WellcommDC [3.11.24]

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[HIGH FIVE] We gave a High Five to Julia Duemler (@Julia_Duemler), a yoga instructor at Soulfire Collective Yoga. 

WellcommDC: Where do you work…out?

Julia Duemler: I teach both power vinyasa and yin yoga at Soulfire Collective Yoga in Bethesda. I also love riding my Peloton and taking my pup on long walks. 

WDC: What does “wellness” mean to you?

JD: Wellness to me is the balance of connecting mental, physical, and emotional well being. It’s how I speak to myself, how I push my body, and the support system I surround myself with. These three things need to be working together in harmony for me to feel my best. I feel in love with yoga because it allows me to improve all three of these areas.

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

JD: I want to live the healthiest life I can so that I can show up 100% for those around me. To be around long enough to have the ability to make lasting memories with my loved ones. To be able to have children and watch them age well into their lives. 

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

JD: Practice intuitive eating and movement. Eating when my body tells me it’s hungry and not feeling shameful about it. Allowing my body to rest when it tells me to. Allowing myself to move and feel without fear of judgement. Surrounding myself with people who cheer me on instead of tear me down. 

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

JD: Meet yourself exactly where you are. We’re all at different stages of this journey: one isn’t better, and one isn’t worse. You are whole, complete, and worthy exactly how you showed up. 

[COMMUNITY] To close out Black History Month, The PHYT Collective hosted a panel featuring leaders from the fitness and wellness spaces. Dr. Ashley Speights (@ashleyspeightsdpt), founder of PHYT, Chris Perrin (@chrisperrin7/), co-founder of Cut Seven, Coach G, founder of SWEAT DC, and moderator Whitney Stringer (@whitneystringerpr).

Whitney moderated an impassioned discussion about the unique challenges †they faced as new business owners, how they bring their values into their businesses, and why it's important for them to speak out and share these experiences not only with up and coming Black leaders, but the broader community. 

Check out the PHYT Collective for more free panels and educational workshops monthly.

[SHOUT] Alex Shabo (@alshabes) continues to crush it. She placed 1st AG/ 6th Overall Pro at HYROX Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can check out her classes at Cut Seven and Elevate for a thoughtful and challenging push to help you become a stronger version of yourself. [HT Caren Plummer @care_plummer)]

[FREE] Fittima Fitness and Definition of Fitness are hosting free classes for women on Sundays at 10 am throughout the month of March for Women's History Month. [HT Caren Plummer @care_plummer)]

[NEW] Mya Williams continues to expand her women’s only gym concept Her Flex Fitness by opening the Hyattsville, MD studio last month. [HT Marcus Lowe @MarcusXLowe)]

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Go For It,

Your WellcommDC Team (@wellcommdc)

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