Medicinal Bath Workshop with Artist José Ortiz-Pagán

The FREE medicinal bath workshop with José Ortiz-Pagan is fully wheelchair accessible and equipped with ramps and elevators. This event will be primarily in Spanish with English interpretation provided. This medicinal bath workshop is organized in conjunction with Convalescence, an immersive art installation by artist Pepón Osorio presented by Thomas Jefferson University.

José Ortiz-Pagán will lead in sharing and creating a medicinal bath. This process is a custom that was passed down to him by his grandmother, who was a source of healing for her family and community. He believes that “although we may not all be healers, we are all keepers of information.” Attendees will create herbal bath soaks, working with rose petals, Anamu-Guinea Hen (petiveria alliacea), and Menta poleo (pennyroyal mint), plants often used by Caribbean folk medicine healers and are specific to healing long-endured trauma. Live music and non-denominational group prayers will accompany this immersive spiritual workshop. It will conclude with special instructions on how attendees should take their sacred baths when in the comfort of their homes. A traditional vegan-friendly Puerto Rican soup, Asopao de Gandules, or Pigeon Pea Stew, will also be served at the event.

PC: José Ortiz-Pagán