Hi! I 'm Hala.
I’m interested in seeing all of us be free from suffering. This doesn’t mean bad stuff doesn’t happen. Shit happens. Freedom is about knowing we’ll be OK when it does. Freedom is about releasing the past so we don’t keep reliving it. Freedom is challenging the foundation of what we are told will make us happy in a culture with lopsided values.
These are intense times, and people seem to be confused and overwhelmed. I’m seeing a lot of anxiety and folks not knowing how to be OK when it feels like the world is not OK. What I’ve learned is that we have to find a way to let the world into our hearts so we can open up to an even deeper sense of compassion and ease. Like Grace Lee Boggs says, “These are the times to grow our souls.” Resisting this growth can cause us more pain. Surrendering to it and learning some tools to navigate it is what I think we need. This has been my work for the past 15 years, and I want to share it with you.
I launched this program in 2020 amidst the pandemic because I know the impact this work has on people. I’ve seen it firsthand over the past 20 years of doing it. It’s actually not that complicated, and I want to make it accessible to more people- not just the folks I see in person. None of this is that new. I didn’t invent the things I want to share with you, but, I’ve been told, I have a way of delivering it that is honest and kind. I’ve been told that this is my gift and that I should share it.
I know a lot about trauma and how to regulate our body and mind. I know a lot about yoga, meditation, and somatic practices that work. I also know that we cannot heal in isolation. We need community and connection. We need to think about the larger context that we are all a part of and the implications this has on our wellbeing. I believe, like Cornel West says, that “Justice is what love looks like in public.” I’m interested in justice for all beings, and I believe our healing has to include this inquiry.
My intention is to take you through a journey of compassionate yet radical self-examination and reflection. Radical means “root,” and we have to get to the root of things if we want to heal and be free. Just like a plant has to dig its roots into the ground in order to grow towards the light, we must dig in and explore the unseen, uninvestigated parts of ourselves if we want to be free. We have to call in the parts of ourselves that we’ve lost or that we’ve been told aren’t good enough. We also need to find a way to be with each other that is nourishing and supportive. We need to recognize our interdependence and live in a way that doesn’t let us forget.
Radical Wellbeing is a strong community of people: activists, parents, teachers, folks living with mental health issues, professionals, full-time homemakers, healers, and seekers. Over the past two years, we’ve built a community that is truly rooted in a grounded perspective on healing that is inclusive and diverse.
We are here to uplift one another and create brave spaces where all of you is welcome!
With love,
How it Works
This program is designed to get you to build some habits that can help you live your life in a grounded, authentic, and meaningful way. My hope is that beyond that it allows you to live a life where you feel you can thrive. By thrive I mean that I hope that you feel that your life is well lived and that it is a reflection of who you are at your core- not who you think you should be or who society says you should be. I also hope that this program helps you be a nice person- not some arrogant person who thinks you’re better than everyone because you did an online program on authenticity.
The information and practices I share are inspired by my experience and studies of psychology, neuroscience, yoga, communication, and social justice.
Short, On-Demand Embodied Practices & Talks
When you sign up, you’ll have access to archives of 24 themed modules of short talks and movement and meditation practices built around specific themes. Each one is 20 minutes or less. I suggest you start at the beginning and go in order, but you can also pick whatever is calling you. Some of the themes are:
- Transforming Trauma
- Your Body Is Your GPS
- We’re All F-d Up, Admit It & You’re Free
- How to Deal with Stress
- The Myth of Individual Happiness
- How to Deal with Suffering
- Radical Accountability
- Cultivating Joy
- The Joy and Pain of the Holidays
- Radical Compassion
- The Global Heart
Longer, On-Demand Yoga & Movement Practices
You’ll also have access to over 100 75 minute yoga-based practices. Half of them are gentle practices with much of the work done on the floor, with a focus on flexibility and stability. The other half are more vigorous practices that will have you more physically challenged while also focusing on stability and breath. You can use these to complement the themed talks and shorter practices as you work your way through them.
Live Resilience Coaching Calls
These sessions are an opportunity to connect with other community members in a small group (usually under 15 people) and get some coaching from Hala. Sessions all start with a short meditation or journal prompt and a different theme and then an opportunity to check in, ask a question, and get some reflection from the facilitator and the group. The intention of these calls is to have a dialogue with others about how we are building resilience, healing ourselves & our communities, and living an authentic life where we can all thrive together.
The conversations are very organic and we do our best to make sure everyone has an opportunity to share. When the groups are larger, we go into small breakout groups. People report feeling very connected and inspired after these calls.
Every month there are 2 live coaching sessions with Hala (days and times will vary each month). You can sign up for one or both if you like. Both sessions are drop-in.
These sessions are an opportunity to connect with other community members in a small group (usually under 15 people) and get some coaching from Hala. Sessions all start with a short meditation or journal prompt and a different theme and then an opportunity to check in, ask a question, and get some reflection from the facilitator and the group. The intention of these calls is to have a dialogue with others about how we are building resilience, healing ourselves & our communities, and living an authentic life where we all thrive together.
The conversations are very organic and we do our best to make sure everyone has an opportunity to share. When the groups are larger, we go into small breakout groups. People report feeling very connected and inspired after these calls.
Every month there are 2 live coaching sessions with Hala (days and times will vary each month). You can sign up for one or both if you like. Both sessions are drop-in.
MONTHLY RESILIENCE COACHING CALLS:
- PARENTS/CAREGIVERS
(first Tuesdays; 11amPT/2pmET)
This group’s theme will be focused on your experience as a parent/caregiver to children and how we build resilience in ourselves as well as those we are raising. This group can also be appropriate for educators working with children. - SPACEHOLDERS
(second Wednesdays; 4pmPT/7pmET)
This is for anyone who is holding space for others in a healing capacity, such as therapists, teachers, coaches, medical professionals, etc. - OPEN SESSIONS
(third Thursdays; 11amPT/2pmET – with Hala)
(fourth Thursdays; 5pmPT/8pmET – with Hala)
(TBD Fridays; 4pmPT/7pmET – with Felina)
These are general sessions focused on different themes each week. At the start of each session the facilitator will offer a reflection and a journal prompt, which will then take us into a group check in and discussion. The overarching theme is how we build resilience in ourselves and our communities so that we can thrive together.
Every month there are also 3 live sessions with me. All classes are recorded and will be available in the membership portal so that you can access them any time, whether you joined the sessions live or not. (note: community circle and coaching calls are not recorded)
- MONDAY SWEATY PRACTICE WITH HALA (9:15amPT | 12:15pmET; 60min)
Start your month off with a vigorous movement practice. We’ll do yoga, functional pilates, dance, whatever it takes to move and stabilize our bodies, minds, and hearts! - SATURDAY RITUAL CLASS WITH HALA (9amPT | 12pmET; 60min + optional 30min community connection circle immediately following)
This gentle, ritual class is a chance to connect to your breath, body, and being as well as to each other. We’ll go through a themed practice together, and then you have the option to stick around for a community check-in circle afterwards. - THURSDAY COMMUNITY CALL WITH HALA (time alternates between 9:15amPT | 12:15pmET and 4pmPT | 7pmET)
This is a community circle to check in about our month’s theme and anything else that is present for you. - TUESDAY COMMUNITY CALL WITH FELINA DANALIS (time alternates between 9:15amPT | 12:15pmET and 4pmPT | 7pmET) These calls work with the on-demand monthly themes. Felina will announce each theme during her monthly Facebook Lives.
It won’t be too much, I promise. In fact, from my experience, small, incremental change is way more long lasting than big, quick change. It can be powerful to go through this process with a friend or even a group of friends. Not only can you support each other through it, you can develop a shared language and understanding that can allow you to take the information even deeper.
Want a preview and a feel for the program? Watch the replay of my webinar: Building Resilience
What are the potential benefits?
My hope for you is that doing this program can help you have more of these things:
- Feeling like your life is meaningful and purposeful
- Having tools to manage stress and anxiety
- Feeling less overwhelmed and more grounded & inspired
- Feeling like you’re part of a community of like-minded yet diverse people
- Cultivating relationships that are truly connected
- Being a better friend, spouse, parent, human
- Engaging with the world in a way that reflects your values
- Thriving
- Joy!
Methodology
My methodology is based in three things: self-awareness, embodiment and critical consciousness.
Self-Awareness
Carl Jung said that if we don’t make the unconscious conscious we will experience it as fate. What he meant was that so much of how we experience the outside world is a reflection of what is going on inside of us. Not all of it, but a substantial amount. When we don’t the work of self-investigation and self-awareness, it can feel like life is happening to us and we’re not in charge at all.
This program will ask you to reflect on yourself with radical honestly. We all have parts of us we feel ashamed of and want to hide, often it’s precisely in these places where our liberation resides. I think of self-awareness as a super power. Understanding our inner workings is a big part of this program.
Critical Consciousness
Not everything is a product of your own personal psychology. We live in a world shaped by politics and culture. Each of us is impacted differently by this- and to pretend that we’re all dealing with the same stuff is unfair. Some of us are carrying a heavier load than others. For some of us the load is our personal and familial experiences, for others its more about how we’ve been treated by the culture and the world at large. It’s important to explore this so that we can cultivate empathy for all the different experiences people have. Critical consciousness asks us to examine the context of our lives as a way to get a full picture of the dynamics that shape us.
Embodiment
We can change our minds, but in order to truly transform we have to change our body. By body, I don’t mean your butt and abs, I mean your nervous system. Your felt sense. This is also called interoception. Interoception is our capacity to feel what’s happening inside of us. To feel and trust the signals of our body to guide us. Our body is our GPS!
Embodies practices like yoga, somatic work, breathwork and even dance help to literally rewire the nervous system so we can be more self-regulated and resilient. My work is heavily based in Somatic Experiencing, which is a methodology I’m trained in and have been working in for almost two decades.
What do I get with my monthly membership?
- Access to over one hundred 75-minute full yoga practices (half are gentle, half are vigorous)
- Access to 24 themed modules that contain talks, short practices, and meditations; this also includes self-reflection exercises and extra resources on the theme
We also have a private Facebook Group where you can connect with others engaging in the material so you can share stories and inspiration with each other. This path is way more powerful when done in community!
Membership Pricing*
Signing up is simple + a 7-day free trial!
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Please send us a quick email and let us know you’ve rejoined so we can make sure your account is fully accessible again.
ON-DEMAND CONTENT MEMBERSHIP (FLAT RATE)
Pre-recorded, archived, and on-demand content only; no live calls or community groups
Monthly Plans
6-MONTH PLAN
You decide how much you can pay. I trust you to pay what you can afford. The actual cost of a membership is $35/month (Sustainer rate). If you can’t pay that, then you can pay $25/month (Community rate). If you can pay more, it allows me to offer this sliding scale. At $45/month (Supporter rate) you support scholarships that allow others to join!
No one is turned away if they cannot pay. If the community rate is not affordable, please email us at support@radicalwellbeing.community
FULL MEMBERSHIP (SLIDING SCALE)
Pre-recorded, archived, and on-demand content + live calls and community groups
You decide how much you can pay. I trust you to pay what you can afford. The actual cost of a membership is $15/month (Sustainer rate). If you can’t pay that, then you can pay $10/month (Community rate). If you can pay more, it allows me to offer this sliding scale. At $20/month (Supporter rate) you support scholarships that allow others to join!
Each sliding scale also includes a FREE 7-day trial so you can decide first if this is for you. Simply click on your chosen box below, complete registration, and your free trial will begin. Although you must enter payment details, you will not be charged until your free trial is over. If you cancel during your free trial, you will not be charged at all.
No one is turned away if they cannot pay.
If the Supported/Community rate is not affordable, please email us at support@radicalwellbeing.community
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions that aren’t listed below or if you need additional assistance, contact: support@radicalwellbeing.community
You will have access to over one hundred 75-minute full yoga practices (half are gentle, half are vigorous), as well as an archive of 24 modules of themed content, including talks, short practices, and meditations; this also includes self-reflection exercises and extra resources on each theme. In addition, you can join our private Facebook group where you can connect with others in the community!
No, I wish I could spend one-on-one time with everyone! But given the size of the community, that’s not possible. There will be some customization based on what I’m hearing from community members, and I will engage as much as I can on our Facebook page. I do my best to thoughtfully respond to any emails.
Although I want to encourage everyone to put their heart and soul into this work, I know many of us already feel overextended. I also know that sustainable healing happens in small increments that we are able to maintain, not huge changes that never really stick. The live monthly resilience coaching calls (5 total; you can attend as few or as many as you'd like) are 75 minutes long. And all of the classes, practices, themed modules, and other archived or recorded content are available on-demand so you can engage with the material whenever and however you'd like at a pace that is best for you. The information in the themed modules, for example, is presented in manageable chunks; most of the videos are 10-15 minutes long. The suggested “homework” is usually something small that I invite you to focus on for. I don’t want this stuff to be a source of stress for you but rather inspiration delivered in an accessible and depthful way.
In my own journey, I’ve found that at every stage of my healing, I’ve gotten something different out of the tools I’m going to share with you. When I’m in crisis, they are like a lifeboat, helping keep my head above water. And when I’m doing well, I have the space to dig a little deeper and see what else may be going on for me and how I might use the tools in a new way. Plus, we don’t always have to be looking for what’s wrong that we need to fix. It can feel good just to be in community with like-minded people. For some of you, finding this community might be the most important part.
This program is not meant to replace therapy with a trained mental health provider. If you are struggling with mental health issues, please consult with your therapist, if you have one, to determine if this right for you. Even though I’m a therapist, there’s no way I can ethically and safely provide the containment that a one-on-one session can. This work can be appropriate for people struggling with anxiety and depression and other mental health issues. If you don’t have a provider that you are working with and are concerned that an online forum may not be right for you, you can email me at support@radicalwellbeing.community
The monthly fee for membership is offered on a sliding scale. The Sustainer rate is the actual cost, which is $15/month. If that is not affordable, you can choose the Supported rate which is $10/month. If you can pay it forward and pay the Supporter rate of $20/month, it allows me to offer scholarships and the Supported Rate.
No one will be turned away if they cannot pay. If $25/month is not possible for you, you can email Ginny, my fabulous program director and community support person, and ask for a reduced rate. We won’t ask a lot of questions; we trust that folks will pay what they can. You can reach Ginny at ginny@halakhouri.com
Yes. After your free 7-day trial period ends, your first payment will be automatically withdrawn from the account you registered with. Your membership fee will then be charged on the same day each month for as long as you choose to remain a member.
Yes, you can cancel at any time. There are no contracts, cancellation fees, or commitments.
To cancel, simply go to the ACCOUNT tab in your portal, then to MY ORDERS and scroll to the bottom of the page.
You will have access to the content as long as you are an active member. Content will not be accessible if your account is frozen, inactive, or cancelled.
Hala Khouri
Hala Khouri, MA, SEP, E-RYT (she/her) has been teaching yoga and the movement arts for over 25 years and has been doing clinical work and trainings for 15 years. She earned her BA in Psychology from Columbia University and her MA in Counseling Psychology and MA in Community Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Hala is trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based psychotherapy that helps resolve trauma and its symptoms.
Hala is a co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World (a training organization that bridges yoga and activism within a social justice framework) and Collective Resilience (a trauma-informed yoga and somatics training program). She leads trauma-informed yoga trainings nationally. She has been in private practice for over 10 years working with individuals and couples. Hala also works with A Thousand Joys, training direct service providers and educators to be trauma-informed and culturally responsive. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer on the subject of trauma, yoga, and social justice. She lives in Venice, CA with her two sons.
Felina Danalis
Felina Danalis, MA, SEP (she/her) helps individuals and organizations master resilience to stress, anxiety, and trauma in order to have a more meaningful impact in the world. She earned her BS from Georgetown University and her MA from Johns Hopkins University. Felina also completed the intensive 3-year training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner using a body-based psychotherapy that helps resolve trauma and its symptoms.
After witnessing a traumatic car bombing while working as a diplomat in the Balkans, she had a breaking open moment which caused her to radically change direction and course. A bi-cultural daughter of working class immigrants, for nearly the last decade she has stewarded a global coaching practice (www.felinadanalis.com) that helps individuals and organizations deal with the impacts of stress in a culturally-sensitive way. She has worked with institutions ranging from Planned Parenthood to the World Bank, the Betty Ford Center to the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Google to the Children’s Advocacy Center.
An introverted polyglot always looking to practice her languages and build connection in an increasingly fractured world, Felina gratefully lives on the land of the Cahuilla people in Palm Springs, California.