DMV Black Yoga & Wellness Week 2025!
Reclaim, Restore, Inspire
September 19-27 2025
We are back again to inspire, support, and bring together wellness with fun, inspiring, and motivating events led by local black wellness and creative arts leaders.
Week September 19-27, 2025
9/19-21
Pre- Event 3 Day Creative Wellness Retreat
Annapolis, Maryland
9/22-26
Advertise/Support/Promote
Local Black Wellness and Creative Arts Businesses *
9/23
7AM Yoga with Sound Meditation @ Wellspring Manor & Spa (Main Sponsor by Katrice Nelson Wellness)*
9/27
Main Event Wellness Day for Children, Adults, & Families
@ Sankofa Yoga and Wellness Center Laurel, Maryland
Pre-Event
3 Day City Retreat
Hosted by Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Yoga
Friday- Sunday September 19-21
Host Event Location
17 Francis St. Annapolis, MD 21401
About the Retreat
3 days of restoration and inspiration await for holistic wellness practitioners and creatives. Are you a wellness practitioner, creative, or someone who is interested in learning how the arts can positively promote wellness. This retreat will encourage, uplift, restore, and provide tools for you to use as you navigate to bring healing and wellness to yourself and others.
We are honored to celebrate the black wellness professionals and creatives that will be providing the services and sessions during this holistic retreat.
Investment $235/$185/$40
Your 3 Day $235 Experience Includes:
7 PM Friday - 11 AM Sunday
Aroma Rest with Watercolors : A Candlelight Restorative Yoga and Watercolor Paint Experience
Sunrise Yoga on Dock by the Water ( Saturday )
Sound Bath on Dock by the Water( Sunday)
Creative Discussion- How We Link Creative Arts with Wellness (Saturday)
Self-Care Time: Guided Thai Foot Reflexology/Massage class with soothing meditation music
( Saturday)
Creative Arts Exploration (Saturday)
Self-Care Time: Optional Massage and Bodywork Mini Sessions (Saturday and Sunday)
Color and Sip (Tea )Inspirational Art (Sunday)
Access to Wellness Suite for Personal Self -Guided "Zen"(Saturday)*
Continental Breakfast and Snacks (Saturday and Sunday)
Praise and Worship Flow (Sunday)
Optional *Self Guided "Zen" Experience (Saturday)
Free downtown Annapolis shuttle from select hotels and venues
3 Day Parking Validation
Your Friday Experience $40 Includes:
7-8:30pm
Aroma Rest with Watercolors : A Candlelight Restorative Yoga and Watercolor Paint Experience
Free downtown Annapolis shuttle from select hotels and venues
Your Saturday Experience $185 includes:
Saturday 7 AM- 11:30AM with optional self-care services until 6pm
Sunrise Yoga on Dock by the Water
Creative Discussion- How We Link Creative Arts with Wellness
Creative Arts Exploration
Restoration Time: Guided Thai Foot Reflexology/Massage class with soothing meditation music
Creative Arts Exploration
Self-Care Time: Optional Massage and Bodywork Mini Sessions
*Self Guided "Zen" Experience
Continental Breakfast and Snacks
Free downtown Annapolis shuttle from select hotels and venues
1 Day Parking Validation
Your Sunday Experience Includes:
8 AM - 11 AM
Sound Bath on Dock by the Water
Praise and Worship Flow
Continental Breakfast and Snacks
Self-Care Time: Optional Massage and Bodywork Mini Sessions
Free downtown Annapolis shuttle from select hotels and venues
*Self guided "Zen" experience includes access to the wellness suite after sessions to enjoy professional zero gravity massage chair, zero gravity chairs, tea, water, yoga mats, yoga blocks, blankets, comfortable floor and chair seating, crystal healing mat, heated vibration massage mats, foot and leg massage equipment, soothing sounds, aromatherapy, cool/heated eye masks
Enjoy These Optional Experiences During Your Down-Time
60-90 minute day and sunset cruises by the water (walking distance from wellness suite)
5:30/ 8:30 pm Live Jazz Performance featuring Maysa at Rams Head On Stage ( free shuttle from wellness suite)
Restaurants, shops, entertainment ( across street and shuttle from wellness suite)
Facilitators and Practitioners
Katrice Nelson-Yoga Instructor, Bodyworker
Rene' Hood -Yoga Instructor -Christian Counselor
Sherry Steine-Yoga Instructor, Aromatherapist
Khetnu Nefer- Massage Therapist
Alo Johnson- Thai Massage
Ogechi Wellness- Thai Massage
Adia Burns- Reflexology
Local Hotels With Distance from Wellness Suite
Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, Autograph Collection,walking distance/ free shuttle
Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Annapolis/ free shuttle
The Westin Annapolis/ free shuttle
Historic Inns in Downtown Annapolis, walking distance/free shuttle
Contact us for shuttle map and drop off location near the wellness suite
About the Host Venue
The Wellness Suite is home to Katrice Nelson Wellness and Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Yoga. Located in Downtown Annapolis and steps from Main Street, restaurants, shops, and Annapolis Dock; this space offers a serene place for yoga, wellness events, spa services, and relaxation. Katrice Nelson has added her personal touch to make this space a comfortable and inspiring zen experience.
Main Event @ Sankofa Yoga and Wellness Center, Laurel, MD
Wellness for Adults, Children, and Families
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Saturday September 27, 2025
1:00 pm-8:00 pm
302 Main St.
Laurel, MD 20707
About the Event
Join us for a day of wellness at beautiful Sankofa Yoga and Wellness Center in Laurel, Maryland for family friendly events. Learn about black yoga and wellness businesses, instructors, and bodyworkers in DMV. Experiences include family yoga class, kids zumba, massage and bodywork for adults, opportunities to explore creative arts activities , shop with wellness vendors, and enjoy afternoon tea and wellness class with certification from Etiquette Etiquette,
$15 adults- all classes and activities (tea certification not included)
$10 children- all classes and activities ( tea certification not included)
Schedule
1:00-2:00 Family Yoga Class provided by Love Yoga
1:30-3:00 Family Creative Arts Exploration, Kids Zumba provided by Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds, Yoga
1:30-4:00- Wellness Vendors for Children, Adults, Families including mini bodywork and massage sessions for adults
6:00pm-8:00pm- Evening Adult Watercolor Sip (tea) and Paint Experience
Adults $35
Sunrise Yoga @ Wellspring Manor & Spa
Tuesday September 23, 2024
7-8 AM
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
About the Event
Join us for mediation and gentle movement surrounded by beautiful artwork
Investment $25 Non refundable but Transferable
About the Venue
Enjoy a time of peace, relaxation, and inspiration at beautiful Wellspring Manor & Spa. This beautiful 7+ acre oasis includes expansive grassy areas and terraces, resort-style pool, elegant manor for overnight stays, spa, and art gallery.