10 Healthy Things To Do Around Boston This Week

Better yourself with wellness and yoga events, get to know the Boston Triathlon Team, and more.


Toya and Cat “I Love Dancehall Masterclass” / Photo provided

Monday, April 23

Yoga and Meditation Night: Join Parenting with a Punch founder Amanda Houle, who works directly with families to empower both parents and children, and NEXTonScene Media Company, for an evening of meditation, yoga, and food.

Free, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fisique Boston, 50 Congress St., Boston, eventbrite.com

Tuesday, April 24

Boston Triathlon Team Social: Open to BTT and non-BTT members, join everyone at Warehouse Bar & Grille to swap Boston Marathon stories and learn more about the club and what it takes to be a triathlon athlete.

Free, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Warehouse Bar & Grille, 40 Broad St., Boston, facebook.com

100 Miles Wild Talk: Join outdoorsman Brian Threlkeld, who trekked Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness along the Appalachian Trail this past winter, for a talk at Arc’teryx Boston. There will be food provided by Good To-Go, an adventure meal company, drinks, and a Arc-teryx gear raffle.

Free, 7-11 p.m., Arc-teryx, 352 Newbury St., Boston, facebook.com

Wednesday, April 25

Wellness Wednesday with Sakara Life: Spend Wednesday evening with the co-founders of Sakara Life, an L.A.-based organic meal delivery service, as they give a talk about their journey to success, wellness, and clean eating. Chrissy Teigen is a customer, so it must be good, right?

7:30-9 p.m., Equinox Sports Club, 4 Avery St., Boston, facebook.com.

Thursday, April 26

Live Well Yoga Class: Celebrate Earth Day with this free yoga class, presented by Chasing Nirvana Yoga. The class is open to yogis of all levels, with juice available afterwards from Juice Press.

Free, 12-12:45 p.m., Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St., Boston, facebook.com

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GoodVibesYoga at Dorchester Brewing

Friday, April 27

How To Chill: A Stress Dissolving Workshop: Learn from professional stress dissolver Amy Jo Accardi how to calm anxiety and reduce stress. Accardi is the founder of Flourish Boston, a holistic wellness studio.

$45, 6-7:30 p.m., For Now, 68 Seaport Blvd., Boston, eventbrite.com

Saturday, April 28

Zumba Masterclass: Join Zumba superstars Toya and Cat for Boston’s very own “I Love Dancehall Zumba Masterclass.” Dance along to Caribbean music while getting a great workout. Open to all fitness levels.

$35, 6-8 p.m., Match Community Day Charter Public School, 100 Poydras St., Boston, toycat.splashthat.com.

World Tai Chi Day: Celebrate World Tai Chi Day in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood. Students and teachers from the Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association will be present, teaching Tai Chi methods along with an open hour of practice.

Free, 10-11 a.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway Park, 70 Beach St., Boston, facebook.com

GoodVibes Yoga: Practice yoga for an hour in Dorchester Brewing Company, followed by two complimentary beers included in the ticket. All levels of yoga practice are invited to attend.

$22, 10:15-11:15 a.m., Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, gosesh.com

Sunday, April 29

Carry the Load 5K: Support Carry the Load, a non-profit dedicated to honoring veterans, with this 5K hike throughout historic parts of Boston. Start at Bunker Hill Monument and work your way to the Lansdowne Pub. The walk is free, but there is an option to register for fundraising, with a recommended amount of $200.

Free, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Sq, Charlestown, Mass., facebook.com.

Carry the Load 5K / Photo provided by Kim Klien