15 Healthy Things to Do This Week
Photo provided by Brooklyn Boulders
Monday, November 21
Kettlebell Training for Runners: Runners, if you’re intimidated by kettlebells, or have been afraid to use them for fear of injuring yourself, this workshop will take the weight off your shoulders.
Free, 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 652 Tremont St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
BosFitGirls Run: This event was re-scheduled due to weather. You can finally go out with BosFitGirls on a guided run around the city.
Free, 7 p.m. Reebok Showroom, 135 Newbury St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Brooklyn Boulders Friendsgiving: Join Brooklyn Boulders during its three-day Friendsgiving celebration. Members can bring friends for free, and non-members get in at two-for-one pricing.
Free, 11/21-11/23. Brooklyn Boulders, 12A Tyler St., Somerville, brooklynboulders.com.
Tuesday, November 22
The Chillest Night: If you’re looking to recharge, try the restorative powers of shopping, yoga, and crystal healing. Bring your own yoga mat, and leave with a sense of peace.
Free, 6 p.m. The Lodge by Brunswick Park, 144 Newbury St., Suite 404, Boston, eventbrite.com.
Barre at Studio U/Photo provided
Wednesday, November 23
Heated Barre: If you’re trying to sweat it out before Thanksgiving, try this 60-minute hot barre class. For admission, bring $5 and a canned good, or just a canned good if you’re a Studio U member. All cans will go to the Newton Food Pantry.
The studio’s Newton location (26 Ossipee Road, Newton) will host the same class at 3 p.m.
$5 and canned good, 1 p.m. Studio U, 1065 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, mindbodyonline.com.
Coolidge Corner Yoga photo by Kadri Kurgan
Thursday, November 24
Vinyasa Flow: Brenna Matthews will help you start your day of gratitude with a rejuvenating vinyasa flow.
$20, 8:30 a.m. North End Yoga, 256 Hanover St., 3rd Floor, Boston, northendyoga.com.
Pilates Flow: If Pilates is more your style, join Jennifer Phelan at North End Yoga. You’ll trim your waistline before filling up on food.
$25, 8:45 a.m. North End Yoga, 256 Hanover St., 3rd Floor, Boston, northendyoga.com.
Thanksgiving Flow: If you’re looking to center yourself this Turkey Day, try this calming flow. Proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
$20, 9:15 a.m. Sadhana Yoga, 15 Worcester St., Boston, sadhanaboston.com.
Gratitude Flow: Give thanks while the pies cool at this Coolidge Corner Yoga class. A suggested donation benefits the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry.
$20 suggested donation, 9:30 a.m. Coolidge Corner Yoga, 1297 Beacon St., Boston, coolidgeyoga.com.
Santosha Yoga: Sanskrit for contentment, this class will leave you feeling rinsed and restored before you stuff yourself silly at dinnertime.
$25, 10 a.m. North End Yoga, 256 Hanover St., 3rd Floor, Boston, northendyoga.com.
Friday, November 25
Green Friday: This Black Friday, ditch the mall and hike, walk, or explore one of the Trustees’ 116 properties. Entry fees will be waived at sites across the state.
Free, all day. Various locations, thetrustees.org.
Gabe’s Run 2016: Work off yesterday’s indulgence with a three- or one-mile run. Donations are welcomed, and benefit Gabe’s Fund, established in memory of a Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School runner who passed away in a car accident.
Free, 9 a.m. Patton Park, Bay Road, Hamilton, eventbrite.com.
Opt Outside: If Black Friday isn’t your thing, opt for this outdoor yoga class instead. Bring your own mat and dress warmly.
$5-$15 donation or two canned goods, 11 a.m. Horn Pond, Woburn, eventbrite.com.
Saturday, November 26
Yoga at Wormtown Brewery: After a 75-minute vinyasa class, rehydrate with a locally made brew.
$20, 10 a.m. Wormtown Brewery, 72 Shrewsbury St. #4, Worcester, eventbrite.com.
Sunday, November 27
Yoga and Acupuncture for Digestion: If you’re still full from Thursday’s feast, look no further than this two-hour digestion-focused class, featuring massage, yoga, and acupuncture.
$50, 5 p.m. Studio 52, 52 Province St., Suite 307, Boston, eventbrite.com.
