Transportation/Parking: - We strongly encourage public transportation/biking/walking since parking in the neighborhood is limited.- EBMC is 4-5 blocks from 19th Street Bart (about a 7 minute walk). - EBMC has bike parking inside the center. - Please note that parking meters are enforced Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 6 pm. Do not park your car on the street in a metered space during this time as it will cause an interrupted retreat experience. - Parking on Alice, Jackson and 17th between Alice and Lakeside drive is unmetered and has no time limit on Saturdays. - There are also garages on Harrison at 15th and on Harrison between 17th and 19th. If you are planning to drive, please allow extra time for parking.Teachers https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/60d99a20-26f2-11f0-9789-85511f76ac5d-rimg-w592-h740-dcd6d5d3-gmir.jpg For a decade, Jonathan Relucio taught trauma healing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness in urban schools, mental health clinics and juvenile detention centers as Senior Trainer for Niroga Institute. He completed East Bay Meditation Center’s Spiritual Teacher and Leadership (STL) Program and Spirit Rock's Mindfulness, Yoga and Meditation Training; he is grateful to be a practitioner and teacher at both centers. Jonathan facilitates transformation in social justice movements with Rockwood Leadership Institute, and integrates wellness and organizing as part of the Healing Advisory council at Filipino Advocates for Justice.  He is also part of Spirit Rock’s Community Dharma Leaders cohort 2025-2027.  With over 20 years of experience in social services, community organizing, training, and leadership development, Jonathan values yoga and Dharma as liberation practices that heal us from oppressive systems.  is a Core Teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center, licensed psychotherapist, and yoga instructor. He has walked the path of service for much of his life, drawing on his experiences as a queer man of color from an immigrant working-class background. Melvin is driven by the desire to make wisdom teachings accessible in culturally relevant ways and continues daily to learn the revolutionary potential of body-centered contemplative practices for personal and social healing via psychotherapy and the Dharma. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/in-person-healing-the-healer-for-bipoc-and-multi-heritage-people/100001344430370429 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, workshops, nonprofit, yoga, art, fine-arts, it, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 132.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: East Bay Meditation Center - **lat**: 37.8051317 - **long**: -122.26610490000002 - **full address**: East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th St, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1019492133%2F1336217350943%2F1%2Foriginal.20250429-194812?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=278c4322885acf96f65adade6ff710c7 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) being held? - **A:** *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) takes place on Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm at East Bay Meditation Center, 285 17th St, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people)? - **A:** Tickets for *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) are priced at USD 132 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAttending In Person - $125USD 132 + USD 7 feeAvailableAttending In Person - $75USD 80 + USD 5 feeAvailableAttending In Person - $40USD 43 + USD 3 feeAvailableAttending In Person - $25USD 27 + USD 2 feeAvailableAttending In Person - $10USD 11 + USD 1 feeAvailableAttending In Person - Unable to give at this timeFreeAvailableAttending in Person - Pay what you canFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people)? - **A:** *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) is organized by East Bay Meditation Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** *IN PERSON: Healing the Healer (for BIPOC and multi-heritage people) is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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