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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Healthy Sex Class – 10am-12pm. This course discusses the importance of food, herbs, and exercise for a healthy sex life for men and women. You will gain an understanding of a wide variety of herbs for lovers that will heighten your sexual experiences. Hosted by Jesse R. Brown, ND, and sponsored by the Wholistic Training Institute. Join this free Zoom class at WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Herbs for the Heart – 10am-12pm. This course discusses holistic approaches to a healthy heart for better circulation, energy, and sex life—all while celebrating Healthy Heart Month. Hosted by Jesse R. Brown, ND, and sponsored by the Wholistic Training Institute. Join this free Zoom class at WholisticTrainingInstitute.com. Women’s Wellness Virtual Series – Feb 13-Apr 25. Learn how to discover our own voices, nourish ourselves, and partner with herbal medicine to heal ourselves and those around us. Restorative Yoga for Every Body with Mary Bue offered before each workshop. For more info & to register: MidwestWomensHerbal.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Herbs for Cleansing – 10am-12pm. Participate with us in the Motor City Cleanse. In this course, you will gain more understanding of a variety of herbs related to dieting, exercise, and cleansing for holistic weight loss. Hosted by Jesse R. Brown, ND, and sponsored by the Wholistic Training Institute. Join this free Zoom class at WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 World Yoga Day – 7-8pm. Join us from all over the world for a session to bring you to your mats and practice for peace within. Connecting our mind, body and breath with music in the comfort of our own home. Free. Register: Tinyurl.com/yy4s3g5b. GoodVibzYoga.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Marijuana is Medicine – 10am-12pm. Dr. Jesse R. Brown, the Wholistic Guru, will discuss the benefits of cannabis for you and your loved ones and how people are monetizing on the industry in Detroit. Hosted by Jesse R. Brown, ND, and sponsored by the Wholistic Training Institute. Join this free Zoom class at WholisticTrainingInstitute.com.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FRIDAY, MAY 7
daily Free 15-Day Meditation Challenge – 6am11:55pm. Join this challenge to get a free 15-day program introducing mindfulness and meditation. Get daily prompts explaining how to do sitting meditation plus mindfulness checks at the end of each day. Free. wix.to/kkAZB0A. Virtual Yoga – 9am-7pm. Virtual and in-studio yoga sessions at pop-up locations. Our wellness professionals will assist you on your journey. Info on classes & workshops: GoodVibzYoga.com.
sunday Black History Book Reads – 9am. On IG @girlz. empowered and on FB at Girls Empowered. We will be reading kids stories to share Black History books and authors. Each video will be posted for viewing at 9am. No ticket or pre-registration required. Find on IG/FB a list of the books we will be reading and where you can find them. Free. More details & events: GoodVibzYoga.com. Livestreamed Sunday Service – 9:55am. Unity of Livonia, 28660 Five Mile Rd, Livonia. UnityOf Livonia.org. ECK Light and Sound Service –10-11am. 2nd Sun. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org. Dance Meditation Technique – 10am-12pm. This 90-min, un-choreographed, whole-being workout is a drug-free, scientific technique and art for transforming tension into creativity. $10. Detroit Kung Fu Academy, 1353 Division, Ste 3E, Detroit. 248910-3351. DanceMT.com. Slow Flow Yoga – 11:30am. All-level practice offering an enjoyable balance between movement and stillness that encourages deeper feelings of calm, stress release and relaxation. A blend of guided flowing sequence of postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.
monday Sunrise Flow – 7-7:45am. Gentle vinyasa that intentionally opens and challenges the sometimes sleepy and stiff morning body. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313-502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Let’s Meditate Detroit: Free Guided Meditation, – 6:30-7:30pm. With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we generally sit on chairs to achieve yoga, effortlessly and spontaneously. As such no asanas (exercises) are required, no mat or special clothing. Campbell Library, 8733 Vernor Hwy, Detroit. 315-390-0278. DetroitPublicLibrary.org. Meaningful Mondays – 8pm. SevaLight Retreat Centre warmly welcomes everyone, of all faiths, meditation practices and traditions, to join us vir-
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tually. Will gather on video conference sharing in song/chants and inspiring readings from Mata Yogananda Mahasaya Dharmaji’s writings, followed by Pure Meditation and silent prayer. Free. Email by 10am any Monday to receive the info about how to join by video: Info@SelfRealization CentreMichigan.org.
tuesday Virtual Tuesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Tues. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Melanie Hojnowski: MHSecondStep@yahoo.com. swcrc.com. The Natural Playroom – 9am-3pm. The all-natural materials of wood, silk, wool and cotton impart a warmth and beauty that encourages babies and kids to explore the world around them. Gives kids an inviting space to play. $5-$8/family. Camden Rose Inc, 502 Farmer St, Plymouth. 734-927-5005. NaturalPlayroom.com. Chair Yoga – 10am. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Therapeutic Yoga – 10am. All levels. Perfect for those with back problems, healing injuries, inflexibility, weak abs or back muscles, stress, fatigue, overweight, depression and arthritic conditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org. Family Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. All ages welcome. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313-437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 12-1:30pm. 3rd Tues. Also 6-7:30, 4th Thurs. For parents and caregivers of children, adolescents and young adults. An open, welcoming group providing dialogue and peer support. Free. The Children’s Center, 90 Selden, Detroit. TheChildrensCenter.com. Iyengar Yoga Detroit – 5pm. Vibrant, dynamic, heart-opening Iyengar yoga class for all levels and abilities. Bilingual, Spanish. Free. 313-528-9493. For Zoom link: InfoAtIYDC@gmail.com. Facebook. com/IyengarYogaDetroit.
wednesday Virtual Wednesday Connection Group – 8-9am. 2nd & 4th Wed. With Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber. Opportunity to receive business referrals; form lasting business relationships with other working professionals; give a 10-min presentation about your product/service to an attentive audience; help others you know find the products/ services they are looking for and more. RSVP, Silvia Rainer: SRainer@PayChex.com. swcrc.com. Cooking Matters – 10:30am-12pm. Help end childhood hunger by inspiring families to make healthy and affordable food choices. Program to teach parents and caregivers with limited food budgets to shop for and cook healthy meals. Free. Brilliant Detroit
