14 Healthy Things to Do This Week in Boston
Outdoor Voices and Nourish Your Soul want to manage your stress, CorePower Yoga and Dry Bar team up for an event, and more healthy things to do this week.
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Monday
Panel Discussion to Inspire Healthy Intentions: Staying healthy through the holidays can be tough. In light of this, Nourish Your Soul is hosting a panel discussion featuring local health and fitness experts to share their tips on how to be your best healthy self during the holiday season.
Free, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Nourish Your Soul, 282 Cambridge St., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Tuesday
Natural Skincare Workshop: Learn how to make and use skincare products using all-natural ingredients in this interactive workshop with Melode Rowwles. You’ll make deep-moisture lip balm, healing rose hip night serum, and more.
$75, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday with Outdoor Voices: Head to the Outdoor Voices shop to listen to a panel discussion about managing stress in your mind, body, and gut featuring local podcast hosts Meg Dillon and Beck Bennion of Detox & Chill. Panelists include Ciara Clark, a certified yoga instructor and holistic health coach, Wendy Rue Williams, who teaches yoga and has a background in social work, and Jennifer Hanway, a holistic nutritionist.
Free, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Outdoor Voices, 31 Northern Ave., Boston, outdoorvoices.com.
Yoga in the Art Asylum: Nestled in between Brooklyn Boulders and Aeronaut is this creative space for Community Makers making everything from jewelry to robotics. On Wednesday, Andrea Savino will host a power yoga class in the space followed by refreshments from Willie’s Superbrew and Waku Wellness tea.
$10, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., 10 Tyler St., Somerville, eventbrite.com.
Blissful Braids x CorePower Yoga: Get your hair braided in rad fighter braids by the Dry Bar before joining CorePower yoga for a yoga class. Pancakes from Bliss Batter and snacks from Hippeas and Kind Bar will also be provided.
Free, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Drybar Harvard Square, 1081 Mass. Ave., #2A, Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Bike and Brew Ride: Reserve a bike at Charlestown Cycling this Wednesday for a special hour-long ride followed by beers and pretzels. Each $25 ticket includes admission to the class and brews from Bone Up Brewers and snacks from Fat Boyfriend Bakery.
$25, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Charlestown Cycling, 20 City Sq., Charlestown, ctowncycle.com.
Thursday
Food for Thought: Learn about which different fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants and can slow the progression of age-related neurological disease in this seminar led by Barbara Shukitt-Hale, co-hosted by Cambridge Neighbors.
Free, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Cambridge Public Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, eventbrite.com.
Friday
AMP Fitness 4th AMP-iversay Party: Help AMP Fitness, located right downtown, celebrate their fourth anniversary with a celebration party. There will be food, drinks, lots of partying, and maybe a little fitness fun as well.
Free, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., AMP Fitness, 30 Court Sq., facebook.com.
Saturday
DAV Boston 5k Run/Walk: All proceeds for this 5k walk/run, as well as the shorter one mile race, go to DAV programs that support veterans and caregivers at no cost. The race course will take place on Castle Island and an after-party will be held at Boston Bowl.
$30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Castle Island, William J. Day Blvd., Boston, support.dav.org.
GoRuck Light Challenge: Honor those who have served by rucking through the city. The light ruck is about four to five hours and 7-10 miles of hiking or walking with a weighted pack. Bring a picture and a bio of someone who has served to tell their story.
$65, 2 p.m., Paul Revere Mall, 354 Hanover St., Boston, goruck.com.
Women’s Parkour Workshop: Scale walls and jump from landmark to landmark around Boston at this women’s-only parkour workshop hosted by Parkour Generations Boston. The workshop is open to all fitness levels, including absolute beginners. Just bring an open mind and a readiness to try new things.
$35, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., meeting location TBA, pkgenboston.sites.zenplanner.com.
Brewery Yoga: Local yoga teacher and personal trainer Erin Madore will be hosting a 60 minute yoga class in the tap room at Dorchester Brewing Company. Bring your own yoga mat and afterwards stick around for a two flight beer tasting.
$20, Dorchester Brewing Company, 1250 Mass. Ave., Boston, eventbrite.com.
Sunday
Muscles and Mimosas: Kick off your Sunday with a killer workout of the day at CrossFit on the Hill followed by mimosas from a mimosa bar. It’s BYO champagne but an assortment of juices will be provided. The event is open to members and non-members, but be sure to register so the instructor can plan the workout.
Free, 11 a.m., CrossFit on the Hill, 123 Terrace St., Boston, coth.pike13.com.
Boston River Run: Support the Andrew Graham Semper Fi Scholarship while honoring Corporal Andrew Graham Narcus with this 5k run around the Charles River. You’ll receive a long-sleeve race tech shirt, and trophies for the top three men and women will be given out.
$40, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, facebook.com.
