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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: The Power of Rest for Communities of Color

  • CURTIS JONES PARK 1941 Ferry Park Street Detroit, MI, 48208 United States (map)

Invigorate your wellness routine by joining us at CURTIS JONES PARK for the WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Summer Series!

The 6-week series pairs a 50-minute yoga class with curated community conversations.

We will also be giving away FREE goodies at each session to support your wellness journey.

The Power of Rest for Communities of Color: In her 1988 book A Burst of LightAudre Lorde wrote, "Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." 35 years later - her words still ring true.

Join us for a session of restorative yoga followed by a community conversation facilitated by Alyssa Williams of ASW Wellness on the power of rest and how taking care of ourselves is a priority for empowering our community.

We will be giving away 2 copies of Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Register to attend here!

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NW GOLDBERG DODGEBALL CHALLENGE
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