calendar of events TUESDAY, JULY 3 Active Flexibility Workshop – 7-8:30pm. This workshop will include a dynamic warm-up sequence, soft tissue preparation (foam rolling and trigger point release), nerve glides and muscle activation and strengthening, including positional isometrics. Focus will be on the spine and back. $35. Elements Center, 2233 Wisconsin Ave, Ste 217, NW. Register: FrontDesk@ ElementsCenter.com. Info: ElementsCenter.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 5 Stress, Hormones and Health – 7pm. Free online class will address the most common mistakes that people make regarding trying to lose belly fat. Why you feel tired and cannot find the energy to get anything done. Free. Regenasyst Wellness and Health, virtually, online. Register: TreatYourselftoHealth.com. Info: 703454-9326 x0 or Info@TreatYourselfToHealth.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 7 Thrive Baltimore Presents Vegan Marketplace – 12-6pm. Come out and join us as Baltimore-area businesses and organizations show us what vegan goods and services they have to offer. Free. Thrive Baltimore, 6 E Lafayette Ave, Baltimore, MD. Info: Info@ThriveBaltimore.org or Facebook.com/ Events/197364197656861. Healing Through Your Akashic Records – 1-5pm. Akashic Records are vibrational information of every soul’s journey in physical form. Resolve recurring patterns, heal challenges and empower choices through a combined individual/group healing. $40. Rising Phoenix Holistic Center, 9028 Prince William St, Manassas, VA. Register: 703- 392-9200. Info: Billsanda@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 8 Yoga for Travelers – 1-3pm. Join Elizabeth Finnan C-IAYT, 500 RYT, for this unique workshop on how to practice your yoga when you travel. Handout and 4 practices provided. All levels welcome. No yoga experience required. Wear comfortable clothing. $32 for Rise members or $40 for nonmembers. Rise WellBeing Center, 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 150 (right side of building), Reston, VA. Register: RiseWell Being.Center/Special-Events. Info: 703-429-1509.
MONDAY, JULY 9
special event
Psycho-Bio-Acupressure (PBA) Level 1 Course
Presented by Manifesting Your Authentic Self LLC. with Dr. Fairouz Rouzaud, Director of the Institut Delatte de Psycho-Bio-Acupressure. This is the first course to become a Five Point Touch Therapy PBA practitioner. PBA is a method that releases the emotional blockages which can disrupt our lives by preventing us from being ourselves. $330.
Monday, July 9 • 9am-5pm Through July 10.
SpringHill Suites Marriott, Gaithersburg, MD. Register with Manon Billette at Pba.USA.Manon@Institut-Delatte.org.
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Washington, D.C.
THURSDAY, JULY 10RF
THURSDAY, JULY 19
Chakra Healing – 7:30-9pm. With author Michelle Fondin. Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy digests the ancient tradition of working with the seven chakras, using every aspect of the mind, body and spirit. Learn how to improve energy and vitality with practices and meditations. Books for sale and signing. Patrick Henry Meeting Room, Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA. Info: 703-938-0405 or FairfaxCounty.gov/ Library/Branches/Patrick-Henry.
Writing Your Truth – 4:30-6pm. With Elise Wiarda. Experience the powerful, mysterious and often surprising gifts that emerge as you listen to poetry, participate in simple exercises and begin to write. $20 (suggested donation). Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info: 202483-8600 or SmithCenter.org.
THURSDAY, JULY 12 Lunch ‘n Learn - Make a Great Day – 121pm. Kerry Wekel O, MBA; coach, yoga instructor, award-winning author and HR Director. Her book and program Culture Infusion: 9 Principals for Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Organizational Culture will transform and propel you to perform at your highest and happiest capacity. Lunch is provided by Rise. Free. Rise Well-Being Center, 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 150 (right side of building), Reston, VA. Register: RiseWell Being.Center/Special-Events. Info: 703-429-1509.
SATURDAY, JULY 14 Doggie Dip – 11am-2pm. Get ready for the dog days of summer with a clean canine. Bring your furry friend to Dawson’s for a dip. We provide the fun, shampoo and water. You do the washing. We will have doggy samples plus local vendors your dogs are sure to enjoy. This is an outdoor event. Weather permitting. Free. Dawson’s Market, 225 N Washington St, Rockville. Info: 240-428-1386 or DThomas@DawsonsMarket.com. Toward a Thriving Home Yoga Practice – 2-5pm. With Dr. Miles Braun. Build a thriving home yoga practice by learning foundational yoga poses, accessible meditation, key philosophical teachings and scientific findings about yoga. $20 (suggested donation). Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, 1632 U St, NW. Info: 202-483-8600 or SmithCenter.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 15
special event Illuminate Fairfax Mind-Body-Spirit Festival Featuring Energywork, Bodywork, intuitive readers, crystals, essential oils, luxurious spa products, jewelry and gifts, free workshops and more. $6 at the door or save $1 if purchased online.
Sunday, Juy 15 • 11am-6pm
The Illuminate Festivals, Tysons Corner Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA. Info: IlluminateFestivals.com/Fairfax. Tips and Tricks for Healthier Travel – 3-4:40pm. Don’t let travel derail your health goals. Learn the best strategies for planning and taking the healthiest trip of your life. Natural Living for Busy Professional Meetup Group, Dawson’s Market, 225 N Washington St, Rockville, MD. Register: Meetup. com/Natural-Living-for-Busy-Professionals/ events/251386260.
NaturalAwakeningsDC.com
Restorative Yoga with Reiki Healing – 6:308:30pm. With Elizabeth Finnan. Restorative yoga is gentle, with the use of props to support the body for peaceful relaxation. Reiki is a Japanese practice of sharing life force energy. In this workshop, you will experience the powerful healing combination of the two together. Wear comfortable clothing. $32 for Rise members and $40 for nonmembers. Rise Well-Being Center, 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 150 (right side of building), Reston, VA. Register: RiseWell Being.Center/Special-Events. Info: 703-429-1509. Stress, Hormones and Health – 7pm. See July 5 for details. Free. Regenasyst Wellness and Health, virtually, online. Register: Treat YourselfToHealth.com. Info: 703-454-9326 x0 or Info@TreatYourselfToHealth.com. What Works for You - Holistic Choices – 7-9pm. Come discuss what holistic living means and hear how other holistic parents implement decisions in their lives on a personal, familial and social level. Discussion facilitated by our new chapter co-leaders Shannon Pacheco and Jenn Michaelree Squire. First meeting is free and then $30/ year membership. Arlington/Alexandria Chapter Holistic Moms Network, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA. Info: MembershipHMNArlAlex@gmail.com or Chapters. HolisticMoms.org/Chapters/VA-Arlington.
FRIDAY, JULY 20 Soundscape by WovenGreen – 7:30-9pm. A meditative, healing sound experience which weaves native flutes, singing bowls, vocal toning, nature sounds and stringed instruments. $20 in advance or $25 at the door ($20 at the door for Rise members). Rise Well-Being Center, 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 150 (right side of building), Reston, VA. Register: RiseWellBeing. Center/Special-Events. Info: 703-429-1509.
SUNDAY, JULY 22 Introduction to Essential Oils – 3-4:30pm. A relaxed introduction to essential oils and how to use them effectively to achieve the health outcomes you’re seeking. Plus make a roller bottle blend to support your top health concern. Holistically Healthy Home, 122 Moore Dr, Rockville, MD. Register: Eventbrite.com/e/Natural-Living-for-Busy-LivesTickets-46810174492. Info: HolisticallyHealthyHome.com/Attend-or-Host-a-Local-Class. Make a Great Day – 3-5pm. With Kerry Wekelo, MBA, coach, yoga instructor, award-winning author and HR Director. In this interactive workshop, Kerry will share valuable mindful insights and specific techniques to elevate your day-to-day interactions with friends, family, co-workers, organizations and clients. $40 for Rise Members and $50 for nonmembers (includes book and cube tool). Rise Well-Being Center, 11130 Sunrise Valley Dr, Ste 150 (right side of building), Reston, VA. Register: RiseWellBeing.Center/Special-Events. Info: 703-429-1509.