Hey y’all! It may not be Thursday, but I’m popping back into your inbox with a very special edition of Thrivency’s weekly newsletter. 👋🏽
Last week, I sent out our monthly lineup of local wellness events happening throughout June and July. But you may have noticed a key date missing. 👀
This newsletter is entirely dedicated to all of the great wellness experiences I found celebrating Juneteenth! Yes, Juneteenth has come to be associated with festivals, cookouts, and moments of reflection. But I also think there’s no better time to pour back into mindfulness and well-being ⤵️
🔎 In this issue:
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📍 Charlotte, NC Events
Juneteenth Wellness Celebration (June 19) - Burn it out with a 45-minute HIIT class led by lululemon ambassador Randi Lee, then cool down with wellness vendors and a cold plunge
Juneteenth Basketball Tournament (June 19) - Lace up at Steele Street Park for a fully inclusive, neurodiverse basketball tournament from AEC and Historic Paradise Foundation's Angels
Wealth Awakening Weekend (June 19–20) - Spend Juneteenth weekend building toward financial wellness with an experience including live music, poetry, and a seminar tackling financial health and business strategy
Queen City Spirit Market | Charlotte Juneteenth Marketplace (June 20) - Shop, connect, and celebrate at a free Juneteenth marketplace honoring liberation through artisan goods and handmade wellness products
Coffee & Create Art Workshop: Juneteenth & Father's Day (June 20) - Sip a warm drink and create something lasting through a relaxed family art workshop honoring Juneteenth and Father's Day
📍 Atlanta, GA Events
Summer Solstice & Juneteenth Freedom Sound Bath (June 19) - Gather with this mother-daughter duo weaving crystal singing bowls and herbal wisdom into a sound healing ceremony
Juneteenth R&B Pilates (June 20) - Move through a chill Pilates flow set to smooth R&B
Juneteenth Celebration & Health and Wellness Expo (June 20) - Honor freedom and wellness with a free afternoon of informative health booths, community vendors, and culture-filled activities
Yoga on the Green: Juneteenth Edition (June 20) - Bring your mat for a soulful outdoor yoga practice celebrating the freedom of wellness
📍 Raleigh/Durham, NC Events
Trap Mat Pilates: A Pilates & Hip-Hop Experience (June 19) - Trade typical hot Pilates for a heated mat session set to hip-hop and trap at Flow Corp
Juneteenth Afrobeats x Ballet (June 19) - Donate what you can for an energizing class blending Afrobeats and ballet, with proceeds supporting Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Outdoor Pilates on the "Lawn": A Juneteenth Wellness Experience (June 20) - Stretch and breathe on the sun-kissed lawn of the Historic Russell School in Hillsborough for a gentle Pilates session honoring Juneteenth
📍 DMV Events
Pilates in The Pines (June 19) - Spend Juneteenth morning moving from mat Pilates into a guided hike and closing with a reflections mixer
Juneteenth Yoga + Sound Bath (June 19) - Honor freedom and collective wellness with an intentional afternoon moving from breathwork into an energizing flow and closing with a restorative sound bath
Juneteenth Floral Design Workshop (June 20) - Slow down to craft a custom floral arrangement inspired by the colors and spirit of Juneteenth
Wellness Walk & Talk (June 20) - Move at your own pace through Anacostia Park for a gentle group walk blending light movement, and guided reflection prompts
Fitness at Franklin (June 20 + Saturdays through July) - Take over Franklin Park through group cardio boxing into R&B Pilates into Trap Yoga, with live DJs setting the pace
📍 New York City Events
A Juneteenth Plant Therapy & Cultural Art Experience (June 19) - Reflect on roots, resilience, and growth at this hands-on plant therapy experience
Juneteenth Day Ride: Brooklyn (June 19) - Pedal a leisurely 12-mile route and take in the sites that shaped Brooklyn's Black history
Let's Liberate: A Juneteenth Celebration (June 19) - Gather for a free, all-levels yoga practice guided by three teachers and live drumming
The Fly Financial Connect & Drive: Juneteenth Golf Networking (June 20) - Spend Saturday on the green, where a hands-on golf clinic meets financial wellness
Prana in the Park: Juneteenth Edition (June 21) - Wear your red, black, green, and gold to Faber Park for an uplifting outdoor yoga class honoring Juneteenth
📍 Los Angeles Events
Juneteenth Freedom Ride, L.A. (June 19) - Pick your distance — 9, 14, or 19 miles — for the third annual ride Juneteenth through historic African American sites in central LA
A Juneteenth Gathering (June 19) - Settle into Reed Park for a free community experience that weaves healing and culture into one communal celebration
Juneteenth FLOW (June 19) - Commemorate emancipation with a donation-based yoga class, where every dollar supports Crop Swap LA's mission
JUNETEENTH with Black Rocks (June 20) - Rock climb, dance, and celebrate at Black Rocks' biggest Juneteenth fundraiser yet
Thanks for reading! See you soon for the next edition of our Origins of Wellness series 🌍
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