The Living Room Project-Oakland

12/15/2015

we need to talk more openly about mental health

12/08/2015

a little something for your day! we were blessed to be one of the locations chosen for the shoot. 💖💖💖

D**e Central theme song music video, feat. Aima the Dreamer [[ lyrics by ]] Aima the Dreamer [[ beats by ]] Ian Carpenter [[ song produced by ]] Kelly Moe Mu...

08/11/2015

greetings dear ones,

yes it is true, the time has come for The Living Room Project to leave our space here at 1919 Market Street, and begin the process of finding a new home. this space has held me/us well in many ways over the last 3 ½ years, and i am very grateful for all that it has been.

however, over the last 9 months several things have changed/escalated in the building itself that make it impossible to continue to safely live here and run The Living Room Project as a healing/community space. the simplest answer to why is gentrification, however, as always the actual situation is more complicated than just that one word. it has gotten to a point where the harm, actual and potential, far outweighs the benefits of being here.

so after a lot of soul searching, ancestor readings, conversations with family/tribe, meetings with lawyers, etc i CHOSE to let this space go. and i made that difficult choice because i know that i, the Living Room Project, and QTPOC communties deserve something better than this, and because i deeply trust that there is something better out there.

i still hold that vision for me and for us. "we gon' be alright!"

so much love,
micah hobbes

07/10/2015

"Guess what? Many men are attracted to women, and trans women are amongst these women.

We, as a society, have not created a space for men to openly express their desire to be with trans women. Instead, we shame men who have this desire, from the boyfriends, cheaters and “chasers” to the “trade,” clients, and po*******hy admirers. We tell men to keep their attraction to trans women secret, to limit it to the internet, frame it as a passing fe**sh or transaction. In effect, we’re telling trans women that they are only deserving of secret interactions with men, further demeaning and stigmatizing trans women."

Janet Mock discusses why it's shameful for men (like Hot 97's Mister Cee) to desire transgender women and how this stigmatizes and demeans tr*******al women.

07/01/2015

We are moving up with the chakras. Yoga continues !

06/25/2015

A usual question is: who is massage and bodywork good for? The answer is: EVERYONE. The problem is: privilege. Most practitioners charge around $85 an hour. The bodywork being offered covers a wide range and is priced at an extremely reasonable cost. Bodywork is a great way to release tension and stress both physically and emotionally. I use modalities that focus directly on specific structural or chronic issues as well as the more energetic and relaxing techniques.

Leila Shaheen's externship for her senior segment at the National Holistic Institute is being held at The Living Room Project. All proceeds made go directly to The Living Room Project except for tips, which are gladly welcomed.

Days for Appointments are: Thursdays and Sundays 1-5pm
To schedule an appointment please email: [email protected]

06/17/2015

Tomorrow is week three of the chakra series !!! join us at 6PM.

06/10/2015

Tonight we will be activating our sacral chakra. Join us ✌✌✌

06/06/2015

We are thrilled that Micah will be reppin' the Living Room Project at the Allied Media Conference (AMC) real soon, giving FREE somatic bodywork sessions. He needs our help in getting there so please support this important journey in whatever way you can.

Held every summer in Detroit, the Allied Media Conference (AMC) brings together organizers, healers, media makers, artists, etc to deepen relationship and share practical skills toward collective liberation and social justice.

Let's get Micah to Detroit!

Send this Black Q***r Boi . Healer . Facilitator . Doula . Dj . Magic Maker to Detroit for the 17th annual Allied Media Conference (AMC)! Greetings family, friends, comrades. I've been accepted into this years Healing Justice Practice Space at the AMC, to offer FREE Somatic Bodywork sessions! An...

06/04/2015

Wednesday from 6-7pm Sha Noor brings us a chakra based series of n.u.r.a. yoga. A donation based hatha flow ✌✌✌

06/02/2015

3 years ago I started with a tumblr page and a dream. It's amazing to look back and see how far this dream has come already, and to know it's not even fully manifested yet. Shout outs, thank yous, and real love to the many many many folks that have loved, supported, and nurtured this dream, the space, and me along the way.
Blood. Sweat. Tears. For real.

05/01/2015

We want to thank the beautiful spirits that made it out to the Net*Werq last weekend. It was an amazing conversation that reminded us the many levels of why Oakland has our heart !