Decentered’s Bay Area Survival Guide

Decentered’s Bay Area Survival Guide is a living resource offering practical strategies for affordable housing, free resources, gig work, and community support across the Bay Area. Rooted in mutual aid and firsthand experience, it highlights ways to find belonging, sustain creativity, and access help in one of the country’s most expensive regions.

Tap Into Abundance & Pleasure — EFT Tapping with Kate Winch

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025 · 4:00–5:30 PM
📍 Decentered Studio, 1175 Folsom Street, San Francisco

This Saturday, Decentered Studio will fill with the energy of release and renewal as Kate Winch leads a powerful EFT Tapping journey. For over two decades, Kate has devoted her life to teaching tapping as a tool to dissolve stress, unblock limiting beliefs, and awaken abundance. Once a coach, hypnotherapist, and intuitive reader, she discovered in EFT a way to help others break free from procrastination, fear, and old patterns—guiding them back to joy, creativity, and flow.

In this gathering, Kate will invite participants to tap into their body’s wisdom, clearing money blocks, softening self-sabotage, and opening the nervous system to receive more love, support, and pleasure. With each round of tapping, the group will feel lighter, freer, and more connected to their own authentic power. The evening will end in movement and dance—an embodied celebration of what it feels like to welcome life’s blessings with ease and delight.


Tap Into Abundance & Pleasure - EFT Tapping Event

Guests will tap, shake, and laugh their way free as Kate Winch unlocks abundance, pleasure, and wild self-love.

Join us for the first clothing swap at Decentered Studio. This swap series is called Tectonic Threads because the idea is to unite friends from both sides of The Bay.

How does a clothing swap work? Bring clothing you want to pass on or just bring yourself (it's not required to bring things). Peruse other items people have brought and take as much as you'd like. It's not a 1-1 swap. We always have leftovers.

Q: Do I need to bring clothes?
A: No there are ususaly more than enough.

Q: Is it a 1-1 Swap?
A: Nope, Help Yourself.

Q: What type of clothes will be there?
A: We'd like to have options for all bodies and gender expressions, a good chunk will be femme clothes.

Q: Can I bring items beyond clothing?
A: Accessories, household items, makeup, skincare and anything else you want to gift skew towards nice items. If you bring non-clothing stuff - help us out by taking it back if it doesn't get claimed. We've spent hours of our time rehomeing a bunch of random items post swap - no more!

Consider joining the Free Clothing San Francisco Facebook Group! **<https://www.facebook.com/groups/405524025187120>**

It's also SOMA Nights around the corner on 1145 Folsom St. party hopping encouraged. <3 **<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soma-nights-under-construction-tickets-1677654813709?aff=oddtdtcreator>**


Tectonic Threads 10 Clothing Swap

Join us for the first clothing swap at Decentered Studio. This swap series is called Tectonic Threads because the idea is to unite friends from both sides of The Bay.

Sound Healing – New Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo

On September 24, 2025, the New Moon and Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo will open a portal of renewal, healing, and alignment. As the skies shift, we will gather at Decentered Studio for an evening of sound healing guided by Yvonne Wang.

Yvonne is an intuitive coach, yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, and sound healer. She is the founder of MPower Wellness Inc., where she shares ancient practices rooted in yogic, shamanic, and indigenous traditions. Known for creating transformative inner journeys, she weaves sound, movement, and ritual to help others realign body, mind, and spirit with clarity and resilience. Her ceremonies offer not only profound relaxation, but also a chance to release emotional weight and step into new states of freedom.

Through the resonant vibrations of gongs, crystal bowls, flutes, and sacred instruments, participants will be invited to release perfectionism, shed outdated patterns, and step into grounded embodiment. The eclipse magnifies the energy of this moment, offering a rare opportunity to reset karmic cycles and listen deeply to inner wisdom.

The evening will begin with guided intention setting, move into a deeply immersive sound journey, and close with a group message and gentle integration. This is a chance to surrender to sound, expand awareness, and align body, mind, and spirit under Virgo’s transformative light.

Bring a journal, an eye mask, and any sacred items you wish to charge during the ceremony.


Sound Healing - New Moon & Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo

Under eclipse skies, Yvonne Wang will guide sound journeys where gongs and crystal bowls release burdens, renew energy, and awaken spirit.

Welcome to Decentered Open Mic, a space where you can shine your light, exorcise your demons and give others a glimpse into your corner of the universe. Music, poetry, storytelling or any art forms yet to be born on our stage, all are welcome. Join us every Tuesday at 7pm.


Decentered Open Mic

Our multi-genre open mic features everything from poetry to stand up comedy, music, films and more. Every Tuesday at The Faight, join us!

Unlock Your Body’s Wisdom: Somatic Healing for Personal Transformation

Decentered Studio, in collaboration with Gather SF, hosted Unlock Your Body’s Wisdom, a somatic healing workshop led by Anna Bolender.

Participants moved through breath, sound, and movement practices to release stored tension, regulate their nervous systems, and open space for transformation. From shaking and intuitive expression to exploring the science of emotional release, Anna offered a pathway out of self-sabotaging patterns and into deeper connection with self.

A Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach and Reiki Master, Anna guided with a blend of somatics, energy healing, and mindset work, helping guests rewire patterns and return home to their bodies.

The session invited the community to move, release, and rediscover freedom together.


Unlock Your Body’s Wisdom: Somatic Healing for Personal Transformation

Guests shook, breathed, and released together as Anna Bolender guided a somatic journey into freedom, embodiment, and renewed inner connection.

The Temple of Touch: Thai Massage Workshop – Level 1

On a late September afternoon, Decentered Studio transformed into a sanctuary of presence and play as Sidney Nicol guided participants through the foundations of Thai Massage. Moving in rhythm with breath, they discovered how to give and receive touch with ease—using body weight, alignment, and gravity as allies.

The room swelled with partnered stretches, mindful compression, and moments of laughter as people explored the art of conscious connection. More than technique, the workshop offered a practice of trust—where movement became meditation and touch became a shared language.

Sidney, founder of The Temple of Touch, has been cultivating this playful, healing approach since her first Thai Massage training at the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok in 2006. Blending traditions of yoga, massage, and mindfulness, she invites both beginners and seasoned practitioners to reconnect with the power of touch as a pathway to presence.


The Temple of Touch: Thai Massage Workshop - Level 1

Guests discovered balance and release as Thai massage became dance—bodies moving with rhythm, breath, and playful touch in sacred connection.

Community Yoga with Gabi Gazzola

On September 17, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted its first Community Yoga Class with Gabi Gazzola. The morning began slowly and intentionally, with breath-centered movement, careful alignment, and moments of quiet meditation. Participants sank into stillness while cultivating strength and presence, carrying the practice into their daily lives.

Gabi guided the class with warmth and clarity, drawing on a path that had taken her from a legal career in Brazil to deep study of yoga and energy healing in India. Her journey across continents—through teaching, healing, and writing—shaped the compassionate, integrative approach she brought to the mat.

This first class marked the beginning of an ongoing practice at Decentered Studio, where community gathered to ground, breathe, and renew together.


Community Yoga Class with Gabi Gazzola

Guests stretched into stillness as Gabi led traditional yoga—breath, alignment, and meditation weaving presence into everyday life.

Guided Meditation with Gabi Gazzola

On September 15, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted its first Guided Meditation with Gabi Gazzola. The evening offered a gentle invitation into stillness, where participants released stress, restored balance, and touched a deep sense of inner clarity together.

Gabi led the group with her signature presence—steady, compassionate, and transformative. Trained as a lawyer in Brazil before leaving her career to study yoga and energy healing in India, Gabi has since become an internationally respected yoga therapist, Pranic Healing master, and author. Her journey across five continents has shaped her integrative approach, weaving together tradition, healing, and lived experience.

This inaugural gathering marked the beginning of a new weekly practice at Decentered Studio, where community found calm, presence, and connection through shared silence.


Guided Meditation with Gabi Gazzola 

Guided by Gabi, Monday night transformed into sanctuary—where breath, spirit, and silence intertwined in a ritual of calm connection.

Gravitational Bond
An exploration of trust in motion

On September 13, 2025, Decentered Studio hosted Gravitational Bond, a workshop with movement artists Kadir Uyanik and Paula Planas Melgar. Together, they guided participants through playful explorations of trust — from subtle, attentive gestures to expansive, gravity-lifted partnering.

Kadir, a San Francisco–based acrobat and teacher, brought their blend of humor, precision, and embodied trust, while Paula, a Barcelona-born dancer, carried her lifelong devotion to movement’s healing and connective power. Their collaboration invited participants into a joyful practice of co-creation, weaving bonds both visible and unseen.


Gravitational Bond

Bodies trusted, lifted, and tangled—participants MOVED with Kadir and Paula, discovering gravity’s embrace and the joyful bonds between them.

Decentered Studio Launch Party – September 12, 2025

Decentered Arts unveiled its new gallery and community space in SoMa with a vibrant launch party. Guests explored artwork by Alvar Jacomet, swayed to live music by Tasha Malan, and danced into the night with a DJ set from Maryzelle. The evening marked the beginning of a new creative home for artists and community gatherings in San Francisco.


Decentered Studio Opening Party

Artists, dreamers, and dancers christened Decentered Studio’s SoMa home with bold art, live beats, and unforgettable San Francisco flair.

Gen Blend: A monthly intergenerational writers potluck and open mic

**Every First Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30pm**
Ruth's Table, 3160 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | Free
Join Decentered Arts and our partners [Ruth's Table](https://www.ruthstable.org/), [Community Living Campaign](https://sfcommunityliving.org/), [Adobe Books](https://www.adobebooks.com/), and [Litquake's Elder Project](https://www.litquake.org/elderproject.html) for this inspirational event. Featuring Writers from the Community Living Campaign Writing Program, the Elder Project workshops, local writers across a wide age range, and YOU! Limited Open Mic time available for pieces under 3 minutes.

This is a free event and potluck! Bring something to share! Beverages available. Each month a delectable culinary creation by Amirali Mir will be shared, as a generous contribution to our potluck.

**Visitor Guidelines: **Face masks are optional.
**Access: **Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible.
**ASL Interpretation: **ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required.

**Registration: **_Free and open to all. [RSVP here](mailto:contact@ruthstable.org?subject=RSVP%20For%20Gen%20Blend&body=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20RSVP%20for%20Gen%20Blend%20on%20Thursday%208%2F8%20at%205%3A30-7%3A30pm.%20Name(s)%3A)._

**Donate: **The program is free, donations are welcome.

Support our mission further by making a tax deductible donation to DCA:
<https://givebutter.com/decentered>

**Support the Arts**

At Decentered Arts we believe in building resilient community through art of all mediums. To help achive this we produce Decentered Open Mic, Eventracker, Writers Group, Poolside Poets, curated events, and more to come!
Your support helps us keep this up and dream bigger.

[Donate](https://givebutter.com/decentered)



	Gen Blend September 2025

An intergenerational writer's potluck and open mic. Every first Thursday at Ruth's Table.

On an evening in mid-August the Phoenix Hotel hosted our 19th Pooslide Poets. 

Guests came dressed in their best "Walk of Shame"
Think: disheveled glam, club top and sweatpants, slip dress and sneakers, messy bun, one earring, sunglasses indoors, flannel over sequins, heels with gym shorts, trench coat over pajamas, yesterday’s makeup, wet hair, hoodie and mini skirt, neon with fur, lingerie as outerwear, suit pants no shirt, oversized blazer and bare legs, socks and sandals, bedhead and smudged eyeliner, crocs with fishnets, morning-after eyes, last night’s outfit reimagined, regret couture, mix & match: satin, flannel, mesh, leather, denim, silk, whatever survived the night

Featured Poets: Carlos Quinteros III, Elijah Madnewton, Heather Gibbons, Jennifer Elizabeth, Liam Clickenger, London Pinkney, May-Li Khoe, MH Lopez, Niambi Walker, Nicole Rose Schoonbrood

Featured Musician: FREQz **<https://www.instagram.com/freqzzzz/?hl=en>**

Dancers: Erica Knox & Ai Yin


Poolside Poets 19

An evening of beautifully disheveled fun. 

Poolside Poets – July 17

On a warm July evening, the Phoenix Hotel transformed into a dreamy sanctuary of poetry, fashion, music, and movement.

Guests arrived dressed in Retro Romance—red lips, Gatsby glitz, swaying fringe, beaded silhouettes, vintage flair, and sparkle in every detail. Many thrifted, swapped, and upcycled their looks with intention and care.

As the sun dipped below the skyline, the evening unfolded with cocktails and mingling by the pool. A stellar lineup of poets and surprise performers captivated the crowd, with a short intermission for reflection and conversation. Tunes, dancing, and soft connection filled the air.
Tasha Malan serenaded the audience with live music, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.

Featured poets included Rhea Joseph, Juliane Roberts-Hansen, Nicole Rose Schoonbrood, Nes Hafsa, Mary Evans, Izara Achamyalesh, Mariket Mayeno, and Joshua Reyes, with stunning dance performances by Remi Blakesley and Kai Hannigan.

The event was lovingly hosted by Decentered Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to building community through poetry, fashion, and performance. All proceeds directly supported the artists, and no one was turned away for lack of funds.

Retro met radical, and art danced with nostalgia beneath the city lights.



Poolside Poets 18

Gatsby glam kissed poetic passion poolside. Guests swayed in fringe and verse, draped in vintage dreams and feathered fire. 


Sweet Beginnings: Poetreats Launch Party

On June 12, a warm and whimsical evening unfolded as friends gathered to celebrate the launch of Poetreats — a dream project by Anna that paired artisanal cookies with audio poetry for a nourishing, multi-sensory experience.

Born from a desire to combine somatic practice with art, food, and joy, Poetreats blossomed over six months into a celebration of mindfulness and community.

Guests arrived to the scent of fresh cookies and the sound of laughter before settling in for poetry readings by Shiv Srivastava, Rhea Joseph, and the event’s first Featured Poet, Savinay Nangalia.

The evening was cozy, heartfelt, and delicious — a true sweet beginning.


Poetreats

Cookies met poetry in a multisensory feast of sweetness, softness, and spirit. Guests savored verses with every bite.

Art Exhibit: The Journey 'Home'
Friday, June 6
7:00pm – 10:00pm

Decentered Arts and Uzay Gallery presented The Journey 'Home', a powerful solo exhibition by Maya (Maryam) Tohidi. Marking the final show at Uzay Gallery before losing its long-held space, the evening served as both a celebration and a farewell.

Tohidi’s work reflected a deeply personal exploration of displacement and belonging—tracing her journey from childhood in Iran, immigration to Canada, the closure of her San Francisco home, and the ongoing search for new roots. Mixed-media works, layered with personal writings, poetry, and objects, combined English and Farsi text with Persian rug motifs—sometimes used to obscure pain, sometimes to reweave new narratives of hope.

Constructed from home-improvement materials and crafted both in-studio and during a residency at Uzay, the pieces embodied labor, transformation, and resilience. They honored cultural tradition while embracing the instability and beauty of evolving identity.

The night was scored by DJ Rev. Hooman, who filled the gallery with mystical sounds—melodic house, deep rhythms, and tribal beats shaped by Middle Eastern and Latin influences.

The event marked both an ending and a beginning: a farewell to Uzay’s physical space, and a symbolic leap toward future definitions of "home."


The Journey 'Home' Maya Tohidi

Rugs wept, memories bloomed—guests wandered through home’s unraveling thread as Rev. Hooman’s mystical beats summoned belonging.

Gen Blend: A monthly intergenerational writers potluck and open mic



Every First Thursday | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Ruth's Table, 3160 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | Free

Join Decentered Arts and our partners Ruth's Table, Community Living Campaign, Adobe Books, and Litquake's Elder Project for this inspirational event. Featuring Writers from the Community Living Campaign Writing Program, the Elder Project workshops, local writers across a wide age range, and YOU! Limited Open Mic time available for pieces under 3 minutes. 



This is a free event and potluck! Bring something to share! Beverages available. Each month a delectable culinary creation by Amirali Mir will be shared, as a generous contribution to our potluck.



Visitor Guidelines: Face masks are optional.

Access: Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. 

ASL Interpretation: ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. 



Registration: Free and open to all. RSVP here.



Donate: The program is free, donations are welcome. 



Support our mission further by making a tax deductible donation to DCA:

https://givebutter.com/decentered



Support the Arts



At Decentered Arts we believe in building resilient community through art of all mediums. To help achive this we produce Decentered Open Mic, Eventracker, Writers Group, Poolside Poets, curated events, and more to come!

Your support helps us keep this up and dream bigger.



Donate



Gen Blend June 2025

We hosted the talent show at a beautiful DIY festival put on by some friends in the community. 


Mercury Mine Monster

The Decentered Team took a break from city life and retreated to a beautiful property in Guerneville where some friends were throwing a DIY festival.  

Poolside Poets – May 15

On May 15th, Poolside Poets returned to The Phoenix Hotel for another dreamy night of poetry, music, dance, and style. Hosted by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, Decentered Arts, and friends, the evening welcomed guests into a “Dreamscape” of flowing, ethereal looks and dark, visionary fashion. Attendees dressed for a dream—or a nightmare.



The event began with themed cocktails and mocktails as guests mingled, then transitioned into a stellar lineup of poetic performances, including Joseph Kidney, Liz Cahill, Philip Staley, Zoellen, and more. Musical guests Noah Solt and Xiao Zhang created a lush sonic backdrop, while dancers Remi Blakesley and Erica Knox brought movement to the dream world.

As always, all proceeds supported the artists, in line with Decentered Arts’ mission to uplift community creativity.



Poolside Poets 17

Poets bloomed in dream world glam—guests floated in chiffon, nightmares, and neon while dancers and soundscapes dissolved the Phoenix into fantasy.


"Hand Jobs" – Megan Mackey Art Exhibition

On May 9th, 2025, artist Megan Mackey hosted \*Hand Jobs\*, an anti-pretentious art exhibition dedicated entirely to the body part we see the most: hands.

Held in celebration of Mackey’s birthday, the evening invited guests to revel in playful surrealism, cheeky wordplay, and perhaps a bit of **subLIMBinal** messaging. True to her Dadaist ethos, Mackey refused to explain her pieces, urging viewers to **_finger it out_** for themselves.

The exhibition featured works that danced between the absurd and the sensual—some NSFW—making it a night for adult eyes only. Attendees mingled over drinks and food, their presence and donations fueling the night’s festivities.

This celebration of surreal, self-aware art was made possible with support from Decentered Arts, building community through art in all forms.



Hand Jobs - Megan Mackey

Guests fingered their way through surreal, sultry hand art—cheeky, NSFW, and defiantly Dada—at Megan Mackey’s irreverent birthday bash.

Gen Blend: A monthly intergenerational writers potluck and open mic

**Every First Thursday  |  5:30 - 7:30pm**
Ruth's Table, 3160 21st St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | Free
Join Decentered Arts and our partners [Ruth's Table](https://www.ruthstable.org/), [Community Living Campaign](https://sfcommunityliving.org/), [Adobe Books](https://www.adobebooks.com/), and [Litquake's Elder Project](https://www.litquake.org/elderproject.html) for this inspirational event. Featuring Writers from the Community Living Campaign Writing Program, the Elder Project workshops, local writers across a wide age range, and YOU! Limited Open Mic time available for pieces under 3 minutes. 

This is a free event and potluck! Bring something to share! Beverages available. Each month a delectable culinary creation by Amirali Mir will be shared, as a generous contribution to our potluck.

**Visitor Guidelines: **Face masks are optional.
**Access: **Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. 
**ASL Interpretation:  **ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. 

**Registration:  **_Free and open to all. [RSVP here](mailto:contact@ruthstable.org?subject=RSVP%20For%20Gen%20Blend&body=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20RSVP%20for%20Gen%20Blend%20on%20Thursday%208%2F8%20at%205%3A30-7%3A30pm.%20Name(s)%3A)._

**Donate: **The program is free, donations are welcome. 

Support our mission further by making a tax deductible donation to DCA:
<https://givebutter.com/decentered>

**Support the Arts**

At Decentered Arts we believe in building resilient community through art of all mediums. To help achive this we produce Decentered Open Mic, Eventracker, Writers Group, Poolside Poets, curated events, and more to come!
Your support helps us keep this up and dream bigger.

[Donate](https://givebutter.com/decentered)



Gen Blend May 2025

J.EHREN FASHION SHOW
 Saturday, April 26
 6:30pm – 10:00pm PT
On a sultry spring night at the Phoenix Hotel, fashion designer Joey Ehren (j.ehren) unveiled a bold, immersive runway experience—where dreams met silver hardware, corset lacing, and upcycled futurism. The show pulsed with energy as models strutted through a world built from Natalia Stardust’s creative direction and Kelsie Jones’s striking runway design.
After the runway dazzled, DJs billlyd123 and femme.natale took over, turning the space into a confident, clubby afterglow.
The production was led by a powerhouse team, including MUA Torrey Bernal, Paul Reginato, and Liz Cahill, all in collaboration with Decentered Arts.
Confidence was the only dress code—and guests delivered.


j.ehren at the Phoenix Hotel

Gleaming eyelets, corseted chaos, and post-apocalyptic glamour—guests SLAYED in upcycled powerwear at j.ehren’s dream-drenched runway rave.

Welcome to Decentered Open Mic, a space where you can shine your light, exorcise your demons and give others a glimpse into your corner of the universe. Music, poetry, storytelling or any art forms yet to be born on our stage, all are welcome. Join us every Sunday at 6pm.


Our multi-genre open mic features everything from poetry to stand up comedy, music, films and more. Every Sunday at The Center SF, join us!

Poolside Poets – April 17

On Thursday, April 17, the Phoenix Hotel bloomed with poetry, music, dance, and vibrant fashion at another unforgettable Poolside Poets night. Brought to life by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, Decentered Arts, and friends, the event embraced a Superbloom theme—guests arrived draped in bold florals, desert wildflower palettes, and creative botanical-inspired makeup.

The evening began with themed cocktails and mocktails, followed by a powerful lineup of poets, dancers, and musicians. Performances by King Isis, Lucía Arrocha, Malcolm Squire, and others captivated a packed lounge, while dancers Remi Blakesley and Noga Alpert brought movement to the celebration.

As the show ended, the energy spilled into mingling and music, closing out a night where creativity bloomed and community thrived.



Poolside Poets 16

Botanical babes bloomed in wild florals while poets, dancers, and musicians turned the Phoenix Hotel into a springtime fever dream.


Hah Couture Dress Up Party
 Friday, April 11
 7:00pm – 11:00pm PT
Friends gathered at Uzay Gallery to celebrate Hah Holton’s return to San Francisco—just in time for her birthday. The evening featured a trunk show of her iconic wearable art, a Champagne toast, and a sweet spread of strawberries. Guests dressed to the nines in playful fits, honoring Hah’s bold, painterly style.
The $10 NOTAFLOF cover flowed freely into endless bubbly, with remaining funds donated to Junior High LA in support of community programming and fire relief.
It was a night of celebration, art, and sparkle—true to Hah’s colorful, creative spirit.


Hah Couture Dress Up Party

Champagne flowed, strawberries popped, and guests WORE their wildest couture to toast Hah Holton’s return in jaw-dropping, hand-painted glam.

Poolside Poets 15

Gen Blend March 2025

Decentered Writers Group Anthology #1 Launch – Feb 13
On February 13, Decentered Arts celebrated the launch of its first book, _Writers Group Anthology Vol. 1_, with an intimate gathering at Page Street, generously hosted by Janis Newman. The evening featured reflections on the bookmaking process, an editors' talk, and powerful performances by several featured writers.
The night also marked the release of _Voices of Western Wind_, a spoken word album born from Decentered’s weekly writers group. Attendees mingled, shared inspiration, and picked up copies of the anthology, adorned with cover art by Cole Skaggs (@SuperxFancy). The event highlighted Decentered Arts’ mission to build community through multi-disciplinary creative expression.


Decentered Writers Group Anthology #1 Launch

Writers took the mic and the page—celebrating grief, joy, and weirdness in a book born from weekly creative ritual.

Gen Blend February 2025

Bay Area Poets - Decentered Arts is partnering with photographer Michelle Castillo and The Golden Sardine to offer free professional poet headshots to the community and a special opportunity to participate in a "coffee table style" photobook.

<https://michellecastillo.co/> and @neonicreative

6:30-9:30 Nov 4th - drop by sometime in this window (shots won't take that long). Feel free to mingle before and after but we will move people to the parklet if it gets crowded.

Dress in something that you feel your best self in. What represents you? What would your friends recognize you in? No need to be "fancy".

Snacks to share and potluck food are welcome.

Please keep this invitation to poets only. We love everyone but this is a special moment for poets.

Mingle and hang out while you wait for your turn to shoot. We are trying this idea out for the first time so let's see how it goes! It may be total chaos! We will learn real time.

The Golden Sardine is closed to the public on Mondays. Andrew and Caitlyn have kindly opened the doors for us on their day off. This is a real treat.

We are also endeavoring to publish a "coffee table" style photobook of poets who want to participate. This artifact is meant to highlight poets in the Bay Area now Our Generation. You can sign up to be a part of this now or day of. We intend to publish Creative Commons style so everything can be used elsewhere without our permission.


Poet Headshots

Bay Area Poets - Decentered Arts is partnering with photographer Michelle Castillo and The Golden Sardine to offer free professional poet headshots to the community and a special opportunity to participate in a "coffee table style" photobook.

J.EHREN x Piles of SF: A Garbage Age Runway (GA)** **took place on January 25 at MAG Galleries, closing out the _Art and Fashion in the Garbage Age_ exhibit with a bold statement—runway fashion made entirely from San Francisco street trash.
The evening featured two runway walks of the same set of looks, crafted by designer J.EHREN and presented by Piles Collective. Guests gathered outside the gallery on 18th Street for the general admission standing show, while a select few experienced an immersive, seated view inside.
Live music by Taiwanese-American artist Roziht filled the space between shows, adding a moody, textural layer to the night. As a multi-instrumentalist and improviser, her performance amplified the experimental, boundary-pushing energy of the event.
Donations supported the artists, and the evening served as a celebration of repurposing, creativity, and street-born couture in the heart of San Francisco.


Piles Garbage Age Fashion and Art Finale

Trash turned couture on the catwalk! Guests watched runway looks made from SF street garbage strut with glam, grit, and guts.

Poolside Poets – January Edition (1/16)
 On a rainy January evening, guests gathered in the cozy glow of the Phoenix Hotel’s Be Amazing Lounge for _Poolside Poets_, an evocative night of live poetry, music, dance, and visual art. Curated by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, Drew Sage, and Decentered Arts, the event embraced the theme _“Darkness lifts softly,”_ with attendees donning lacy, floor-length, tactile ensembles that nodded to the avant-garde vision of designer @j.ehren.
Illustrator Jen Spectacular and @j.ehren hosted pop-up booths, offering handmade creations and wearable art. The night unfolded with performances by Animal Prince, Liz Cahill, Drew Sage, Rhea Joseph, and a powerful lineup of local poets and dancers, each bringing light and vulnerability to the new year’s darkness. The evening closed with mingling, music, and reflection on a night rooted in softness, strength, and community care.


Poolside Poets 14

Goth fairies in lace swayed through candlelight as poets whispered new year spells—guests WORE softness like armor and ritual.

6:30pm – 9:00pm - Sliding Scale
Phoenix Hotel at [601 Eddy St, SF](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CNFe59xndbY855849)
An evening of reflective poetry, live music and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel. Brought to you by Decentered Arts, Rhea Joseph, Theory, Liz Cahill, and friends.

Dress Code: To Be Announced
**Poets and Performers**
To be announced
**Schedule**
Doors 6:30 - 7:30 - come hang and get situated with a themed cocktial/mocktial.
Show 7:30 - 9:00 - Featuring a rockstar lineup of poets and surprise guests.
9:00 - Mingle and listen to tunes
NOTAFLOF - message Rhea/Liz (no one turned away for lack of funds).
All ticket sales go towards paying the performers.
Support our mission further by making a tax deductible donation to DCA:
<https://givebutter.com/decentered>


Poolside Poets January 2025

An evening of poetry, live music and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel.

Our monthly residency at Phoenix. Donation based.

Gen Blend January 2025

The Garbage Age Fashion and Art opening reception took place on January 3 at MAG Galleries, launching a month-long exploration of beauty in waste. Presented by Piles Collective and MAG, the exhibit showcased garments, jewelry, sculptures, and furniture crafted from San Francisco street trash, alongside haunting still life photographs of discarded objects.

Artists Juliane Roberts Hansen, Joey Ehrenberg, Liz Cahill, Paul Reginato, Kelsie Jones, and Edie Trautwein reimagined urban debris into elegance, joined by contributions from Amieliana Rivero and Samantha Alexa. Paula Karolak accompanied the evening with a live viola performance.

The exhibit was followed by a series of community-focused events, including artist talks, upcycled textile workshops, and a runway show celebrating sustainable fashion.


Piles Fashion and Art in the Garbage Age

Guests flaunted couture from the curb—trash turned treasure in a decadent runway of urban decay, glammed-up grit, and repurposed radiance.

Join Ruth’s Table and our partners [Community Living Campaign](https://sfcommunityliving.org/), [Decentered Arts](https://decentered.org/), and [Litquake's Elder Project](https://www.litquake.org/elderproject.html) for this inspirational event. Featuring Writers from the Community Living Campaign Writing Program, the Elder Project workshops, local writers across a wide age range, and YOU! Limited Open Mic time available for pieces under 3 minutes. This is a free event and potluck! Bring something to share! Beverages available. Each month a delectable culinary creation by Amirali Mir will be shared, as a generous contribution to our potluck.
**Visitor Guidelines: **Face masks are optional.
**Access: **Ruth’s Table gallery and adjacent green space are wheelchair accessible. 
**ASL Interpretation:  **ASL interpretation is available upon request. 72-hour notice required. 

**Registration:  **_Free and open to all. [RSVP here](mailto:contact@ruthstable.org?subject=RSVP%20For%20Gen%20Blend&body=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20RSVP%20for%20Gen%20Blend%20on%20Thursday%208%2F8%20at%205%3A30-7%3A30pm.%20Name(s)%3A)._

**Donate: **The program is free, donations are welcome. 


Gen Blend: Intergenerational Writers Potluck January 2025

Join our vibrant literary potluck at Ruth's Table, featuring diverse writers of all ages sharing their work! Enjoy open mic sessions, delicious food, and community connection. Free event, all welcome!

j.ehren returns with a very special (and cvnt) runway show. Come and have a drink (lol bring bc its byob), enjoy some music and die for the fashion. Presenting a handful of runway exclusive looks, we hope to add a little sparkle to your season before things get crazy <3

Schedule:
Doors: 7:00 PM
Runway: 8:00 PM
Afters: 8:30-11:00 pm

DISCLAIMER doors WILL be shut during the show, so please for the love of god show up before 8:00 PM. Otherwise no one will be around to let you in.

music: TBA

Location: Capitol Art

Dresscode: Cunty Claus !!! Bring us your campiest cuntiest santa claus (or winter) inspired outfit, so you can live that mean girls fantasy with us! But don't forget, a ho ho ho, never gets cold.

Joey Ehren (j.ehren) is a San Francisco-based fashion designer exploring utilitarian cut and sew methods. Their work frequently uses eyelets, silver embellishments, and corset-style lacing with up-cycled materials.


Tickets:
$25 till December 12th
$30 December 13th
$35 day of

Production Team:
Jules Roberts-Hansen - Creative Direction @777jules
Kelsie Jones - Runway design and jewelry @kj\_lynn\_
Paul Reginato: Production @paulreginato
Liz Cahill: Production @liz.cahll

Interested in volunteering? Exact needs are TBD but we will be in touch, sign up here. <https://forms.gle/EVC5pzMpaLVQdsyH7>

\*door will be checking for tickets so don’t scam\*


	j.ehren Holiday Show

j.ehren returns with a very special (and cvnt) runway show. Come and have a drink (lol bring bc its byob), enjoy some music and die for the fashion. Presenting a handful of runway exclusive looks, we hope to add a little sparkle to your season before things get crazy <3

Gen Blend December 2024

An evening of poetry, live music and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel. Brought to you by Decentered Arts and friends.

Dress Code: Be a Tree - Dress up as your favorite tree bringing nature inspired outfits and makeup to the night.🌴🌳🌲🍃 This is a space to go all out, but be sure to work with your existing wardrobe, borrow, thrift, and upcycle. ♻️

Doors 6:30 - 7:00 - Come hang and get situated with a themed cocktial/mocktial

Show 7:00 - 9:00 - Enjoy a rockstar lineup of poets and surprise guests

9:00 - Mingle and listen to tunes


Poolside Poets November 2024

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 On November 21, guests gathered indoors at the Phoenix Hotel’s Be Amazing lounge for a warm, rain-proof edition of _Poolside Poets_. Organized by Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, Noam Samuel, and Decentered Arts, the evening featured live poetry, music, and dance celebrating nature under the theme _Be a Tree_.
Attendees arrived in whimsical, tree-inspired outfits, drawing from thrifted and upcycled pieces that turned the space into a forest of creativity. The event included live performances by King David, Zoe Williams, Sara Saavedra, and others, as well as pop-up booths from designer J. Ehren and artist Cole Skaggs.
From nature spirits to spoken word, the night bloomed with grounded joy and rooted expression.


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Tree spirits took human form as guests rooted themselves in poetry, dance, and woodland glam for one enchanted forest night.

Gen Blend: Intergenerational Writers Potluck November 2024

Poets Headshots @ Golden Sardine

All are welcome at "The Last Stanza Lounge" in the Chapel Parking Lot. Raise a glass and join us to close out the 20th anniversary of Lit Crawl and the 25th anniversary of Litquake!

Ambiance and "The Last Stanza Lounge" conceived and executed by Decentered Arts. Music by Lightmotif.


LitCrawl Last Stanze Lounge

An evening of dreamy poetry, live music and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel.

Our monthly residency at Phoenix.

Join Decentered Arts for "Between Hills: A Walk through San Francisco," a poetry reading celebrating the city's vibrant culture. From the eclectic Haight-Ashbury to the artistic Mission District, immerse yourself in verses that evoke San Francisco's iconic hills, hidden gems, and the unique spirit that defines this city. Phase 2 of LitCrawl at The Chapel.

Decentered Arts presents poetry by Elise Liu, Liz Cahill, Loke Tamba, Maya Cowan, Rhea Joseph, Theory, and music by Hidden Thread Music.


LitCrawl - A Walk Through San Francisco

Softly, Sincerely took place on October 25th at Uzay Gallery—an intimate evening of art, music, and reflection featuring emerging artist Nic Elisa Hampton, with support from Decentered Arts.

The event showcased Hampton’s selected works and wearables, offered for viewing and purchase. The night included a heartfelt performance and an artist talk, where Hampton shared their creative philosophy: transforming anxiety and grief into color, line, and movement. They described their process as deeply embodied—posing like the figures they paint to channel emotion through physicality.

Guests mingled over small bites and drinks, surrounded by a warm, emotionally resonant atmosphere. Attendees were encouraged to wear outfits their younger selves would have admired—an expression of confidence, nostalgia, and self-love.


Softly, Sincerely

Guests dressed like their childhood heroes' dreams, basking in art, softness, and sincerity at a night of healing expression.

Poolside Poets celebrated its one-year anniversary on October 3rd with an unforgettable evening of poetry, music, and dance at the historic Phoenix Hotel. Organized by Decentered Arts alongside Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill, and friends, the event featured a dazzling lineup of performers, including live music by Cardboard People and an electric closing set by DJ ThornberrE at the Be Amazing Lounge afterparty.

Guests arrived dressed in “Sunset to Sunrise” looks—glowing in warm, radiant tones that lit up the night. The evening began with themed cocktails, followed by poetic performances and surprise acts that captured the community spirit Poolside Poets is known for. Dancer Gabby Wei brought visual magic to the celebration, while the lineup of local poets—Papi Grande, Jason Bayani, Giovanna Lomanto, and others—kept the energy flowing.

All proceeds supported the performers, reinforcing the event’s DIY roots and Decentered Arts' ongoing commitment to accessible, artist-led gatherings in the Bay Area.


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Poets glowed in sunset silks and sunrise sequins—celebrating a year of verse with beats, dance, and surprise delights.

Gen Blend October 2024

Chill hangs at Decentered Studio for Folsom St. Faire, want to relax and unwind, have a quiet conversation. The cozy studio awaits. 


Splash Zone: Folsom St Fair

Take a break from the fair and hang at the Decentered Studio

Join us in celebrating Jess’s debut poetry book, Yang Sayang!

Schedule:
6:30 Mingle, grab a seat, grab some light bites
7:00 Music by Nic Hampton (also book cover artist!)
7:15 Poetry readings from Connie Lin, Lilly Shi, Lorrie Change
7:30 Poetry book reading from Jess, author of Yang Sayang
7:45 Q&A about book and poems
8:00 Book signing

Indo snacks catered by @kamu\_siapa\_kitchen


Yang Sayang by Jessica Kie McCallum Book Launch

Come celebrate the launch of Jessica Kie McCallum book launch at the new Decentered Studio!

Gen Blend October 2025

Psychedelic Breathwork with Matt Barkin

Sunday, September 28, 2025 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM · Decentered Studio

This Sunday, the studio fills with the sound of breath as Matt Barkin guides a mind-bending journey into altered states of consciousness. With over fifteen years of practice in Buddhist Vipassana and Kriya Yoga, Matt weaves ancient techniques into a modern somatic experience designed to awaken the body’s innate healing potential.

Participants will lie down, settle into guided meditation, and be carried through a dynamic breath sequence that shifts awareness from thought into sensation. In this state, stress unwinds, the nervous system recalibrates, and space opens for release, insight, and renewal.

Matt’s approach blends breathwork with the grounding wisdom of transpersonal psychology, offering both intensity and integration. His sessions are known for balancing depth with gentleness, leaving participants lighter, clearer, and more connected to their inner selves.

All it takes is your breath—Matt will guide the rest.


Psychedelic Breathwork w/ Matt Barkin

Guests will DIVE into breath-fueled altered states as Matt Barkin guides a psychedelic journey of release, renewal, and inner expansion.

Physical storytelling with Francis Acquino

Saturday, October 4, 2025 · 1:30 - 3:00 PM PDT · Decentered Studio

On October 4, Decentered Studio will host Physical Storytelling with Francis Acquino, a movement workshop exploring the art of narrative through the body.

Francis, a mover and maker who blends theatre, animation, and experimental fusion, invites participants to discover how gesture, rhythm, and imagination can bring stories to life. His practice draws from both performance and play, guiding movers to unlock their own physical language of storytelling.

Through guided exercises and improvisation, this workshop will open a space where movement becomes text, and the body becomes its own narrator. Participants are encouraged to bring curiosity, comfortable clothes, and a notebook for reflections as they step into this playful dialogue between self and story.


Physical storytelling with Francis Acquino

Guests will move, play, and narrate with their bodies as Francis Acquino guides a storytelling journey through experimental movement fusion.

Elevating Intimacy - Exploring the path of Tantra, by Gather SF

Sunday, October 5, 2025 · 5:00  - 7:00 PM PDT · Decentered Studio

On October 5, Decentered Studio and Gather SF will host Elevating Intimacy, an evening devoted to the path of Tantra.

Led by Erwan and Alicia Davon—renowned Bay Area Tantra teachers known for their playful yet profound approach—the workshop will guide singles and couples into practices of breath, presence, and embodied pleasure. These simple yet powerful tools will help open the heart, deepen authentic connection, and invite more joy into daily life.

The evening will close with space for community connection, leaving participants inspired, grounded, and more alive in themselves and their relationships.


Elevating Intimacy - Exploring the path of Tantra, by Gather SF

Gather SF and DCA invite you to Decentered Studio on Oct 5, where Erwan & Alicia Davon unveil Tantra’s sacred path to connection.

Release & Rise: A Somatic Healing Journey w/ Anna Bolender

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 · 7:00 pm – 9::00 pm | Decentered Studio, San Francisco

On October 7, Decentered Studio will become a sanctuary for release and renewal as Anna Bolender leads Release & Rise: A Somatic Healing Journey.

Through breath, sound, and intuitive movement, Anna will guide participants to shed stress, unprocessed emotions, and the weight of old patterns—opening space for clarity, calm, and authentic vitality to emerge. This is not just a workshop, but an invitation to step out of your head, return to your body, and reconnect with its innate wisdom.

Anna, a Somatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coach and Reiki Master, has devoted her life to helping others break free from self-sabotaging cycles and come home to themselves. Her gentle yet powerful approach blends somatics, energy healing, and mindset work, creating a safe container for deep emotional release and transformation.

By evening’s end, participants will rise lighter, grounded, and more connected—equipped with simple tools to carry this renewed presence into daily life.


Release & Rise: A Somatic Healing Journey w/ Anna Bolender

On October 7, Anna Bolender will guide a somatic healing journey to release tension, reset energy, and awaken inner vitality.

Morepower Immersive Fitness Experience

Thursday, October 9, 2025 · 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PDT · Decentered Studio

On October 9th, Decentered Studio will pulse with energy as Morepower: The Immersive Fitness Experience takes over its walls. This is not your typical workout—it's part ritual, part performance, and all power.

Guided by the enigmatic Certified Summoner Shahleelah Bibble, participants will step into a charged atmosphere where fitness becomes theater. Through power poses, breathwork, aerobic bursts, and uncanny occult affirmations, the group will “summon the Swarm”—an ecstatic blend of sweat, laughter, and otherworldly release.

With music driving the movement and Shahleelah leading the charge, bodies will stretch, hearts will race, and a new kind of portal will open—where empowerment and play collide in dazzling, unpredictable ways.

This is fitness as spectacle, ritual as sweat, and community as magic.


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Summon your power with Shahleelah Bibble—an immersive fitness ritual of sweat, breath, and ecstatic release at Decentered Studio.

Decentered Arts is hosting Artspan Open Studios

Saturday:
Open Studios 11-5PM
Party: 6-10PM in Decentered Studio

Sunday :
Open Studios 11-5PM

Featured Artists:

Second Floor - Decentered Studio
Audrey Mohan
Ana Mangold
Aaron Chan
Amadeo Vibat
Julie Topp
Pooja Sathyanarayanan
Abby Klinkenberg
Chloe Lubinski

Second Floor - The Dome
Ashleigh Castro

Third Floor - Basil House
Dana Boyko
Ankita Sancheti
Sheila Metcalf-Tobin
Priyatam Mudivarti
Belinda Huang


Artspan Open Studios

Decentered Arts is hosting Artspan Open Studios

Morepower Immersive Fitness Experience

Thursday, October 12, 2025 · 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm PDT · Decentered Studio

On October 12th, Decentered Studio will pulse with energy as Morepower: The Immersive Fitness Experience takes over its walls. This is not your typical workout—it's part ritual, part performance, and all power.

Guided by the enigmatic Certified Summoner Shahleelah Bibble, participants will step into a charged atmosphere where fitness becomes theater. Through power poses, breathwork, aerobic bursts, and uncanny occult affirmations, the group will “summon the Swarm”—an ecstatic blend of sweat, laughter, and otherworldly release.

With music driving the movement and Shahleelah leading the charge, bodies will stretch, hearts will race, and a new kind of portal will open—where empowerment and play collide in dazzling, unpredictable ways.

This is fitness as spectacle, ritual as sweat, and community as magic.


Morepower Immersive Fitness Experience

🎤✨ You're Invited!✨🎤
Join us for a dreamy night of poetry, live music, dance, and fashion, at the iconic Phoenix Hotel!

Dress Code: Coming Soon.

🕰️ Evening Flow
Doors: 6:30–7:00 PM – Arrive, mingle, & sip a themed cocktail/mocktail (2 drink suggestion to support the venue 🍸)
Showtime\*\*: 7:00–9:30 PM – A stellar lineup of poets, performers & surprise guests (with a short intermission)
After\*\*: 9:00 PM – Tunes, connection, vibes 🎶

🎙️ Featured Musician🎵:
coming soon

📝 Poets: coming soon

🩰 Dance: coming soon

💖 NOTAFLOF💖 – No one turned away for lack of funds. Mention you are NOTAFLOF at the door. All funds go to the artists.

🎟️ \*All ticket sales go directly to the artists.
Tickets are final – thank you for understanding!

Litquake donors get 10% off, if you are a Litquake donor feel free to pay $18 and include your discount code in the transaction detials. Honors system. <3

Produced by: Decentered Arts (**[https://decentered.org](https://decentered.org/)**)
We’re a 501(c)(3) artist-led org building community through poetry, fashion, performance & more.
🎭 Discover all our events at [**[events.decentered.org](http://events.decentered.org/)**](**[https://events.decentered.org](https://events.decentered.org/)**)

📸 Follow us on IG: \[@decenteredarts]\(**<https://instagram.com/decenteredarts>**)
💸 Support the mission: [**[GiveButter.com/decentered](https://givebutter.com/decentered)](http://givebutter.com/decentered](https://givebutter.com/decentered))** \*(Tax-deductible donations welcome!)\*

Let’s make magic. 💃🖋️🎶


Poolside Poets 20 Litquake and Anthology Launch

Poolside Poets turns two! We have a special evening planned with Litquake and the launch of our anthology. 


Elevating Intimacy - Exploring the path of Tantra, by Gather SF

Sunday, October 19, 2025 · 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm PDT · Decentered Studio

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Decentered Studio will open its doors for Embodying the Miraculous – Group Hypnosis Journey, an immersive experience designed to awaken the extraordinary within everyday life.

Guiding this journey is Samira Ghassemian, a spiritual hypnotherapist and healing guide whose path began with her own quest for transformation. Drawing from hypnotherapy, Reiki, somatics, and her studies in shamanic medicine, Samira will lead participants into a luminous state of focused awareness where the subconscious opens, old burdens soften, and new possibilities emerge.

Through gentle therapeutic guidance, the group will ground into the body, release what dims their sense of wonder, and attune to the infinite light within. The evening will unfold with intention-setting, a guided hypnosis journey, and space for integration, allowing each participant to reconnect with inner peace and the miracles already present in their lives.

This gathering will be both grounding and expansive — a collective exploration of healing, transformation, and awakening.


Embodying the Miraculous – Group Hypnosis Journey

Step into the miraculous as Samira Ghassemian guides a group hypnosis journey to release, awaken, and embrace infinite possibility.

Improvisational Dance Class: an Eco-Somatic Experience

Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm PDT · Decentered Studio

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Decentered Studio will open its doors to a gentle yet transformative journey: Improvisational Dance – an Eco-Somatic Experience.

Guided by somatic educator and dancer Serena Pickett, the class will invite participants to rediscover the wisdom of their bodies in deep relationship with the natural world. Drawing from over a decade of experience in dance and her background in environmental studies, Serena will weave together movement, breath, and imagination to dissolve the illusion of separateness from nature.

Through playful improvisation and guided dance scores, movers will explore how the rhythms of the earth live within their own bodies. The session will be a space of curiosity and freedom—where participants can release tension, nurture their nervous systems, and reclaim joy through embodied expression.

Serena’s teaching, rooted in intuition and artistry, carries the influence of ballet, contemporary dance, and somatic practice, but her focus remains on creating spaces of connection, compassion, and play. Her choreography often speaks to environmental justice, and her classes open a doorway into healing and re-enchantment with the world around us.

Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothes and arrive ready to move, breathe, and create. This is an offering for all levels —no dance background needed, only a willingness to listen to the body and explore.



Improvisational Dance Class an Eco-Somatic Experience

Dance with the earth—Serena Pickett guides an eco-somatic journey of movement, play, and embodied connection with nature’s rhythms.

The Samadhi Experience

Thursday, October 30, 2025 · 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm PDT · Decentered Studio

On October 30th, Decentered Studio will transform into a sanctuary for The Samadhi Experience—a two-hour journey into divine consciousness. Through breath, movement, sound, and guided meditation, participants will be invited to dissolve the noise of identity and rest in pure awareness.

Leading the experience is Dr. Amaliny Yoganathan, a Tamil Siddha Yogi whose path bridges neuroscience, psychotherapy, and ancient mysticism. With her voice, presence, and healing frequencies, she will guide the group into states of deep rest, heart-opening release, and radiant clarity—where the boundary between self and spirit begins to dissolve.

This evening promises to be more than a class—it will be a sacred encounter with stillness, surrender, and the vast expanse within.



The Samadhi Experience

On October 30th, seekers will ENTER Samadhi—guided by Dr. Amaliny’s breath, sound, and stillness into pure divine awareness.

Gen Blend November 2025

Embodied Manifestation: Release, Realign & Receive

Sunday, November 9, 2025 · 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Decentered Studio, 1175 Folsom Street, San Francisco

This November, Decentered Studio will open its doors to a deeply transformative experience — Embodied Manifestation: Release, Realign & Receive — a somatic healing journey led by Anna Bolender, a renowned Somatic Embodiment and Intuitive Life Coach dedicated to guiding people back to their bodies and inner wisdom.

In this immersive two-hour workshop, Anna will invite participants to go beyond vision boards and affirmations, revealing that true manifestation begins within the body. Through gentle breathwork, grounding practices, emotional release, and intuitive movement, you will explore how the nervous system holds unprocessed emotions and limiting patterns — and how releasing them can open space for love, abundance, joy, and freedom to flow in.

Anna’s approach blends somatic healing with energy work and intuitive coaching, creating a nurturing space where participants will realign with their deepest desires and become an energetic match for the life they wish to create. Whether you seek fulfilling relationships, vibrant health, creative opportunities, or a deeper sense of freedom, this workshop will guide you toward receiving with ease and grace.

Come dressed comfortably and bring a journal to capture reflections that may arise. Together, in community and movement, you will step into the version of yourself already living the vision you hold within.


Embodied Manifestation: Release, Realign, & Receive

Somatic rituals to shed old patterns and awaken your magnetism — manifesting love, abundance, and freedom through embodied transformation.

Past Life Regression Group Journey

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm PST
Decentered Studio, 1175 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA

On November 18, a doorway into the timeless will open at Decentered Studio. Guided by Samira Ghassemian — a spiritual hypnotherapist and healing guide rooted in shamanic tradition — participants will embark on a profound past life regression journey, traveling beyond the boundaries of the present to meet the echoes of who they once were.

Through gentle hypnosis and guided visualization, Samira will lead the group into the deeper layers of the subconscious, where hidden memories and soul imprints await. These glimpses into past incarnations will serve as keys to understanding recurring patterns, dissolving fears, and reclaiming the wisdom your spirit has carried across lifetimes.

Whether you come with curiosity or conviction, this immersive experience will offer an opportunity to release what no longer serves you, illuminate your soul’s purpose, and awaken a deeper sense of peace and clarity in your present life.

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat — and if you wish, a journal to capture the revelations that unfold.


Past Life Regression Group Journey

Journey beyond time and uncover your soul’s hidden stories — a guided past life regression with Samira Ghassemian to heal and awaken.

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