Alexandria, VA – Known for its top-rated fitness studios, holistic health professionals, and the neighborhood’s healthy vibe, Del Ray earned the nickname “Well Ray.” The name is the inspiration behind the community’s annual health and wellness festival that takes place on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of Mount Vernon and Bellefonte Avenues. .
With over 40 health and wellness vendors, there are a wide variety of opportunities for festival-goers of all ages and fitness levels to explore, heal, move, taste, and listen. Here are The Zebra’s can’t miss festival picks:
Discover Your New Favorite Workout
Well Ray features free workouts and classes in a range of disciplines. These are for all ages and fitness levels, led by some of the top fitness professionals in Del Ray and beyond. Classes include yoga with VETOGA; Emo Yoga with Fueled and Fed Nutrition; music, movement, joy with Jazzercise; Fascial Stretching by Movement In Science; Mat Sculpt with The MVMNT Society; a full body warm-up and functional strength training session with Alloy Personal Training; “Stretch-ercise” with Happy To Help Physical Therapy; and a boxing workout with Foundation Fitness.
Fitness and Fun For All Ages
Involve the whole family in movement. Bluemont Local will host a free class that combines yoga, storytelling, music, and movement. Potomac Kempo will offer an all-ages class allowing families to learn some basic martial arts moves together. After class, reward the whole family with a view from top of the rock climbing wall or visit Fueled and Fed Nutrition for face painting and nutrition trivia.
Relax and Restore
With stress levels rising, discover new modalities to recenter in workshops, including breathwork and energywork with The Wild Unfolding. Also discover practical application of calming the nervous system with Movement in Science. Experience a reset and realign meditation with Madison Arnholt Intuitive Life Coaching. Take part in Kundalini energy work with Vinyasa flow with Two of Cups and Chakras.
Are fears holding you back? Join Lumos Collective for a group reiki healing session – an opportunity to focus on you and release any blocks.
Free Health Screenings and Consultations
Discover ways to live your best life with advice from the region’s top wellness experts. Del Ray Psych & Wellness will offer complimentary emotional wellness screens and mini Reiki sessions. Eye2Eye Optometry Corner will offer free myopia screening for children. Vida Women’s Health will offer grip strength tests, which can reveal information about your metabolism, muscle mass, and even your hormones. Restored Wellness will offer free health coaching sessions. The MVMNT Society will have a fun fitness challenge.
Control Pain
Tactica Physical Therapy & Wellness will provide pain and posture screenings and mini-manual therapy sessions. SPARK Physiotherapy will provide demonstrations on dry needling. East West Wellness & Rehab will perform mini-cupping therapy sessions. And don’t forget to visit Willow Wellness Center for a chair massage and learn more about massage techniques.
Look Good and Feel Good
Learn more about the personalized aesthetic treatments at SomaSou MedSpa. Receive personalized consultations and skincare tips from Tala Med Aesthetics. Take home a sample of organic, eco-friendly hair products from Holistic Hair Studio.
Fuel your wellness journey with advice from Fueled and Fed Nutrition, and sample energy-boosting and nutrient-packed foods from Mathair Bars and BK Juices
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Get Creative
Learn flower-pressing techniques with Inti Phaxsi Gems. Find inspiration to fill your home with energy-healing and wellness products from The Om Room, Lumos Collective, Whitmark Co., and CalmConnectWell Self-Care Gifts.
Give Back
Well Ray’s featured non-profit is Wilderness Kids, an organization that gets Alexandria teenagers outside in beautiful natural areas through after-school programs. weekend outings, and a summertime “peak experience.” Learn more at wildernesskidsalexandria.org.
Well Ray takes place at the intersection of Mount Vernon & Bellefonte Avenues. It is free and open to all ages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats and water bottles. For more information and to register for free classes, visit www.wellraydelray.com.
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