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Ready to get outside this season? I’ve got a fresh lineup of wellness events that you should check out to kick your wellness routine into full gear this May and June. From the streets of NYC to the beachy shores of LA, there’s a little something for everyone this month.

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🔎 In this issue:

📍 Charlotte, NC Events

📍 Atlanta, GA Events

  • Spring Sound Bath Pop-Up: The Darwin Hotel (May 17) - Sink into the Darwin Hotel courtyard as the sun sets and crystal singing bowls fill the air

  • Mantra Mondays: Sculpt & Glow (May 18) - Reset your Monday with a full-body Pilates session, followed by complimentary chair massages and healthy sips

  • Messy in the Middle (May 20 | Online) - Designed for women 40+, this live interactive workshop connects the dots between hormonal shifts, sleep disruption, and brain fog

  • Yogi Night Out (May 23) - Wind down your Saturday evening with a heated vinyasa flow into restorative holds, followed by juice shots and a social hour

  • Black Men Heal: The Climb (May 31) - Meet at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve for a free guided wellness hike created specifically for Black men seeking a judgment-free space

  • Art in the Park (June 13) - Grab a blanket and join a free, laid-back afternoon of open art-making, soft music, and community affirmations

  • Sweat & Slay Social (June 27) - Pull up in your best merlot, berry, or pink for a high-energy afternoon built for women who move with confidence

📍 Raleigh/Durham, NC Events

📍 DMV Events

  • Wellness Walk & Talk (May 16) - Lace up and head to Anacostia Park for a gentle Mental Health Month walk with guided reflection prompts and mindful movement

  • Body + Balance: Moving Through Tension (May 17) - Designed for women carrying a lot, this intimate experience pairs a slow-tempo strength workout with a therapist-led mental wellness session

  • R&B + Yoga (May 30) - Flow through a guided yoga session set to soft R&B vibes in a beautiful private loft

  • Spring Forward Into Wellness with Ky:Yoga and Brunch (May 31) - Roll out your mat on the National Mall for a chill yoga flow, then refuel with brunch

  • Core Memories: A Mommy & Me Movement Experience (May 31) - Bring your mini for a gentle core and pelvic floor class built for mothers

  • Faith, Flow & Confidence (June 13) - Wear your pinks and show up to this beginner-friendly yoga experience for a gentle confidence reset through movement

  • CREATE. HEAL. BECOME. (May 30, June 6 and 13) - Designed for young people ages 13–21, this free multi-session creative wellness series pairs professional artists with licensed therapists to help the next generation explore identity, emotions, and self-expression through hands-on art

  • FRIENDSALIKE Social Walk (Every Tuesday) - Pop up to this weekly curated stroll to develop genuine connections at golden hour

📍 New York City Events

  • Brooklyn Glow: A Mental Health Walk + Reset (May 17) - Move through a multi-sensory afternoon designed to clear your mind and leave you genuinely glowing

  • IT IS WELL (May 23) - Walk into this four-hour women's wellness experience in ready to release what you've been carrying

  • Brown Girl Empowerment Inc.: Wellness in the Park (May 30) - Kick off your Saturday with a run/walk through Brooklyn, then settle into a full morning of yoga, Pilates, boxing, and community

  • Wellness Social at Kerry Berry (May 30) - Listen in to an expert-led conversation on the mind-body connection and plant-based living

  • Harlem Wellness Festival 2026 (May 30) - Descend on Marcus Garvey Park to experience the full force of the minority- and women-owned gyms and studios that have built Harlem's wellness culture

  • Wellness Networking Mixer (June 6) - Stop in at a Saturday night mixer where wellness professionals, fitness enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs connect

  • The Luxury Times: The Wellness Social (June 14) - Kick off your Sunday with an optional run/walk, then settle into a full day of movement, recovery, and wellness amenities

  • SPAPEAU Wellness Walk (June 14) - Lace up for this second annual community wellness walk for a feel-good afternoon of movement and positivity

📍 Los Angeles Events

Thanks for being here! Next up, we’ll dive back in to our original series, Origins of Wellness series. See you next week 🌍

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