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Reflections on 2020: lessons in patience & gratitude
This is a story of a year of transformation. I know that many of us have been eagerly awaiting an ...
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Outdoor yoga opportunities in & around DC
I've always loved outdoor yoga and I miss practicing in community, so I decided to investigate who was offering this ...
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Back on the trail: running (years!) after baby
I can run again! It took me eight and a half years after my second child was born to start ...
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Resources for supporting emotional well-being in kids – spring 2020 edition
Since schools shut down on March 13, I've been overwhelmed by all the amazing online opportunities and homeschool suggestions that ...
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Winter & Spring 2020 Events
Update March 2020: Obviously most of the remaining events here will be canceled or postponed due to efforts to contain ...
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Ring in the new year with wellness: Retreats & opportunities near & far
Need some time to focus on your wellness in the new year? Whether you're looking to give yourself a holiday ...
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Women’s Health and Wellness Day 9/21 expands for its third year!
This year's Women’s Health and Wellness Day organized by ITR Physical Therapy has moved to a larger space at the ...
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Movement, mindfulness & motivation at October 20 Women’s Health and Wellness Day
The second annual Women's Health and Wellness Day organized by ITR Physical Therapy will feature experiential sessions as well as ...
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Late Summer & Fall 2018 Events for Healthy Families
Here's the Mindful Healthy Life roundup of events for health- and wellness-minded families in Metro DC for late summer and ...
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Unique Summer Camps 2018
Still looking for camp for this summer? Here are a few unique options that promote mindfulness, wellness and nature connection ...
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Women’s Health and Wellness Day returns October 20
The second Women's Health and Wellness Day organized by ITR Physical Therapy will take place October 20, 2018 at Rise ...
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Yoga Collection Essential Oils Giveaway
To celebrate the fourth anniversary of the site and Mother's Day, I'm giving away a doTERRA Yoga Collection kit! This ...
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LoCo Wellness Expo debuts May 5 in Sterling
With the aim of inspiring connections in and around Loudoun County and helping wellness-seekers learn more about local businesses, the ...
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Rise Well-Being Center opens in Reston
Rise Well-Being Center is a unique new facility in Reston, Virginia offering movement and mindfulness classes, healing arts and energetic ...
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Beloved Yoga: A Sanctuary for All opens in Reston
Beloved Yoga: A Sanctuary for All in Reston, Virginia held its grand opening this past weekend to a great response by ...
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2017 DC Namas Day Yoga Celebration: glimpses from my mat!
The first Namas Day Yoga Celebration held in DC was a great success. I was honored to be invited to ...
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Namas Day Yoga Festival comes to Arlington 10/21
Namas Day Yoga Festival will bring together local yoga and mindfulness teachers and students for an inspiring day of practice ...
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Women’s Health & Wellness Day in Reston September 30
Women’s bodies go through lots of transition in a lifetime, and especially during the childbearing years. Women’s Health and Wellness ...
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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in Metro DC
Show the world you support breastfeeding by participating in World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 . There are events around town ...
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Well Ray 2017 brings hundreds outdoors for wellness
The Del Ray Business Association's Well Ray Festival on June 24 packed two large spaces with activities and vendors promoting health ...
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Love Your Body Yoga Festival shines light on wellness in & around Reston
The ninth annual Love Your Body Yoga Festival was a huge success bringing together dozens of wellness-minded vendors and hundreds ...
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Del Ray Business Association presents jam-packed Well Ray 2017!
With its many fitness studios and holistic-minded businesses and organizations, Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood is a natural place to host ...
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Kids’ Yoga Book & Toy Giveaway
The National Kids Yoga Conference is a terrific opportunity to learn about teaching yoga and mindfulness to children and to connect ...
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Love Your Body Yoga Festival returns June 11
Love Your Body Yoga Festival is one of my favorite days of the year. It's a terrific opportunity for families ...