FEATURED WORKSHOPS
Sufi & Daoist Healing Series: Affirmations of the Heart - Experience Affirmations and Acupuncture with Marie Najjar
Saturday, May 24th | 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $55 per person
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Join us on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM for the first session in the Sufi & Daoist Healing Series, “Affirmations of the Heart” to embark on a transformative journey that bridges the timeless wisdom of Sufi and Daoist mysticism.
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In this unique wellness experience, we invite you to explore the spiritual parallels between these two traditions—both of which seek unity with the divine and celebrate harmony between nature and the human spirit.
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This session will be facilitated by Marie Najjar, Doctor of Acupuncture.
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Through engaging activities and guided practices, you can:
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engage in heart-centered affirmations paired with an acupuncture point prescription designed to center the heart and regulate the nervous system.
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experience acupuncture and sound healing, and meditative reflection.
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share space with like-minded individuals on a journey of introspection, self-discovery, and holistic well-being.
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This workshop offers a safe, inclusive space to quiet the mind, nurture self-awareness, and embrace the universal threads that connect us all. Whether you're seeking relaxation, inspiration, etc. this harmonious fusion of wellness practices is designed to leave you feeling refreshed and uplifted.
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This event is brought to you by Flora and Fana Acupuncture and Willow Street Yoga.
Happy Knees with Joe Miller
Sunday, May 25th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $40 per person
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Do your knees ever feel stiff, achy, or vulnerable—whether during yoga or in daily life? Join us for “Happy Knees”, a supportive and educational workshop designed to promote long-term knee health through mindful alignment, increased awareness, and intelligent movement.
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In this workshop, you’ll:
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Learn how to protect and strengthen your knees in common yoga poses
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Explore how your hips, ankles, and feet contribute to knee stability
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Practice modifications and prop-supported variations to reduce strain
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Gain practical tools to build knee resilience—on and off the mat
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Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply want to move with more confidence, this workshop is ideal for practitioners of all levels.
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Leave feeling empowered, informed, and a little happier in your knees!
Purple Mountain Majesty: A Celebration of Summer, Sound and Prince!with Reggie Hubbard
Sunday, June 1st | 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $50 until 5/31; $55 the day of
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Dearly beloved, we are gathering once again—this time to welcome summer in true purple fashion: with movement, music, and the magic of Prince. 💜
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Join Reggie Hubbard for Purple Mountain Majesty, an unforgettable afternoon blending yoga, freeform movement, and sound healing. We’ll begin with an ecstatic asana practice (part flow, part dance party!) to celebrate health, life, and the creative spirit that Prince embodied. Come dressed to express your creativity, ready to flow intuitively, and open to celebrating life in glorious fellowship.
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After we sweat, sway, and stretch, we’ll drop into a luscious, extended savasana with sound featuring gongs, antique Tibetan bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments—allowing your body to integrate and rest in deep connection with community.
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This is a joyful, creative, and soulful offering to honor the vibrant energy of summer—and of course, the genius of Prince. ✨
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**All levels welcome. Bring your curiosity, your sparkle, and your open heart.
Let’s get through this thing called life—together.
Tai Chi Basics with Robert Anderson
Sundays, June 1st, 8th, 22nd, & 29th | 11:30am - 12:30pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $79
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Rooted in ancient wisdom and aligned with modern well-being, this workshop series introduces (or deepens) your practice of Tai Chi—a powerful moving meditation that builds strength, focus, and inner calm. Open to beginners and experienced practitioners alike, you’ll explore fluid movements, breath awareness, and the practical, self-empowering aspects of Tai Chi as a martial art.
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Classes will include:
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Gentle yet powerful movement flows
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Self-defense applications inspired by Chi Na, Shaolin & Wing Chun
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Mind-body awareness that complements yoga & meditation​​
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If you're looking to complement your yoga practice, relieve stress, or explore a new movement tradition, this workshop maybe for you.
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Instructor
Robert Anderson is an executive, educator, author, and a life-long student and practitioner of the martial arts. He is the Founder of Balanced Arts, an education company specializing in wellness, self-care, and personal development. He has spent over 30 years providing fitness and wellness instruction as a certified personal trainer, a decorated martial arts instructor, an adjunct professor, and a researcher/writer specializing in the topics of health, fitness, business, and personal development. His clients include athletes, executives, human resource teams, mental health professionals, active seniors, teens, special populations, and social emotional learning programs.
Tai Chi for Mental Health with Robert Anderson
Sundays, June 1st, 8th, 22nd, & 29th | 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $99
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In this workshop, experienced and beginning students learn Tai Chi’s four core mental health benefits: calming, grounding, letting go, and creating. Through slow, mindful movement and breathwork, Tai Chi helps ease stress, anxiety, and depression while building emotional resilience and physical balance. It’s a powerful practice for cultivating inner peace, clarity, and strength.
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*An e-workbook is included to support your learning at home.
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Balanced Arts workshops introduce students to the Yang style of Tai Chi. Using seated, standing, and moving forms, the workshops leverage partner drills (push hands), as well as some Tai Chi ball and Chi Gong. Workshop participants experience introductory basics as well as advanced movements and exercises in order to gain a full understanding of Tai Chi’s philosophy so that they can begin to incorporate it into their everyday wellness practice.
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Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact practice suitable for all levels. Whether you're new to Tai Chi or deepening a current practice, you'll find guidance, growth, and connection in every session.
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Instructor
Robert Anderson is an executive, educator, author, and a life-long student and practitioner of the martial arts. He is the Founder of Balanced Arts, an education company specializing in wellness, self-care, and personal development. He has spent over 30 years providing fitness and wellness instruction as a certified personal trainer, a decorated martial arts instructor, an adjunct professor, and a researcher/writer specializing in the topics of health, fitness, business, and personal development. His clients include athletes, executives, human resource teams, mental health professionals, active seniors, teens, special populations, and social emotional learning programs.
Yoga for Plantar Fasciitis with Joe Miller
Sunday, June 8th | 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $40
Are your feet trying to tell you something?
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Join us for a focused, feel-good workshop designed to support those dealing with plantar fasciitis, heel pain, or chronic foot fatigue. Whether you’re managing a flare-up or hoping to prevent one, this therapeutic session will help you find relief and build resilience from the ground up.
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Led by anatomy and injury prevention expert Joe Miller, this two-hour workshop combines yoga, self-massage, and functional movement to help you:
- Reduce pain and tightness
- Strengthen your arches, ankles, and calves
- Improve flexibility and circulation
- Discover daily tools to keep your feet happy and strong
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What You’ll Learn:
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Targeted yoga postures for foot and ankle health
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Techniques to release tension in the fascia
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Breathwork and mindfulness to support healing
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Easy self-massage and footwear tips
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Modifications for all levels and abilities
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Who It’s For:
This workshop is perfect for anyone experiencing foot discomfort, tight calves, or lower body tension — from runners to dancers to daily walkers. You’ll leave with practical tools and new insights to bring ease and stability into every step you take.
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**All levels welcome. Bring your mat, your curiosity, and your tired feet — we’ll take care of the rest.
Four Seasons of Forest Bathing with Susan West Montgomery
Saturdays, June 21st, September 20th, & December 20th | 3:00pm - 4:30pm EST | In-Person (Rock Creek Park) | $55 per session
Follow the Wheel of the Year through four seasonal forest bathing sessions in Rock Creek Park. Rooted in the Japanese wellness practice of Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), these sessions invite you to slow down and connect with nature’s healing presence—especially during the powerful moments of seasonal transition.
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Each walk offers a unique route and a fresh perspective on a familiar landscape, allowing you to experience the park’s beauty and energy throughout the year. You’ll be gently guided to tune into your senses—touching, smelling, hearing, and seeing nature with more depth and curiosity. Walks are not strenuous, but participants should be comfortable walking about a mile on uneven terrain.
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WHERE:
Each session will take place at a different meeting point in Rock Creek Park. Exact location and parking details will be emailed one week prior to each walk.
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Spring Equinox – Saturday, March 22 | 3:00pm–4:30pm
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Summer Solstice – Friday, June 21 | 3:00pm–4:30pm
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Fall Equinox – Saturday, September 20 | 3:00pm–4:30pm
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Winter Solstice – Saturday, December 20 | 3:00pm–4:30pm
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About Susan:
Susan is long-time member of the Willow Street Yoga Community and a Kripalu certified Outdoor
Mindfulness Guide. She provides customized outdoor mindfulness excursions in the Washington DC
region and beyond. She is also a passionate advocate and non-profit consultant who is committed to
leveraging natural and historic places to connect citizens, promote social justice, and foster health and
well-being. Learn more at www.susanwestmontgomery.com
Practical Tools for Neck & Shoulders with Joe Miller
Sunday, June 22nd | 2:30pm - 4:30pm EST | In-Person | Cost: $40
Long hours at a desk? Scrolling on devices? Carrying stress in your shoulders?
You’re not alone — and this workshop is here to help.
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Join us for a focused, hands-on session designed to release tension and restore mobility in your neck and shoulders. Whether you’re managing chronic tightness or just looking to feel lighter and more open, this therapeutic workshop offers tools you can return to again and again.
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Guided by evidence-informed yoga practices, you’ll explore:
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Mindful movement and stretching to gently unwind stiffness
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Breathwork to calm the nervous system and support release
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Self-massage techniques to ease muscular tension
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Practical posture tips to reduce strain in daily life
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What You’ll Walk Away With:
- Simple, effective strategies to ease neck and shoulder discomfort
- Better understanding of postural habits and how to shift them
- Tools for integrating more ease into your daily movement
- A sense of relief, relaxation, and renewed awareness
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Who It’s For:
This workshop is great for yoga students, desk workers, caregivers, creatives — anyone ready to feel better in their upper body without invasive treatments or endless stretching.
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**All levels welcome. Your body will thank you.