About us
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people?
You've found it! At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
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Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers feminine energy in any form, fostering growth and resilience by providing a positive space where everyone can thrive through self-discovery and community.
This nonprofit and is founded and led by Gayla Gongwer, a seasoned educator, trainer, and facilitator, who brings decades of experience and energy to her work. Driven by her commitment to creating positive change and fostering inclusivity, Gayla invites you to join her in making a difference through "Our Safe Space" and beyond.
Non-Discrimination Policy
At Our Safe Space, we are deeply committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic that makes each individual unique.
We celebrate diversity and recognize that our strength lies in the richness of our differences. We are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, dignity, and understanding, where everyone feels valued, heard, and safe.
This commitment extends to all aspects of our organization, including programs, events, and interactions. Together, we strive to create a space where everyone can truly belong and grow.
Upcoming events
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Vision Board Workshop on River Road!
Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, USVision Board Bash: Dream It, See It, Create It!
Whether you're a first-timer or a vision board veteran, this is your chance to gather with friends, get inspired, and have a little creative fun while you map out your best life. Let’s turn dreaming into doing — together.
And yes — friends, sisters, neighbors — bring ‘em along! The more, the merrier.
We’ll kick things off with some lighthearted conversation about goals, manifesting, and setting your sights on the life you want. Then it’s time to dive in and create your board — your way. There are no rules when it comes to picturing joy, success, or your next big adventure.
We’ll bring the poster board, scissors, glue, and a stash of supplies. You bring your ideas, your favorite people, and anything else you want — magazines, stickers, glitter (if that’s your jam). Or bring your laptop and make a digital board.
Make it a party. Make it a vision. Make it yours.
3rd Thursday of the month
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Natural Grocers - Tucson River Road
5600 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - HERE!
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPalOur Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
8 attendees
Sound Healing Session at Open Lotus Meditation
Open Lotus NEW Location, 2500 North Pantano Road. Suite 100, Tucson, AZ, USTHIS IS NOT A FREE WORKSHOP - but I can tell you it is a STEAL at the price of $30.00. You deserve it!
Save money and buy a FIVE SESSION PACKAGE FOR ONLY $99.
I did. And yes, I will be there with you at the event.
SIGN UP (AND PAY) FOR THE EVENT AT THIS LINK!
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LINK ABOVE.
AN RSVP WON'T DO IT!
Buy a PACKAGE! Five sessions for $99 - only $19 a piece.This will be an hour+ of total relaxation in an intimate and private setting in Midtown. Conducted by Padma Rukmini devi dasi herself
You'll relax, let go of what no longer serves you, align your chakras, and awaken your heart and body to healing.
WARNING: Padma's sound baths are addicting. I am not kidding. You'll want to come back every week. I do.
May 22nd
11:00pm - 12:30pm
Open Lotus Meditation NEW LOCATION
2500 North Pantano Road Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85715
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT THE LINK ABOVE.
AN RSVP WON'T DO IT!
Question? Email OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.comLooking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter HERE
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPalOur Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
1 attendee
Happiness, Laughter, and Relaxation Session with Jim Twomey
Tucson City Council Ward 6, 3202 East 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, USHappiness & Laughter Session
Happiness and ease aren’t as far away as they sometimes feel—they’re closer than you think, and laughter is one of the quickest ways to get there.Join us for an uplifting hour designed to help you:
- Lift your mood and boost your happiness
- Support your immune system
- Connect with others in a genuinely joyful way
Together, we’ll breathe, stretch, laugh with our problems (instead of at them), and wind things down with a short, deeply relaxing meditation. It’s playful, lighthearted, and—yes—completely free.
Laughter really is contagious. If you can smile, giggle, or even just sigh dramatically, you can do this. All you need is a little openness and a willingness to play.
- May 23rd
- July 25th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Midtown - Ward 6 Office
3202 East 1st Street - East Room
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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COME TO THE BACK DOOR AND RING THE BELL FOR ENTRY.Jim Twomey has been coaching, mentoring and transforming the lives of individuals – and leading laughter sessions - for 20 years. He goes beyond motivation to deliver simple, fun & powerful processes that create LASTING emotional freedom.
Over the years, he’s discovered a proven 5-step process that eliminates struggles with anxiety, depression, and fatigue in as little as 8 weeks. His work has been featured at: United Way, PIMA Community College, and CareMore Health Systems.
Jim is the author of Happiness Handbook: from Depression to Delight.
Website: DepressionAndAnxietyBreakthrough.com=======
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - HERE!
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPalOur Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
7 attendees
Group practice: Meditate to become yourself again
Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ, USThis session, we'll explore a grounded, practical meditation you can do to reestablish natural contentment, dispel chronic negativity and brain fog, and feel like your old self again. As we get older, many people start to lose touch with the things that used to bring them joy. Responsibilities pile up, days blur into each other, and it's easy to push off the things we used to care about until "someday." However, there are practices that can be done in however much time you have available to bring your true self back to light, all it takes is intention and consistency.
Chairs are available for up to 15 people, or, if you prefer, you can bring a mat or cushion. We might also sit outside on the shaded patio when the weather is nice.
Your instructor:
I’m Lindsay Kriebel, an instructor (skt. acharya) with Open Heart Sangha. I’ve practiced with Open Heart for going on 5 years, following 10 years of throwing every self-help solution I could find at addiction, depression, and social anxiety. It’s taken me this long to see that complex problems can’t be solved by more overthinking. Simple solutions like developing compassion for myself and others work exactly because they are so basic. When I’m not seeking spiritual realization, I’m a librarian, seeking information for law students at the University of Arizona.Open Heart practices are for anyone who has an interest in spirituality and creating meaningful change in their life. We focus on down-to-earth practices that can be felt, practices that transform your mind, body, and heart. For those who wonder what your true nature is and how to become yourself again, please join.
Read more about Open Heart here, or check out our dedicated meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/open-heart-guided-group-meditation/
In these hour and a half sessions, we will discuss our experiences and personal practice for the first half-hour, then I will guide us through sitting practice on a different theme each week. Themes will include:
- What is your true nature? (hint, you are good)
- Compassion in a world on fire
- Awakening: what is it, how do you get there?
- Digital divide: why in-person community matters
- Meditation for neurodivergent minds: no willpower required
- Full healing of trauma: no dream too big
Donations appreciated! Suggested donation - $5-10, first session free
4 attendees
Past events
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