About Dora Kamau

*Those who seek to live life awake, are often initiated through trauma or are drawn from interest.*

From the moment Dora was born, life initiated her into the purpose and calling she embodies in this present moment:
As a **wellness alchemist**, Dora supports individuals seeking to turn their ‘*wounds into wisdom*’.
As a **mindfulness and meditation artist**, Dora creates expressions of presence for others to reclaim their peace and be sovereign in their healing.
As **a dedicated student of life**, Dora is in a constant state of learning. learning how it is she can be better, to better the lives of those she encounters.
**Training + Qualifications:**
B.A in Psychology from The University of Saskatchewan
BSc in Psychiatric Nursing from Douglas College
200 hr certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher from the Lab of Meditation
Crisis De-Escalation Certification
Feelosophy Hands on Training
Yoga Outreach Introduction to Trauma Informed Teacher Training
David Treleavans Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness course
Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher through UCSD
19 hr Somatic Sound Practitioner
200 hr certified Himalayan-Vedantic Yoga teacher specializing in Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Kriya Yoga, Mantra, and Japa practice

“Our sweetness is going to taste different in the mouths of others, and that's okay. Come as you are"

Visions

To hold space for individuals to recognize the humanness in their life experiences.

To disarm the difficulty that arises within conversations of growth and self-accountability.

To liberate black women from the harmful societal confines of being black in wellness.

Values

I deeply value authenticity, compassion, honesty, integrity, trauma-informed care, love and openness.

Intention

My deepest intention is to create spaces where individuals are able to remember and align with wholeness of their being.

Bliss Your Heart

In November 2017, Dora founded Bliss Your Heart, a flourishing women’s community based in Vancouver, BC. Each workshop focused on creating awareness and conversations on self-care, self-love, and mental health.

From 2017 to 2020, she hosted and facilitated sold out in-person workshops and gatherings each month. Holding space for 50-60 women at a time, Dora’s most noticeable workshops included “Melanin Mixer”, “The Cool Girls Club” and “At Ease”.

www.blissyourheart.ca