The Cool Down

3409 Connecticut Avenue Northwest,Washington DC 20008

25 July, 2021

Description

Summer wellness pop-ups featuring yoga, sound healing, and rotating mindfulness activities for people of color, benefiting House of Ruth. With temperatures rising, take a moment to cool off with intimate wellness experiences to soothe body and mind, hosted by the calm/cool collective. Gentle yoga + sound bath Indulge in a relaxing yoga experience guided by ccc founder Shakeelah Sutton, exploring movement and stillness with a gentle vinyasa flow followed by meditative Yin yoga postures. We'll conclude with a nourishing sound bath provided by sound healer, Jessica Gray. All experience levels are welcomed. July mindfulness activity: DIY Aromatherapy Eye Pillow Workshop Shakeelah will guide you in making your very own eye pillow, providing opportunity to experiment with various essential oils to create your personalized self-care tool. All materials will be provided. (August and September mindfulness activities TBD.) This pop-up is a part of our #SelfCareisCollectiveCare summer wellness campaign. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the House of Ruth to support their mission of empowering women, children and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse and homelessness. Can't attend but want to donate to the campaign? You can donate via Paypal or Venmo (@calmcoolco, include "HoR donation" in the notes). ---- About the calm/cool collective: The calm/cool collective is a wellness platform that offers healing through holistic wellness practices, mindfulness tools, and resources for BIPOC facing stress and trauma from their lived experiences, so that we can strengthen self-awareness, resiliency, and the ability to feel at ease in any given moment. Learn more at www.calmcool.co or follow us on Instagram @calmcoolco. About House of Ruth: House of Ruth offers comprehensive support for women, children and families. Our continuum of services encompasses enriched housing for families and single women, trauma-informed daycare for children, and free counseling to empower anyone, regardless of gender, who is a survivor of trauma and abuse. Our programs provide individualized support to rebuild safe, independent, and sustainable lives. Learn more at www.houseofruth.org. Registration implies acknowledgement and acceptance of the calm/cool collective Liability Waiver for you and your guests.