Book Club

On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Fifth Element Book Club will gather virtually to explore Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score . This groundbreaking work examines how trauma reshapes both the body and mind, and how pathways to healing can be cultivated through awareness, connection, and practice. Understanding Trauma and Its Impact Trauma doesn't just affect our emotional well-being; it has profound physical effects too. Van der Kolk explains how trauma can lead to alt

The launch of the Fifth Element Book Club offers a unique chance to connect through reading and reflection. This monthly virtual gathering focuses on texts that inspired the Fifth Element Framework, helping participants deepen their practice of resilience, repair, and liberation. Our first book, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, is a powerful blend of Indigenous wisdom, ecological science, and storytelling. It invites us to see reciprocity and care as active, livi