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The holiday rush is right around the corner, which makes this the perfect time to schedule time for a little rest on your calendar. ‘Tis the season for reflection, a reset, or the rush you can only get from your favorite wellness experience.
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📍 Charlotte, NC Events
Black Girl Trail Club (November 14) - Participate in a beginner-friendly hike on Torrence Creek Greenway with good company
FlowLyfe Guided Meditation Session (November 15) - Slow down your Sunday afternoon with a guided meditation at the Cornwell Center
Pilates + Matcha Tour: Charlotte (November 15) - Bring your besties to NC Dance District for a Sunday that pairs a 40-minute mat Pilates sculpt class with a complimentary matcha and a boutique pop-up
The Soft Rest: Yoga Nidra & Sound (November 18) - Sink into stillness with guided yoga nidra and immersive sound healing
FELT: Stretch + Mobility (November 21) - Start your Saturday with a stretch and mobility class at MoveStudio
BGT’s Sip & Stretch (December 13) - Spend a Sunday afternoon at the VAPA Center where you can stretch, mingle and fill your cup
Yoga on the Rooftop (Every Sunday) - Flow on the rooftop of the Harvey B. Gantt Center, then wander the galleries once class ends
📍 Atlanta, GA Events
Analog Hobby Cafe-Dekalb UGA Extension (November 14) - Lean into cozy fall vibes at this Wellness with Cole Coaching event, designed to help you unplug and embrace creativity through coloring, collaging, puzzles and more
Savasana & Chill Men’s Health & Wellness Market (November 14) - Pull up to Fetch Park at The Works for a market centered on men’s health and wellness
Ital Eats and Retreats Wellness Day Retreat (November 14) - Slow down at this women’s-only day retreat at Freedom Sanctuary in Atlanta, where plant-based meals, slow-flow yoga, and a sound bowl meditation help you pour back into yourself
Beyond the Senses: An Immersive Pilates & Sound Bath (November 21) - Blend mat Pilates with a sound bath and sensory exploration at this cozy evening
WELL CONNECTED: The Girlsgiving Anniversary Experience (November 21) - Celebrate four years of WomenxWELL with an afternoon built around yoga, Pilates, sound healing and community
Self-Ease Yoga Saturdays (November 21) - Yoga, sound and wellness take over Buckhead Art & Co for a gallery-set on Saturday morning
R&B Yoga: Reasonable Doubt (December 5) - Move through an R&B yoga class themed around Reasonable Doubt at Stellar Power Yoga
📍 Raleigh/Durham, NC Events
MY Sound Bath + Reiki Meditation Experience (November 13) - Slip into a candlelit sound bath at Midtown Yoga Durham, with optional hands-on Reiki
November Sound Bath in Apex (November 14) - Let crystal bowls and gong carry you through a monthly sound bath at Soulful Strength Yoga
Pass the Gravy, Not the Drama: A Pre-Holiday Practice (November 19) - Practice staying true to yourself at this monthly reset in Durham, where old patterns meet a little humor and a lot more compassion
Pleasure Pilates Vol. 5 (November 29) - Celebrate your body at this downtown mat class built around hip opening and pelvic floor work
Sound Bath at Dorothea Dix Park (November 29) - Wind down the holiday weekend outdoors with a community sound bath in the park
Free Sound Bath in Raleigh: Midweek Sound Reset (December 2) - Break up your week with a free outdoor sound bath from She Healz at Fred Fletcher Park
Community Yoga & Sound Bath (Every Monday) - Start your week with a pay-what-you-can class at Tap Yard Raleigh
📍 DMV Events
Chef-Curated Sound Bath Brunch at 12 Stories (November 15) - Sink into crystal and Tibetan bowls on a rooftop above The Wharf, then settle in for a plant-based botanical brunch
Live Jazz and Gentle Yoga (November 20) - Flow through a candlelit gentle yoga class as a live pianist plays jazz at Spiritual Essence Yoga & Wellness in Upper Marlboro, with mats and props provided
Karma Yoga Brunch: Seed & Soul x Ebi-Ayo (November 22) - Practice yoga with purpose, then linger over brunch with Seed & Soul and Ebi-Ayo
Wellness Wednesdays at the National Portrait Gallery (December 16) - Take a midday mindfulness break with wellness expert Aparna Sadananda
Holiday Sound Bath for Emotional Preparedness (December 18) - Prepare your heart for the holiday rush with an evening sound bath at YOMEI
The Art of Remembering Series (December 20) - Come back to yourself at the final session of Eaton DC’s monthly workshop and sound series
📍 New York City Events
Masterclass: Hatha Yoga with Tonie Warner (November 13) - Dig into asana and non-duality at Arise Yoga Crown Heights in this special masterclass
Solange Candlelit Yoga Flow & Guided Journaling with Tea Service (November 15) - Flow slowly by candlelight to a Solange playlist at The Block in Brooklyn, then ease into a savasana sound bath and unhurried guided journaling
Kundalini + Somatic Yoga Workshop: Prosperity & Breathwork (November 15) - Work through breathwork, mantra and movement in Tribeca to clear stagnant energy and open yourself up to prosperity and possibility
BARRE @ MADE Hotel (November 22) - Start your Sunday on MADE Hotel’s indoor rooftop with a 50-minute mat barre class from BESA Movement Studio
Winter Wellness Gathering (December 3) - Settle into an evening of art making, guided discussion and sound meditation led by licensed art therapist Juanita Viera and music therapist Laura Foxx
📍 Los Angeles Events
Self Care: Yoga and Sound Bath (November 15) - Move through a 60-minute flow with Constance Hartwell, then sink into a sound bath by Sol & Sound at the California African American Museum
Love in Motion: Monthly Sound Bath (November 15 + December 13) - Regulate your nervous system with Alicia “ACE” Easter’s 60-minute sound bath at White Heat Yoga
Mothering the Mother: A Holiday Gathering for Moms (December 19) - Take a breath at this free, nurse-led holiday gathering for all kinds of mothers, with gentle movement, a clothing swap, and a holiday raffle
FIT AND WELL Fest with LATINAFest at the Metro (November 21) - Celebrate wellness and culture at a free festival inside the Wilshire/Fairfax D Line Station
Friendsgiving: Pilates, Sound Bath, Mini Massage (November 21) - Give thanks with an After Pilates Friendsgiving featuring a mat class, a sound bath and mini massages
Thanks for reading! We’ll meet you right back here next week for the very first edition of the Origins of Wellness series 🌍
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