Yuria Celidwen

Yuria Celidwen, an Indigenous contemplative studies scholar of Nahua and Maya descent and author of Flourishing Kin, guides an enlightening session on connecting with one's roots. She discusses the importance of remembering ancestors and revitalizing language for a sense of belonging. Yuria shares a transformative meditation, encouraging listeners to envision their lineage and the lands their ancestors walked. This heartfelt journey highlights the deep connections between heritage, home, and the natural world, offering a powerful path to inner peace.

Dr. Yuria Celidwen, a Nahua and Maya research scientist blending Indigenous wisdom with academic inquiry. She explores Indigenous sciences as relational knowledge. She recounts Mesoamerican narratives and rituals as ways of knowing. She outlines an ethics of belonging and speaks about translating ceremonial, communal practices into contemporary research and action.

Dr. Yuria Celidwen, an Indigenous scholar of contemplative studies and author of *Flourishing Kin*, invites listeners to explore their relationship with water as more than just a resource. She emphasizes water’s restorative qualities and its transformative power. Through sensory engagement, like listening to flowing water, Yuria encourages reflection on emotions and belonging in nature. The conversation fosters a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness with water, urging us to cherish and protect this vital element.