Join Beloved Being at Urban Asanas for a two-hour Waist Beads Crafting Circle—an evening of culture, intention, and creative connection.

We’ll begin by exploring a brief history of waist beads, their origins, and the many purposes they have held across African and diasporic traditions. From adornment and self-awareness to spiritual and personal expression, waist beads carry stories, lineage, and meaning.

Welcome to ALL this resonates with 💙✨

Before we begin crafting, we’ll share a gentle guided meditation to ground, connect, and pour intentions into the beads you’ll be creating. Then, we’ll settle into a relaxed, communal space to design and string your own waist beads while connecting with others in conversation and creativity.

Waist Beads Crafting Circle Agenda (2 Hours)

🌿 Welcome & Opening Circle (10–15 min)

• Brief introduction to Beloved Being and the intention for the gathering

• Go around the circle with participant introductions

🌿 Guided Meditation (10 min)

• A grounding, intention-setting meditation to connect with breath, body, and purpose

🌿 Reflective Journaling (5 min)

• Quiet journaling to clarify personal intentions for the waist beads

🌿 Bead Distribution & Material Overview (10 min)

• Passing out beads, strings, and materials

• Brief guidance on crafting and tying waist beads

🌿 Beading Circle & Community Sharing (60–70 min)

• Participants create their waist beads in a relaxed, communal circle

• Open conversation, storytelling, and gentle sharing encouraged

🌿 Closing & Integration (10 min)

• Optional sharing of intentions or reflections

• Gentle closing words and gratitude

Light snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the event.