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How’s your January going? Maybe 2026 already has you messed up and you need to de-stress. Or maybe it’s been a slow start, and you’re just looking to get out the house.
Either way, I’ve got you covered. 😉
Check out our brand new Local Event Lineup below! This curated list is jam-packed with amazing wellness experiences taking place now through the end of February.
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📍 Charlotte, NC Events
Soundtrack Session: Reset & Release (Jan 14) - Join a space for men to hold conversation, be musically creative, and prioritize their mental well-being
Yoga for Mental Health (Jan 24) - Attend a free, soulful yoga class held once a month by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The Art of Intention (Jan 27) - Connect with fellow attendees to celebrate the positivity in each other’s lives
You ARE That Girl: Mind, Body, & Soul Experience (Feb 7) - Discover a wellness experience to refill, reset, and reconnect, ultimately reminding you that you’re that girl
Matcha, Tattoos & Pilates (Feb 8) - Attend an event blending wellness and art in a unique setting for tattoo lovers
The Mindful Mile (Every Friday) - Join a walking community for women who want to bond and move their bodies together
📍 Atlanta, GA Events
New Year, New Resources: A Coping Skills & Healing Workshop (Jan 10) - Participate in a group workshop helping attendees learn practical mental and emotional coping skills
R&B Yin Yoga (Jan 18) - Attend a yoga pop-up class set to the sounds of slow and soulful R&B
Cookin’ Up Wellness: A Plant-Based Cooking Experience with Chef Chew (Jan 25) - Celebrity Chef Chew will lead a hands-on culinary experience centered around plant-based cooking
Brain Health and Wellness Symposium (Feb 7) - A half-day event by The Joi Life Foundation to help the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) community and caretakers invest in their brain health
Breathe by Shanice (Every Tuesday) - Check out a free, 60-minute yoga flow crafted for community healing
Signature Stretch Sunday (Every Sunday) - Participate in a meditative movement session led by a certified stretch and mobility coach
📍 Raleigh/Durham, NC Events
The Reset Room (Jan 10) - Attend an intimate gathering to help women explore healing strategies in an honest, safe environment
Mix & Mingle — Sisters in the Triangle (Jan 17) - Enjoy an intentional opportunity to mingle and build connections with other women in the Triangle
Soundbath - Chakra Balancing & Soul Healing (Jan 23) - Nurture your mind and body with the healing sounds of Sunlove Outreach
Winter Reset (Jan 31) - Check out a free half-day reset to try out a variety of wellness services and shop local vendors
Mental Health Check-In: Food, Feelings, & Connections (Feb 2) - Participate in a guided conversation to explore how food affects mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing
Recharge + Rise Social for Raleigh Wellness Professionals (Feb 5) - Join this monthly health social with other Raleigh-based wellness professionals
Dance Fitness Wednesdays with Daraya (Every Wednesday) - Break a sweat during this Zumba-style dance class to the tunes of Salsa, Reggaeton, Belly, and Hip-hop
📍 DMV Events
DMV Does DC Drip & Chill (Jan 11) - Experience an intimate wellness gathering while receiving an IV drip treatment and refreshments
Worship & Pilates (Jan 11) - Attend a unique event where you can receive a powerful word and Pilates session all in one
Demati Yoga + Social: A Community Drop-In Experience (Jan 14) - Partake in an all-levels yoga flow, followed by connection-building
Round Up: Welcome 2026 (Jan 18) - Enjoy a wellness-focused Sunday Funday complete with refreshments, mingling, and raffles
Zero On Zero - Wellness Summit (Jan 24) - Check out a full-day summit dedicated to non-alcoholic beverage discovery, tastings, and workshops
The Barre Classic (Jan 25) - Kick off the year with a barre fitness experience to work on balance, strength, and posture
Resonance & Renewal: A Sound Bath Experience with Phim Her (Jan 31) - Enjoy a community-centered healing practice, facilitated by a skilled sound bath leader
📍 New York City Events
Yoga & Sound Bath for Presence & Stress Release (Jan 17) - Release your stress with a one-hour yoga and sound bath experience
Euphoria Yoga at Jiu Livre (Jan 17) - Blend mobility, strength, and mindfulness during this 45-minute yoga practice
Visions at Vanity (Jan 25) - Plot your next move at this quarterly wellness planning workshop using accountability and sisterhood to support growth
The Alchemy of Renewal: When Hormones and Emotions Transform With Power (Feb 5) - Discover the lesser-known information needed to navigate peri/menopause and maintain wellbeing
The Mental Wellness Workout (Jan 25, Feb 8, and Feb 22) - Partake in a 75-minute holistic experience designed to build emotional resilience, reduce stress, and help you reconnect
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