Black Women Get Fit - March 2025

We are pleased to partner with the Kansas City Health Department to spotlight HIV/AIDS this month. Join us in getting tested, and hearing about the increase in HIV/AIDS in Black women in our community!

8:00 a.m. - Doors Open/Check-in/Welcome

8:30 a.m. - An Inspirational Moment w/Erika Emerson

9:00 -Workshops begin - Each workshop is about 40 min in length, Workshops are designed to be Demonstration/General Information sessions . These sessions should provide you with new knowledge, skills, experiences to live a healthier life!

Think pub crawl - You will move to a different experience at the top of each hour. Only have time for one workshop, that is fine with us. Sign up for one, two or all three based on your schedule.

To register: Click the "Registration" box and Select 1 session for each timeslot. PLEASE ONE EMAIL PER REGISTRATION!

African Dance - An essential component of West African culture through dance that incorporates moves, rhythms & rituals central to tribal life and often participatory, with spectators being part of the performance. - Yaminah Muhammad, Esoke Cultural Arts Center

StarrMASTE' - StarrMASTE is a transformative somatic therapy experience designed to reconnect the body and mind. The class takes place in a comfortably heated room to enhance physical release and mental clarity. It combines guided meditation, tapping, breathwork, and isolated, held poses to encourage deep emotional and physical healing. Participants are invited to slow down, tune in, and cultivate inner strength and balance. - Starr Luvly, Starr Luvly Bodies

It's a Party on the Bike!- It's a party on the bike! Come and take the ride of your life. This cycling class is for everyone, from a first-time rider to a seasoned cyclist. This stationary ride will simulate varied terrains, from the flat lands where we are cruising like Sunday morning to the rock-steady rolling hills. This class has a great mix of fat-burning and strength training, all while partying on the bike to a playlist curated with old-school jams and new-school beats. This is a low-impact cardio-pumping class. Let’s ride to the rhythm and party on the bike.- Arricka Griffin, The Thinner Side

Walking with Me! - Southeast has a wonderful track that we can take advantage of. If you'd like to just go for a stroll, sign up for this walk, take a stroll on the track and meet new friends. Black Women Get Fit Volunteer

The Power of Small Changes - An engaging and interactive session designed to equip participants with simple, actionable health and wellness tips that fit seamlessly into everyday life. Rooted in the Quadrants of Well-Being framework, this session offers practical strategies to support whole-person health-physical, chemical, energetical , and psychospiritual. You'll walk away with easy-to-implement habits that , when practiced consistently, create profound shifts in how you feel, move, and engage with the world. No matter where you are on your wellness journey, this session will empower you with the confidence and tools to take small steps that lead to big transformations. Because when you nurture small changes, you unlock the potential for a healthier, more vibrant life. Bayleigh Petty, Small Changes, Big Shifts

Understanding Alopecia & Hair Loss and its Impact on Black Women - A discussion on a prevalent topic such as hair loss, particularly a type of alopecia that has had a major impact on black women. Vinesha Byers PA-C, Kansas Medical Clinic

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