WellcommDC [7.15.24]

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[HIGH FIVE] We gave a High Five to Lauren Cook (@laurencook29), owner of Barre3 DC 14th Street.

WellcommDC: Where do you work…out?

Lauren Cook:  Barre3 DC - 14th Street! 

WDC: What does “wellness” mean to you?

LC: To me, wellness means finding balance between the different spheres of my life (physically, mentally, emotionally, etc) at this moment in time. Wellness looks and feels very different from person to person and takes a great deal of awareness and confidence, especially in today's fast-paced and high-pressure world. 

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

LC: Family & friends. I am motivated to take care of myself so I can show up for them. 

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

LC: Get comfortable with stillness. I have always been a very active person who has a hard time saying no or missing out. In 2024, I want to be realistic about my priorities so I can have more rest and stillness in my daily life. 

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

LC: Reflect! Understand the root of the desire to change and tackle that. 

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[COMMUNITY] We’re following Kalia Overton, (@bykailao) a health and wellness professional currently teaching pilates at VIDA pilates. [Navy Yard FTW]

[CHALLENGE] It’s the season for greatness: [solidcore] is hosting a commitment challenge at all studios in the DMV this month. Your commitment is rewarded: take five classes and earn limited edition socks or take eight classes and earn the grop socks and a [solidcore] hat. Sign up for the challenge here and take classes between July 15th to July 24th to unlock new strengths and earn prizes! [HT Jude Al-hmoud (@judealhmoud)]

[FREE] July is here, and Allie (@dcyogawithallie) is hosting a free yoga in the park session on Saturday, July 27th from 10:15 to 11:30am at Meridian Hill Park (upper part of the park, behind the Joan of Arc statue). Bring a friend, bring your energy, RSVP here. [Aspiring Flows]

[UPCOMING] Get ready for Boulderfest 2024, coming to DC on October 5th! This year, the festival will span nine cities over nine weekends, celebrating the climbing community nationwide and the DMV. Congratulations to the DC Bouldering Project on this awesome event and shout out to their amazing sponsors: YETI, Arc’teryx, Friction Labs, SCARPA, La Sportiva North America, and Organic Climbing. [Keep Climbing]

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Go For It,

Your WellcommDC Team (@wellcommdc)

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