WELLderness Meditation w/ Erika Smith- Sundays at 10am

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 events that center around fostering better connections to self and the environment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This grounding meditation practice focuses on nature as an ever-present support structure and connection with other human beings across space and time. Erika will guide you through visualizations and listening exercises to support the chakra system and body awareness, and end with Savasana to close the practice. Erika is a 200 hour yoga teacher with a background in agriculture, horticulture, mutual aid, K-12 and adult teaching focused on gardening, writing, internal connection, and designing social and physical spaces for community wellness. Visit her website here: https://www.uselove.org/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Things to note: Registration is free and required to attend. The park is accessible by car and there is a large visitor parking lot available for use. 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. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket/sweater/socks to stay warm and comfortable, bring a mat, cushion, or blanket to sit on, and bring anything else that will help sit or lay comfortably for the meditation. (Extra yoga mats are available to borrow if needed.) Participants should also bring a water bottle, snack, bug spray, sun protection, and/or anything else one may carry when spending time outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for being outdoors. Contact: For all other questions