International Day of Yoga with WeTheHealers at Union Station

OVERVIEW

In celebration of International Day of Yoga (June 21, 2026), our collective proposes a vibrant, community-centered wellness activation at Union Station that transforms the East Hall into a destination for movement, restoration, and cultural connection. Timed alongside Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, this event invites commuters, families, tourists, and downtown DC residents into accessible wellness experiences in one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.

PROGRAMMING CONCEPT

• Chair Yoga for Travelers + Commuters: Quick, accessible movement mini-sessions, designed to relieve tension and stress for people on the go.

• 10:15am – Yoga for Inflexible Folks & Fathers: A welcoming beginner-friendly yoga class with Yogi TB and Tara Aura, centered on fathers, caregivers, and their adult/teen/tween children. Ages 12 and up.

• 11am – Summer Solstice Flow: An uplifting all-levels yoga flow celebrating vitality with YogiTB.

• 12pm – Cello Yoga Experience: A gentle music-infused yoga session with Tara Aura featuring Adia's immersive cello accompaniment to fill the majestic Union Station hall, paired with breathwork for nervous system reset and emotional regulation.

• 1pm – Summer Solstice Soundbath: Guided sound meditation led by featured artist and wellness curator Tara Aura, using grounding acoustic instruments for a calm listening experience.

PRODUCING TEAM

Interdisciplinary artist and wellness consultant Tara Aura Purnell is a yoga instructor, sound healer, and Founder of Blind Seed, with 12 years of experience producing marketing activations for festivals, museums, universities, hospitality, and cultural institutions. Morgan Fykes is an event producer, coach, storyteller, experience creator, connector, and yoga teacher based in DC, who loves helping people turn their dreams into reality! Leslie Isler is a mindfulness consultant and experience strategist who creates space for holistic well-being through her brand, Wellness on the Fly. Tierra “YogiTB” Briscoe is a trauma-informed Wellness Architect, former Federal Special Agent, and founder of Tierra Briscoe Wellness, who has over 18 years of yoga experience, creating transformative healing activations for high-stress and underserved communities across the U.S. and abroad.