Body Rites: Paperback

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body rites by shena j young
Body rites as a holistic healing journey, anchored in the practice of decolonising healing and reclaiming body sovereignty, reaches back into indigenous roots and land-based healing. It centres remembering as a means of survival.This workbook is the first of its kind: a resource of rituals divided into four healing journeys for Black women, femmes and nonbinary survivors of sexual assault. The experiential workbook moves beyond prescriptive self-help models by providing a gentle guide and liaison to explore the impact of sexual trauma on the mind, body, heart and spirit. It is an invitation to heal holistically, drawing upon psychophysiology, lived body wisdom, trauma-informed embodiment practices, kinship and ancestral connections, and African spiritual practices. Most urgently, this book is a series of intimate conversations with your “self”; and remembrance that healing lives at the core of your intuition.

HOW TO USE

The Ritual of Care

TAROT & ORACLE DECKS

New to tarot? Start by holding your deck and setting an intention. Shuffle while focusing on your question, then draw one card for a daily pull or lay out a three-card spread for past, present, and future. Trust your intuition — there are no wrong interpretations. Store your deck wrapped in cloth or in its box away from direct sunlight.

BOOKS

Our books are curated to guide, inspire, and deepen your practice — whether you're a beginner or a seasoned practitioner. Read actively: underline, journal alongside, and revisit passages that resonate. Many of our witchcraft and tarot titles work best as companions to your daily practice rather than cover-to-cover reads.

INCENSE

Light the tip of your incense stick or cone and allow it to catch flame for 5–10 seconds, then gently blow out. Place in an incense holder over a heat-safe surface. Never leave burning incense unattended. Burn in a well-ventilated space. Use to cleanse your space, set intentions, or deepen meditation.

SMUDGE STICKS

Open a window before smudging to allow stagnant energy to exit. Light the tip of your smudge stick and let it catch for a few seconds, then blow out the flame allowing it to smolder. Move through your space clockwise, directing smoke into corners, doorways, and around objects. Extinguish fully in sand or a fireproof dish — never water. Store in a cool dry place between uses.