Hello there and welcome back to Thrivencyâs weekly newsletter! ðð―
The promise of a new week means the gift of a new batch of wellness events. Todayâs local event lineup will focus on all the happenings you can check out now through March 2026.
Oh, and an exciting updateâĶ Iâm adding one more city to this list thatâs probably well overdue. One of the most wellness-obsessed cities, Los Angeles, will now be featured in this series. Welcome, West Coasters! ðī
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Before we dive in, I want to share a little bit about this weekâs sponsor. Especially because itâs my newest brand, Thrive Accessories! ðĪ
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ð Charlotte, NC Events
SPONSORED EVENT: Lift Off: A Pilates Experience ðâïļ (Feb 22) - Itâs going up at the official launch party for Thrive Accessories! The event page may say sold out, but youâll want to give @shopthriveaccessories a follow on IG, TikTok, or Threads this week for the chance to win our last-chance ticket giveaway ð
Galentineâs Flow + Tea Social (Feb 15) - Experience sisterhood and something sweet at this movement-focused Galentineâs event
Pour Into You: Galentineâs Wellness Experience (Feb 15) - Attend a thoughtfully-curated event for women who love Pilates, fresh flowers and self-love
Sound & Stillness Sound Bath Saturdays (Feb 28) - Participate in a sound bath experience where softness, healing, and grounding is top-priority
Healing is the New Hustle (Feb 28) - Mix & mingle with fellow wellness and service providers during an empowering afternoon
The Well: Wellness Experience for the Christian Creative (March 15) - Join a day of workshops, mindfulness sessions, and networking for Christian creatives
8th Annual Black Mental Health & Wellness Forum (March 19) - Join a forum equipping Black youth and young adults to reimagine the narrative around mental health and wellness
Black Girl Wellness 2026 (March 21) - Due to weather, this event was rescheduled. In case you missed it the first time around, catch the opportunity to attend Charlotteâs only all-Black wellness experience
ð Atlanta, GA Events
Black Health Matters Winter 2026 Health Summit & Expo (Feb 21) - Join a transformative day of programming designed to address major health concerns and interventions for the Black community
Wellness and Words (Feb 21) - Experience mindful movement through a grounding flow and then finish the day with a community journaling experience
Parenting Workshop Series: Postpartum Wellness (Feb 21) - RSVP for a free workshop for busy parents who want to center mindfulness
Grounded And Guided Wellness-Return to Self: Visualization & Energy Reset (Feb 25) - Slow down, soften, and release during a transformative energy reset for busy professionals and creatives
"ZEN FOLK" Yoga & Live Sound Experience (Feb 28) - Immerse yourself in a Black History Month-themed yoga and sound experience
Frenchy & The Fellas 2026 Wellness Event (March 14) - Dive into a unique menâs health, wellness, and lifestyle experience
Embodied Pilates (Every Thursday) - Experience Pilates through a somatic lens through this unique movement-based class
ð Raleigh/Durham, NC Events
February Meditate & Mingle with Abhaya Wellness (Feb 19) - Experience a guided meditation and develop your mindfulness practice in community
Bloom & Chat (Feb 22) - Sip herbal tea, create floral art, and connect with others through this soulful wellness experience
The BE WELL Sessions (March 1) - Leave it all on the mat during this unique class blending yoga, Pilates, and barre
Triangle Yoga Festival (March 7) - Explore a half-day experience to practice yoga with other experts and enthusiasts
Womb Walks: A Gentle Walk For Hormonal Health (March 8) - Connect with a welcoming, outdoor walking community for women
Womenâs Wellness Collective (March 20) - Join an in-person wellness hangout complete with on-site mammograms and health screenings
Wellness on Tap (March 21) - Sample a variety of fresh juices, syrups, and blends at this wellness tasting experience
ð DMV Events
In My Mom Era: Prenatal Edition (Feb 21) - Join a gentle, supportive space to connect with other expectant women, learn from trusted resources, and ask the questions that donât always make it into the group chat
Food is Medicine (Feb 21-22) - Make cooking a tool for healing by learning the principles of Ayurveda
Movement & Mocktails (Feb 28) - Dive in to a guided yoga session, light refreshments, and community connection
A Skintimate Affair (Feb 28) - Join beauty entrepreneur Keiarna Stewart at an intimate brunch for beauty lovers
Roots & Remembrance (Feb 28) - Bond over shared stories across the diaspora and learn the healing properties of plants in this
Women's Health Summit: Her Seasons, From Menstruation to Post Menopause (March 28) - Participate in a transformative summit that will arm women with resources to support their physical and mental health
Free Men's Wellness Group (Feb 23, March 9 & 23) - Explore an intentional space for men to reflect and connect without the pressure to perform
Pilates & Prompts: A workshop series (March 1, 15, and 29) - Join a three-part series that combines movement with mindful journaling
ð New York City Events
Namast'ay with Nanu (Feb 15) - Register for an all-levels yoga class and grab a friend for special pricing for pairs
Galentine's Glow (Feb 15) - Enjoy a beginner-friendly, high-vibe Pilates event for the girls
Wellness Wind-Down Hour w/ Flora Healing BodyWorks (Feb 25) - Unwind from daily stress with meditation, movement, and meaningful connection
Free Yoga Class at Essex Market (March 1) - Relax and relate at this accessible yoga session offered in both English and Spanish
Wellness - Mind Body & Money in Harmony (March 7) - Thrive mentally and financially by learning practical tools in this immersive workshop
Elsewhere & Associated Present: Coco & Breezy @ Carpark (March 21-22) - Join a unique, wellness-focused listening experience for the release of the Free Your Soul EP
Little Caribbean Community Yoga w/ Nardge (Wednesdays and Saturdays) - Blend breath, balance, and intention in this community yoga class
ð Los Angeles Events
Love Jones & Love Poems: A House Flicks Experience (Feb 13) - Join a sultry and soft evening celebrating love through the iconic film Love Jones, while participating in a guided love poem writing moment
Juke Joint for Jilly (Feb 13) - Gather for a community listening experience full of softness, flow, and ease for Jill Scottâs latest album, To Whom This May Concern
bell hooks Yoga: Love As Practice (Feb 14) - Experience a grounding tea ceremony, mindfully move through a gentle yoga flow, and end with a guided meditation centered on bell hooksâ teachings on love as an ethic
DADâS HAUS - LA Fatherhood Circle (Feb 18) - Discover an intentional space for fathers to share experiences, build bonds, and prioritize their well-being
Unstoppable Wellness Meetup (Feb 18) - Pull up to a wellness meetup with an authentic and open-minded community
BEAM x WalkGood L.A: Regulation As Resistance Healing Circle & Yoga Flow (Feb 21) - Navigate politically charged times with this educational and yoga-focused workshop
Outside with the Homegirls (Feb 22) - Join an all-womenâs yoga, hike, and sound bath experience
Wellness Reset (March 21) - Pause, reset, and realign during this intentional and approachable wellness experience
Thanks for reading! Weâll meet you right back here next week for the very first edition of the Origins of Wellness series ð
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