“Livity isn’t something you study. It’s something you live. Pull up a stool, ask your question – no matter how beginner. The circle has no hierarchy, only truth.”
— Frontline Book Publishing
Rastafari livity is the daily practice of living in alignment with Jah – grounded in Ital (natural, plant‑based) food, reverence for the Earth, equality, and the sacred use of cannabis as a healing herb. It's about overstanding (not just understanding) that the Black man is the King of Kings, and that liberation begins within.
At our reasoning circle, you don't need to become a Rasta. You just need an open heart and a willingness to listen – and speak.
No salt, no meat, no processed foods – just fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs grown by the Earth. Live samples and recipes available at the circle.
Not a drug. A sacrament for meditation, healing, and reasoning. We discuss responsible use and the spiritual protocols around the chalice.
Each session is a raw, unscripted conversation. No stage, no microphone – just voices and a shared fire. Come early to sit close.
Elder Ras Iyah – 40 years of Rastafari practice. Discussion on the biblical roots of the herb, proper use, and the difference between recreation and reverence.
Limited seatingWomen in Rastafari – breaking patriarchal myths. Sister Ila talks about the role of the Empress, the significance of Empress Menen, and livity for all genders.
Live demo and tasting! Chef Kaya shows how to turn simple ground provisions into a feast. Learn to make chickpea curry and cassava bread.
The biblical origins of uncut hair, the story of Samson, and why Rastafari wear locks as a covenant. Bring your questions about maintenance and spirituality.
How do we build self‑sustaining communities? Panel with Frontline Book Publishing, local cooperative leaders, and a surprise guest.
The circle opens to everyone. Share a question, a poem, a song. Then we close with a collective chant – no experience needed.
— Marcus, first-time attender in 2024, now a regular in the reasoning circle.
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The circle has no walls. Your first step is simply showing up.
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