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photo of a waterfall taken by cindy lee

education and coaching centering the Global Majority (BIPOC)

for the collective liberation of us all

pleasure is possible.

how we can work together

Ascension Institute understands the importance of learning while living. We specialize in pleasure-centered support and education that reimagines growth and expansion without exploitation.

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Support

receive holistic coaching tailored to your professional and/or personal needs

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Sexuality

learn about sex and pleasure without guilt or shame

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Speaking

engage your audience with insightful workshops and training sessions

Our Mission

we support the wellness of those historically oppressed and exploited through education, empowerment, embodiment practices, and creative expression

Our Approach

Education

Empowerment

Experience

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About Cindy Lee

Cindy Lee believes we all can “live our best lives and stay ready”, urging others to recognize this as they infuse pleasure and joy into all things. Unlearning the toxicity of colonization, white supremacy, capitalism, and scarcity while (re)connecting with one’s innate wisdom is a driving force evident in her impact. The way that Cindy Lee thinks, their idea generation, and space-holding distinguishes their work from others across industries.

  • Testimonials

    "Cindy Lee is amazingly effective. Her voice is needed and she effortlessly provides us difficult information in a way that feels uncomfortable in all the right ways while also holding us in gentle love."

    Student, Professional Development

  • Testimonials

    “Cindy Lee Alves is AMAZING! The delivery ofthis topic couldn’t have been taught by a better person. A combination of humour and seriousness is necessary for such a heavy topic but Cindy Lee has it down so well”

    Student, Professional Development

  • Testimonials

    “Made me feel very comfortable and allowed me to write and express myself in ways I haven’t ever opened up.”

    Student

  • Testimonials

    “I love the way Cindy Lee creates an honest, insightful, wise space where we all can shimmy!

    Participant, Conference Workshop

  • Testimonials

    “Cindy Lee is sharp, informed, resourceful, and engaging”

    Participant, Conference Workhop

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