Alka Arora’s April Newsletter

al·che·my /ˈalkəmē/: a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination

Gender Healing @ Bioneers 2023

It was a powerful experience to facilitate a workshop and speak on a panel with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), an organization dedicated to transforming gender relations through truth-telling and intergroup dialogue.

This was my first in-person conference since the pandemic, and it was invigorating to be around so many activists focused on ecological and social justice. Check out select videos from the conference.

“People of all genders suffer under patriarchal systems. Our experiences are not equivalent, but our suffering is interconnected.”

Upcoming Events

Re-Imagining Education Conference (online)

Full conference: April 27-30

My session: Friday, April 28

2 PT / 5 ET

From Patriarchal Sacrifice
to the Sacred Feminine:
Re-Membering the Goddess Sati

My presentation asks how contemporary women across cultures can reclaim the Goddess Sati, for whom the misogynistic Indian tradition of widow immolation was named. How might we sacrifice not ourselves but our longing for approval — and our need to be 'good' according to the dictates of patriarchy — so that we can be reborn as authentic and free?

Tuesday, May 9

5-6:30 PT / 8-9:30 ET

CourseHero Educator Spotlight

I was recently interviewed by Course Hero about my teaching experiences and philosophy. I share advice for new teachers, thoughts on trauma-informed teaching, and insights on integral feminist pedagogy, which brings a holistic, psycho-spiritual dimension to feminist education.

Read Interview

Recommended Event

I just registered for this free 3-day summit that centers healing conversations on masculinity, femininity, and fluidity. My dear colleagues and mentors Dr. William Keepin and Rev. Cynthia Brix are speaking at this summit, alongside other thought leaders, artists, and healers. Join me!