Wellness in Washington: February 2024
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Thursday February 1
Stead Park Recreation Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (link)
11:00am-12:00pm
Stead Park: 1625 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) are pleased to invite you to join us at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of DPR’s first Net Zero recreation facility.
Friday February 3
Black History, Black Healing, Black Health: A Community Forum on on Mental Health (link)
06:00pm-09:00pm
Busboys and Poets: 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
An impactful community forum: "Black History, Black Healing, Black Health: A Community Forum on Mental Health in the Black Community."
Moderated by Marta Golden, author of empowering books including "The New Black Woman" and "The Strong Black Woman," our panel includes distinguished guests
- Dr. William Lawson
- Dr. Amber Thornton
- Faith Brooks
They'll discuss pressing mental health concerns within the Black community and strategies to foster well-being. Copies of their insightful books will be available for purchase, followed by a book signing.
Saturday February 3
Injury Prevention & Strength Workshop for Runners (link)
01:00pm-03:00pm
Healthy Baller Speed and Performance Center: 4944 Wyaconda Rd, Rockville, MD 20852
Get ready to delve into a comprehensive educational program designed to empower you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to optimize your mobility for running.
Pure Sweat Float & Sauna Popup at SoulCycle Georgetown (link)
SoulCycle Georgetown: 1042 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20007
Sunday February 4
Mindful Movement + Yoga Nidra with Sound Healing (link)
02:00pm-03:30pm
Eaton Workshop: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
As a Mindfulness teacher Hamilton guides a gentle and smooth yoga practice as a Hatha based style class. 40 minutes of grounding techniques & poses to break up tension in the body in order to connect the mind. Yoga Nidra to reflect & rest after the practice lead by gentle crystal bowl & flute sound healing. Pranayama lead breath control leading into meditation.
Galentine’s Event with Kindred Yoga (link)
01:00pm-04:00pm
Yoga Barn: 44 West Earleigh Heights Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146
Kindred Yoga is excited to come out of our winter hibernation for our next community event at Yoga Barn. The afternoon will begin with a 45-minute all-level yoga flow, immediately followed by the opportunity to socialize with your best gals and others in the local community. Threadwell Consignments and the gals from Sparked Together, our permanent jewelry friends based out of Baltimore, will be there. We will also have some sips and light bites.
Monday February 5
Gentle Yoga in the Galleries: Monday Nights
06:30pm
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington: 3550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Unwind and invite balance in this flowing, gentle yoga class. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a gentle practice suitable for all levels. On Monday nights in the beautiful Tiffany Gallery. Start your week on a positive note.
Wednesday February 7
Watercolor Paint Making with Earth Pigments with Lianna Zaragoza
06:30pm-08:30pm
Washington Printmakers Gallery: 1675 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Learn to process earth pigments for watercolor paint making and develop a personal palette of artist quality watercolor paints. In this class we will learn about foraging for pigments responsibly while developing a relationship to our natural surroundings.
Thursday February 8
Global Mental Health & Well-Being Initiative Inaugural Seminar (link)
04:00pm-06:00pm
Georgetown University School of Health Riggs Library Healy Hall: 37th st NW, Washington, DC 20007
Join us and our keynote speaker, Dr. Judith Bass, PhD, MPH, MIA, for her discussion of "The State of the Field of Global Mental Health"
Friday February 9
Free SSP Wellness Event: Yoga with Sarah Cope (link)
06:00pm-07:00pm
Healey Family Student Center: 3700 Tondorf Rd Dance Studio B, Washington, DC 20057
SSP is excited to offer a free yoga class taught by one of our fellow SSP students, Sarah Cope. Sarah specializes in teaching both power yoga and restorative yoga classes in a way that is designed to be accessible to new yogis and push more experienced practitioners.
Saturday February 10
You Are Enough: Self Love Through Sound (link)
02:00pm-03:30pm
Eaton Workshop: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Join us for an opportunity to practice self kindness and self compassion by immersing yourself in a guided meditation and soundbath experience with meditation teacher and musician Ofosu Jones-Quartey (Born I) and renowned harpist Kim Sator. No prior experience necessary. You Are Enough.
Sunday February 11
Yoga + Crystal Bowl Sound Bath at National Building Museum (link)
09:00am-10:00am
National Building Museum: 401 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join us for yoga at DC's National Building Museum, featuring an all-level yoga flow led by instructor Beth Wolfe, accompanied by a sound bath led by Mel of Beyond Yoga, a yoga teacher certified in crystal alchemy sound healing.
For the duration of the class participants will enjoy a sound bath featuring seven crystal alchemy bowls, which promote balance and relaxation.
We will practice under the colossal, 75-foot-tall Corinthian columns in the Great Hall of The National Building Museum, America’s leading cultural institution devoted to interpreting the history and impact of the built environment.
Monday February 12
Mindfulness Workshop at the Courthouse Library
06:30pm-07:30pm
2100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Get ready to take on 2024! Our experienced volunteer will present a mindfulness workshop around fresh beginnings, coziness and the New Year.
Tuesday February 13
Qigong for Community (link)*
12:15pm-12:55pm
Georgetown University Healey Family Student Center: 3700 O St NW Studio B, Washington, DC 20057
Join us at Black Box Theatre to practice the ancient practice of Qi-Gong with the Georgetown community for a sense of peace and mindfulness.
Explore the profound benefits of the ancient practice of Qigong's gentle movements and breathwork. These sessions aim to harmonize mind, body, and spirit, offering a powerful toolset for stress reduction, mental clarity, and personal empowerment.
*GU faculty & retirees only
Thursday February 15
Do You Mind? An Intro to Meditation (link)
07:00pm
Sixth and I: 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
If you’ve been looking to start a meditation practice or deepen an existing one in the new year, find some peace of mind with meditation teacher Alison Cohen. She introduces a variety of Jewish, Buddhist, and Jewish Buddhist meditation techniques to help you strike the right balance in your life and get into a positive headspace for a fresh start to 2024.
Saturday February 17
In Love with Me: A Mini Retreat for Self Care and Self Love (link)
11:00am-12:30pm
Red Bird Retreats: 3950 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Red Bird Retreats is hosting a mini retreat for individuals to celebrate Valentine’s Day with carving out some time for themselves. We invite you to explore a holistic approach to self-love through guided experiences with trained professionals. This 90 minute retreat will be centered around rest, relaxation, and art-making as an act of self-care. And as an added bonus, we will be calming our nervous systems through a sound bath paired with a session of restorative yoga and gentle movement. This will be a unique opportunity for anyone who is interested in celebrating their creativity and engaging in healing practices.
Sunday February 18
The Rest Sessions: Chill Yoga for Embodied Black History (link)
11:00am-12:15pm
Eaton Workshop: 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Join the calm/cool collective in celebrating Black History Month with a yoga series honoring changemakers who’ve contributed to our collective liberation. Integrating various yoga styles, meditation and community connection, each class will be an embodied remembrance of the spirit and wisdom of specific Black luminaries in history.
Guided by Bria Hamlet, and inspired by the teachings of Audre Lorde, this session creates space for us to move instinctively and intuitively. We’ll get curious and suspend judgment about our bodies’ responses to breathwork, hip openers, and slow Vinyasa flows. This practice is designed to liberate the body and steady the mind, allowing our most authentic selves to rise.
Monday February 19
Beginning Week of DC Fray Pickleball League NOMA (link)
06:00pm-10:00pm
Kraken Kourts: 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
At DC Fray we’re on a mission to make fun possible. Through social sports leagues and special events, we help you connect with friends, make new ones, and play more often. All of our leagues, policies & rules are built to support the #FrayLife mission!
Friday February 23
How Hands Made Us Human: Gallery Talks & Tours (link)
11:00am-01:00pm
National Museum of Natural History Hall of Human Origins: 1000 Madison Dr NW, Washington, DC 20560
Learn about how primate hands have helped them evolve many ways to move through the world, from swinging under tree branches to walking on their knuckles to running on two feet. Explore how humans evolved hands specialized for making and using a variety of tools and how our hand anatomy impacts what we can do in our daily lives.
Saturday February 24
Pure Sweat Float & Sauna Popup at LuluLemon (link)
10:00am-02:00pm
LuluLemon Georgetown: 3265 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Sunday February 25
Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop (link)
09:30am-1:30pm
Foundation Fitness of Ashburn: George Washington Blvd, Ashburn, VA
Put yourself in the expert hands of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment. Find out how you can utilize oxygen and cold exposure to optimize body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology.
Monday February 26
Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (link)
02:30pm
Kennedy Center The Reach: 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566
Launched as a partnership between Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, this program offers internationally acclaimed dance classes for people with Parkinson’s Disease in more than 250 communities and 24 countries.
For these classes, join local Dance for Parkinson's Disease certified instructor Lucy Bowen McCauley for a free workshop where participants are empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative. Live accompaniment is provided for each class by Taylor Carson.
Wednesday February 28
Duo’s Therapeutic Massage Techniques Workshop (link)
03:00pm-04:00pm
Balian Springs: 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312
Thursday February 29
Color of Wellness: Conversations to Promote Health, Wellness, and Equity (link)
11:00am-03:00pm
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, College Park Dr, College Park, MD
Join us for an exciting event that celebrates all aspects of wellness! At Color of Wellness, we believe that health and wellness should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or identity. Through engaging conversations, we aim to promote inclusivity and equity in the wellness industry.