WELLderness Journaling Workshop on August 3
Schedule
Sat Aug 03 2024 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm
Location
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens | Washington, DC
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About this Event
Piloted in 2021, "WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series" was developed to bring members of the community together (in person and online) to engage in activities that would have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. Throughout the year, people have the opportunity to participate in FREE wellness events that are centered around fostering better connections to self and the environment.
**Masks are no longer required. They remain optional for those who wish to wear one during a Friends event**
About the Instructor
About the Teaching Artist: Kristen Zory King is a writer, teaching artist, and yoga instructor based in Washington, DC. Recent work can be found in Electric Lit, The Citron Review, HAD, and SWWIM among others and she is currently at work on a collection of flash fiction stories, among other projects. In addition to her work on the page, Kris is also a yoga and movement instructor who enjoys crafting sequences that combine energetic breath work with joyful movement.
What you will be doing
Join Kris and the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens for a creative journaling workshop as part of WELLderness, a summer outdoor wellness series. In this 90-minute session you will be led through various journaling prompts alongside guided discussion and creative reflection, grounding yourself in community, gratitude, and as the poet Rumi declared, the "hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground." This workshop is free and open to all.
When
Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1:00pm. Check-in opens at 12:45pm.
Where
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. Participants will meet at the boardwalk, so arrive early.
Getting There
By car, there is a large visitors parking lot at the park entrance on Anacostia Ave and abundant street parking surrounding the park. By Metro, the park entrance is 1.0 mile from the Deanwood Metro Station and 1.3 miles from the Minnesota Ave Station, both on the Orange Line. By foot or bike, access the park via the Anacostia River Trail.
What to Bring
Participants should bring a water bottle, sun protection, and/or anything else one may carry when spending time outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for being outdoors.
Contact
For questions or concerns reach out to Zerline at [email protected] or 301.965.1994.
Learn about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@kenaqgardens) and visit us at www.kenaqgardens.org.
Where is it happening?
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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