About Dora Kamau

Those who seek to live life awake, are often initiated through trauma or are drawn from interest.
From the moment Dora was born, life initiated her into the purpose and calling she embodies in this present moment:
As a wellness alchemist, Dora supports individuals seeking to turn their ‘wounds into wisdom’.
As a mindfulness and meditation artist, Dora creates expressions of presence for others to reclaim their peace and be sovereign in their healing.
As a dedicated student of life, Dora is in a constant state of learning. learning how it is she can be better, to better the lives of those she encounters.
Training + Qualifications:
B.A in Psychology from The University of Saskatchewan
BSc in Psychiatric Nursing from Douglas College
200 hr certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher from the Lab of Meditation
Crisis De-Escalation Certification
Feelosophy Hands on Training
Yoga Outreach Introduction to Trauma Informed Teacher Training
David Treleavans Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness course
Qualified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teacher through UCSD
19 hr Somatic Sound Practitioner
200 hr certified Himalayan-Vedantic Yoga teacher specializing in Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Kriya Yoga, Mantra, and Japa practice
“Our sweetness is going to taste different in the mouths of others, and that's okay. Come as you are"
Visions
To hold space for individuals to recognize the humanness in their life experiences.
To disarm the difficulty that arises within conversations of growth and self-accountability.
To liberate black women from the harmful societal confines of being black in wellness.
Values
I deeply value authenticity, compassion, honesty, integrity, trauma-informed care, love and openness.
Intention
My deepest intention is to create spaces where individuals are able to remember and align with wholeness of their being.

Bliss Your Heart
In November 2017, Dora founded Bliss Your Heart, a flourishing women’s community based in Vancouver, BC. Each workshop focused on creating awareness and conversations on self-care, self-love, and mental health.
From 2017 to 2020, she hosted and facilitated sold out in-person workshops and gatherings each month. Holding space for 50-60 women at a time, Dora’s most noticeable workshops included “Melanin Mixer”, “The Cool Girls Club” and “At Ease”.
Features and Publications
SFU The Peak - Dora Kamau is creating empowerment-focused spaces for women to heal
Kilter & Mint Podcast Episode - “Psych and Self-Care”
Douglas College Blog - “Dora The Self-Care Explorer”
Kristy Vail Podcast - "Manifesting Good & Bad + the Power of Pausing Before Responding as a Form of Self Care”
3rd Culture Kids - When I Grow Up I Want To Be Me
Blume - Self Care Sunday with Dora Kamau
OUAI - A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation with Dora Kamau
Little Burgundy x Reebok - It’s a Man’s World Feature
Essence Magazine - There’s Finally A Black Meditation Teacher On Headspace and It’s Kind Of A Big Deal
Washington Post - 3-minute meditation to tend to your inner garden
CNBC - 4 Empowering Affirmations for Imposter Syndrome
Spotify Newsroom - Tips and Tricks to Fight The Sunday Scaries