WellcommDC [2.5.24]

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[HIGH FIVE] We gave a High Five to Whit Murray (@hiwhit), a yoga, Pilates, and dance cardio instructor at SoulFire Collective Yoga, Mind the Mat, and Alo Yoga.

WellcommDC: Where do you work…out?

Whit Murray: I teach mat Pilates at Alo Yoga in Georgetown, DC, yoga at SoulFire Collective Yoga in Clarendon, VA, and Pilates Boot Camp at Mind the Mat in Lyon Park, VA. I also love taking the Burn class at BASH with Alex Trakas (@lextrak13) and am excited to check out the new Cut Seven in Arlington!

WDC: What does “wellness” mean to you?

WM: Wellness is how I move, what I ingest, where my thoughts drift, and who I surround myself with. It's choosing consciously all the ways I can optimize my one experience here on earth.

WDC: What motivates you to take care of your wellness?

WM: Being able to carry all the groceries from the car in one trip, the thought of aging well into my 100s, and falling down icy stairs and standing up unscathed. My seven year career as a nurse prior to entering the fitness/wellness industry and seeing the direct correlation between active humans and healthy humans.

WDC: What are your wellness goals over the next twelve months?

WM: More joy through dancing, more connection by taking classes with friends, and better self-care through hydration (hate drinking water), adequate nutrition (RIP Girl Dinner), and sleep hygiene.

WDC: What advice would you share with someone looking to change their wellness routine?

WM: Start right now with who you are and where you are at. There is never going to be a more "optimal" time to begin. Find a movement practice that excites and encourages you so it feels less like work and more like a privilege you get to participate in.

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[RACE] The Army Ten-Miler Priority Race Registration opened. General registration opens on Wednesday, February 7th. Remember those New Year's resolutions, gang? And save the date: Sunday, October 13th. [Be All You Can Be]

[TRAINING] Aster Yoga Teacher Training begins a 200 hour teacher training on Friday, February 9th at Sonder Whole Fitness. Yes, YOU can start your journey to become a certified yoga teacher this month! In-person training classes will be held over eight weekends, running from February through May. [Namaste, Certified]

[COMMUNITY] MADabolic DMV is hosting a Moms Class at 14th Street at 10 am on Saturday, February 10th. Check out their additional events/clinics around town throughout the month. And a special congratulations to Kelsy Anne (@kelscooz) and Meghan Henderson (@meghhhen) on being named Lead Trainers. [MAD Props]

[CHALLENGE] Have you signed up for CorePower Yoga’s Power Love Challenge that’s happening this month? Let us know by tagging us on Instagram @WellcommDC as you’re making your way into the studio throughout the month so we can root you on and celebrate your power! [We Like A Challenge]

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Go For It,

Your WellcommDC Team (@wellcommdc)

Transform Your Self. Transform Your Community. Transform Your World.