Climb Out of the Darkness

Healing Circle

Counseling will host Climb Out of the Darkness, the world’s largest regional climb, at 10 a.m., June 24, at Deep Run Park, in Richmond, to raise awareness of pregnancy and postpartum mental health disorders. Onsite registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Money raised will provide funds to local groups and organizations for low-cost training in perinatal mood disorders to providers in underserved areas, law enforcement, legal experts and primary healthcare providers, and mentor peer supporters and group leaders.

Survivors of postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and psychosis from all over the world will walk, stroll or climb together to symbolize their collective rise out of the darkness and raise money for Postpartum Support International, a nonprofit organization and online community of support resources for parents around the world. This climb is unique because doctors, therapists, hospital administrators, researchers and other professionals will be walking arm-in-arm.

Register in advance online (required) at Give.Classy.org/climboutrichmond. Sponsorships from local businesses are also being accepted. For more information, call local climb leader Jasmine Sheffield at 804924-7600 or email Community@HealingCircleCounseling.com.

The Great Virginia Greenup Returns Keep

Virginia Beautiful is a statewide nonprofit that began as the Virginia Anti-Litterbug Council in 1953 to address the “menacing litter problem” on our highways. Their mission is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment. As they celebrate their 70th anniversary this year, they’re aware that there is still so much to be done.

Every year they host the Great Virginia Greenup, which runs from the first day of spring until the first day of summer— June 21. They’ll be cleaning up roadsides, playgrounds, parks and waterways to continue to tackle the litter problem. And they invite us to do the same.

The public can join existing events or organize their own events with a group. Report your activities and results and be entered to win prizes through the duration of the Great Virginia Greenup.

For more information or to donate, visit our website for more info: KeepVirginiaBeautiful.org.

Men’s Wellness Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT.

Topics

n Lifestyle choices that add years to a man’s life and life to his years n Tips to maintain youthful energy, a desired weight and a healthy libido n Strategies for optimal eye health n Good posture techniques for peak human performance and pain-free aging n Habits that create resilient kids and a lasting legacy

SPEAKERS n Ben Greenfield, human performance consultant and author of 17 books including Boundless Parenting n Dr. Eric Plasker, chiropractor and author of The 100 Year Lifestyle n Dr. Tracy Gapin, board-certified urologist and author of Male 2.0 and Codes of Longevity n Dr. Krista Burns, chiropractor, founder of the American Posture Institute and author of The Posture Principles n Christopher Smith, co-founder of Family Brand and the Campfire Effect, creating leaders at home and in business n Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified optometrist and pioneer in neuro-optometry n Dr. Tarin Forbes, board-certified integrative doctor specializing in anti-aging and metabolic medicine n Dr. Alan Christianson, naturopathic endocrinologist specializing in thyroid disease and author of The Metabolism Reset Diet and The Thyroid Reset Diet

Admission is $59, which includes all Tuesday evening sessions and a oneyear membership to KnoWEwell. To learn more and register, visit Tinyurl.com/KWWmen or scan the QR Code.

Thegraduating class from Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center 200-hour teacher training program on April 16 includes Evelyn Beaumont, Karen Canody, Dorothy Fountaine, Susie Hayden, Sade Johnson, Heather Myer Barker, Kristi Pollard and Karen Whitacre.

The Glenmore ERYT-500 facilitators are Carolyn Hazel, Randi Weiss, Sue Agee and Mary Lou Bean. One of the longest-running programs in Richmond, this was their 18th year. Glenmore will be offering the program again in September, and applications are available at GlenmoreYoga.com. See ad, page 23.

Olayinka Ase has graduated from the Maryland University of Integrative Health with a certificate in herbal studies. She began self-studying herbal medicine more than 10 years ago before studying in a formal program. She offers two comprehensive wellness programs: helping children detox and recover from lead exposure, and supporting brain health after suffering a traumatic brain injury or concussion.

Ase also uses them to cleanse, nourish and fortify feminine spiritual energy. She uses divination to provide intuitive oracle card readings to identify psychological, emotional and energetic stagnation, as well as herbs and other natural medicines to help with spiritual and health journeys. She continues to study all healing modalities to understand how they complement one another and contribute to an individual’s whole health.

For more information, call 804-386-1318 or visit JuJuBushMed@gmail.com.