Mental Health Awareness Day
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Palm Springs Cultural Center | Palm Springs, CA
About this Event
Health is not just absence of disease but a wholeness that involves
physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing.
- Sadha Guru
Join us for an insightful and experiential day of healing physically, mentally, and spiritually with local practitioners and professionals who truly are passionate about your, and this valley’s, wellbeing. In this insightful and embodied event, we will share tips and tools for healing that are practical, doable, and inspirational.
Come for a day of connection and care! We look forward to seeing you there!
Noon - 12:30pm
GATHER * SOCIALIZE * ENJOY LUNCH AT FARMER’S MARKET
12:30pm – 1:00pm
THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
Keynote Talk with Peter Bedard
1:00pm – 2:00pm
HEALING THROUGH THE BODY
A Conversation about Healing the Body in the Physical Form and Beyond
(Followed by Yoga Demonstration Technique by Wendy Ansley and the Students of COD)
Thalia Hayden (Moderator), Eva Alvarez, Wendy Ansley, Aida Johnson-Rapp
2:15pm – 3:15pm
HEALING THROUGH THE MIND
A Discussion about Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being
(Followed by Demonstration of Laughter Yoga with Adry Rubino, Laughter Yoga Coach)
Corey Roskin (Moderator), Dr. Karyl Ketchum, Dr. Douglas Sadownick, Hail Wiggins
3:30pm – 4:30pm
HEALING THROUGH THE SPIRIT
Spiritual Leaders in Dialogue about the Joys of Spiritual Practice
(Followed by Demonstration of Creating Your Own Mantra and/or Chant with Shelley Karpaty)
Councilmember Grace Garner (Moderator), Rev. Perry Lang, Rabbi Adina, Shelley Karpaty
4:45pm – 5:45pm
HEALING THROUGH THE DEATH EXPERIENCE
Facing the Next Chapter with Love, Support and Positivity
Craig Liebelt (Moderator), Glendon M. Geikie, Kara Hoppe, Ron Smith
6:00 - 7:00pm
SOUND BATH WITH KATT ADKINS
To keep this event accessible to everyone, we’re offering a sliding-scale ticket option. Please select the level that best supports your participation.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
MEET AND GREET
Info: GATHER * SOCIALIZE * ENJOY LUNCH AT THE FARMERS' MARKET
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
KEYNOTE - THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALING PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY
Info: Keynote Talk with Peter Bedard
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
HEALING THROUGH THE BODY
Info: A Conversation about Healing the Body in the Physical Form and Beyond
(Followed by Yoga Demonstration Technique by Wendy Ansley and the Students of COD)
Thalia Hayden (Moderator), Eva Alvarez, Wendy Ansley, Aida Johnson-Rapp
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
HEALING THROUGH THE MIND
Info: A Discussion about Mindfulness, Mental Health and Well Being
(Followed by Demonstration of Laughter Yoga with Adry Rubino, Laughter Yoga Coach)
Corey Roskin (Moderator), Dr. Karyl Ketchum, Dr. Douglas Sadownick, Hail Wiggins
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
HEALING THROUGH THE SPIRIT
Info: Spiritual Leaders in Dialogue about the Joys of Spiritual Practice
(Followed by Demonstration of Creating Your Own Mantra and/or Chant with Shelley Karpaty)
Councilmember Grace Garner (Moderator), Rev. Perry Lang, Rabbi Adina, Shelley Karpaty
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PM
HEALING THROUGH THE DEATH EXPERIENCE
Info: Facing the Next Chapter with Love, Support and Positivity
Craig Liebelt (Moderator), Glendon M. Geikie, Kara Hoppe, Ron Smith
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
SOUND BATH WITH KATT ADKINS
Where is it happening?
Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 22.07









