Join us for a special walk in honor of Being Bruja, the upcoming book by Zayda Rivera—a guide for anyone curious about ancestral healing, sacred rituals, and reconnecting with the magic within. We’ll walk, reflect, and root ourselves in the land as Zayda shares wisdom from her journey and her new book.
✨ Meet Zayda Rivera, author of Being Bruja
Zayda’s spiritual path began over two decades ago, when a leap of faith took her from Connecticut to Hawai’i—and into a journey of deep healing and ancestral connection. After a 20-year career in media and PR, she followed her true calling as a Reiki Master-Teacher, intuitive tarot reader, and meditation guide. Her work is rooted in the sacred teachings of Reiki, yoga, curanderismo, and mindfulness, all woven together with the purpose of self-healing and remembrance. Being Bruja is the culmination of that devotion—a powerful guide for mystics reclaiming their roots and reconnecting with spirit.
Date: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Liberty State Park in Jersey City
Level: Easy
Distance: 2 miles round trip
About the nature walk: Join us for a slow, intentional walk through one of Jersey City’s most spacious and sacred-feeling green spaces—Liberty State Park. With the skyline and Statue of Liberty in view, we’ll walk under the open sky, root into the present moment, and reflect on what it means to be a bruja reclaiming joy, healing, and space.
breakdown:
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcome/Smudging/Introductions
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Nature Walk in Liberty State Park (NJ)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Book Reading by Zayda Rivera + Closing circle
Here’s what to expect:
🥾 A grounding spiritual hike
✨ Energy cleansing with ethically-sourced sage or Palo Santo
💬 A supportive space to connect with like-minded women of color
what’s included:
Energetic cleanse with Sage and/or Palo Santo
Grounding Meditation
Guided Spiritual Hike
Reclama Journal and Gel Feather Pen
Guided Sharing Circles
What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes (the terrain is mostly flat, but there are some rocky areas). If not, sturdy sneakers that aren’t mesh.
Water and snacks for a peaceful break at one of the viewpoints.
sliding scale exchange:
$66, $77, or $88
Bring a friend for $111 (for two spots)
Please Note: Refunds are not available but transfers are. In case of inclement weather (heavy snow or rain), the hike will be rescheduled.
WHY HIKE?
It boosts endorphins, reduces stress and helps keep you present. By allowing ourselves to be unapologetically spiritual in a place like the outdoors, we honor and affirm how we take up space in the world.
WHY JOURNAL?
The peace you get from being out on a hike naturally leads to personal reflection because your mind is super clear and you’re tapped into your highest self. Writing in this state is a powerful way to connect with yourself and what you want out of life. Once the pen hits the paper, anything is possible.
SIDE EFFECTS OF HIKING WITH US INCLUDE:
Spiritual freedom as we unapologetically take up space in nature, self-esteem on point, nature high that lasts about a week, inner peace, remembering who the fuck you are, feeling grounded, deep connection with nature, appreciation for ancestral land a.k.a. Pachamama, self-revelations through journaling, and the sassiness to stand in your power. You’ll always walk away from a hike feeling better than how you came in.