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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 virtually. 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

Cody Rouge, 7425 Fielding St, Detroit. RSVP: 313-406-3275. ArtBlock Yoga – 6-7pm. Last Wed. Free yoga in the new art-infused space, ArtBlock. 1411 Holden St, Detroit. 313-871-4000 x 3. Tinyurl.com/y4xksa7g. The Sound of Soul: Experience Singing HU – 7-8pm. 3rd Wed. Dominican Center at Marywood, Lower Level, 2025 E Fulton St, Rm 4, Grand Rapids. 248-546-9224. Eck-Mi.org.

thursday

Virtual Thursday Connection Group – 8-9am. 1st & 3rd Thurs. 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, Jen Brown: JBrown@KeyConcerns.com. swcrc.com. Virtual Tai Chi Easy – 10-11am. Tai Chi Easy consists of 5 movements from traditional Yang-style tai chi that can be done sitting or standing plus other gentle movements, breathing exercises and self-applied massage. All movements are gentle. With Erin Reas. Suggested donation: $5/class. Via Zoom. To register: Erin@ErinReas.com. ReduceYourStressNow.com. Better Backs Yoga – 12pm. All levels. We explore different variations and styles of classic hatha yoga postures. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org. Parent-to-Parent Support Group – 6-7:30pm, 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. Wellness Workouts – 6:30pm. Customized fitness programs adaptable for all fitness abilities including body weight, core strengthening, cardio conditioning, HITT and exercise ball lead. Targets upper and lower body issues, create muscle balance and help increase energy. $10; first class free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Gong Meditation– 6:30-7:30pm. Gong meditation/ sound therapy is a unique type of sound practice that involves using therapeutic gong sounds and vibrations to bring about healing, insight, relaxation, stress and tension relief and so much more. $20. Bloom Transformation Center, 227 Iron St, Ste 122, Detroit. Tinyurl.com/y68tbup8. Sound of Soul by Eckankar – 7-8pm. HU is a sacred word to draw Soul closer to God bringing wisdom and awareness. Enhances any faith. Free. Eckankar, 320 E 4th St, Royal Oak. 248-546-9224. Eck-MI.org.

friday

Blend – 7-7:45am. Combines the flow of vinyasa with the guided challenge of slow burn. The pace of this class moves from some self-guided warm-ups into long-held postures that slow the body, focus the mind, and work toward a well-earned savasana. Citizen Yoga Studio, 1224 Library St, Detroit. 313502-5450. CitizenYogaStudio.com. Integrated Healing at The Shack – 10am-7pm. Receive reiki, energy work, chiropractic care, assisted stretch and breath, talk therapy and more. Direct holistic healing and intuitive counsel consultations available. Cost varies. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com. Candlelight Yin Yoga – 6pm. With Rae Golematis. A slow-paced, meditative yoga practice, where postures are held longer than in most other yoga traditions. Yoga 4 Peace, 13550 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate. Y4Peace.org.

saturday

Royal Oak Farmers’ Market – 7am-1pm. Yearround. Royal Oak Farmers’ Market, 316 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak. romi.gov. Saturday in the Park – 9am-3:30pm. Six miles of Hines Dr will be closed from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive for the public of all ages to enjoy running, walking, skating or cycling safely on a traffic free road. Free. Parking available at Nankin Mills & Helms Haven Park. Hines Park, 33275 Edward Hines Dr, Westland. 734-261-1990. WayneCounty.com. Fight + Surrender (Cardio + Yoga) – 11am-12pm. With Holy Yoga Detroit. Free. Durfee Innovation Society, 2470 Collingwood, Ste 213, Detroit. 313437-1549. DurfeeIS.org. Optimal Health & Healing – 12pm. Every other Sat. What does your nervous system have to do with health & immunity? Learn how to take your health to the next level naturally with Dr. Elizabeth Sisk. Free. Wellness Center of Plymouth, 1075 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth. RSVP: 734-454-5600. WellnessPlym.com. Fireside Youth Meditation Workshop – 12-1pm. A great workshop for kids who will do activities and learn breathing exercises to help them be more mindful. S’mores kits provided after the event for attendees and hot cocoa from local sponsors during the event. Free. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St, Detroit. DetroitRiverfront.org/youthmeditation2021. Detroit Reiki Share – 6-8pm. 4th & 5th Sat. Join Dr. Zee for an evening of focused intention on healing and connecting with others. A reiki share is a sacred space where practitioners and attendees each have a turn practicing in giving and receiving energy. Everyone welcome. $20 donation. Psychedelic Healing Shack & Vegetarian Cafe, 18700 Woodward Ave, Detroit. 313-366-2247. AKHealingArts.com.

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