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Is it just me or is 2026 flying by?! The fact that this is the third Local Event Lineup of the year is blowing my mind. ðŸĪŊ

Longer days and warmer temperatures are right around the corner (or already here depending on where you live). Even more of a reason to get out, get active, and meet some new people in your community at one of the wellness events included in this month’s lineup!

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📍 Charlotte, NC Events

  • Women Who Win Yoga Mixer (March 22) - Partake in a free afternoon of gentle yoga, a wellness Q&A with Dr. La Joyce, and real community connection

  • Gentle Yin Yoga | Beginner Friendly (March 28) - This is your invitation to slow down — a soft, grounding yin practice for anyone who's always "on" and needs an hour to simply be present

  • Black Family Wellness Expo (March 28) - Bring the whole family for a free wellness expo celebrating physical, mental, and emotional health through community, connection, and joy

  • Pilates on the Patio: Earth Month (April 9) - Move through a sunset Pilates class, then stay to paint pots, plant something green, and sip a complimentary drink

  • Root & Rise: A Creative Arts & Wellness Experience (March 28 + April 18) - Reconnect with yourself through a four-part journey blending storytelling, poetry, gentle movement, and journaling

  • Sound & Stillness Sound Bath Saturdays (March 28, April 11 and 25) - Give yourself a soft landing for your weekend with this bi-weekly sound bath experience

  • Yoga on the Rooftop (Every Sunday) - Roll out your mat on the rooftop of the iconic Harvey B. Gantt Center for a creative vinyasa flow

📍 Atlanta, GA Events

📍 Raleigh/Durham, NC Events

  • The Black Oasis (March 21) - Step into a sanctuary crafted exclusively for your restoration, where Black artistry, creativity, and community come together to help you slow down and pour back into yourself (My new brand, Thrive Accessories, will be an on-site vendor!âœĻ)

  • Wine, Words & Wellness (March 28) - Sip, share, and soothe your soul at this open mic-style gathering where good wine and meaningful conversation flow freely

  • OKAYYY Body (April 11) - Show up for yourself at this curated full-body reset designed to leave you recharged, realigned, and glowing differently in Raleigh

  • April Awakening: A Spring Renewal Retreat (April 12) - Soften into spring at this dreamy indoor mini-retreat hosted by Be Well Co. Apothecary, where guided meditation, floral crafting, herbal blending, and intentional community come together to help you bloom into the new season

  • 4th Annual Adult Recess Festival (April 25) - Reclaim your joy at the country's only adult wellness festival rooted entirely in play, community, and the radical idea that having fun is good for you

  • Deep Stretch & Mobility Stretch Circle (Every Wednesday) - Give your body the attention it deserves in this intimate, small-group session designed to help you release tension, move more freely, and feel genuinely lighter

📍 DMV Events

  • Back Outside: Let's Take A Hike Edition (March 14) - Kick off the new season with a free, easy 4-mile hike and social at Lake Accotink

  • Nourish Her (March 21) - Pull up to this intimate fireside gathering where honest conversations about hormones, gut health, and emotional wellbeing take center stage

  • Stop & Breathe Wellness Event (March 22) - Give yourself permission to slow down and be pampered at this self-love-centered afternoon hosted at LUSH Cosmetics

  • HER: A Women's Wellness Social (March 28) - Show up exactly as you are for this wellness social led by women-owned wellness businesses in DC

  • Women & Wellness Powered by Herlistic (March 29) - Treat yourself to a restorative morning designed for women who are ready to pour back into themselves at the beautiful Viceroy DC

  • Vernon Maxwell Mental Health Foundation Conference (April 11) - Join former NBA player Vernon Maxwell and a panel of speakers for a candid, resource-filled conference on mental wellness

  • ROOTED (April 25) - Explore a culturally responsive mental health and wellness marketplace featuring vendors, healing-centered workshops, breathwork, sound healing, and free community care resources

  • Free Men's Wellness Group (March 23, April 6 and 20) - Explore a judgment-free space for men to slow down, reflect, and connect through honest conversation and collective healing

📍 New York City Events

  • The Gentle Reset (March 15) - Slow down and step into spring with a guided gratitude journaling experience and soulful sounds, hosted by a support community for women of color with chronic illness

  • Spring Awakening Yoga and Sound Bath (March 28) - Welcome the new season with a grounding yoga flow and restorative sound bath experience

  • Break Free: Helping Women Reclaim Themselves (April 9) - Join clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman for an empowering evening centered on building confidence, managing stress, and breaking free from what's holding you back

  • GLŌ and Thrive Wellness Reset (April 18) - Spend a full day resetting through yoga, candle making, meaningful conversation, and community connection in Jersey City

  • Faith & Fitness: Full Body HIIT with Joely (Every Saturday) - Sweat, pray, and connect with community during this uplifting faith-centered HIIT workout

📍 Los Angeles Events

Hope you enjoyed this month’s lineup of events! See you next week to share the next edition of the Origins of Wellness series 🌍

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