About this Event
Piloted in 2021, "WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series" was developed to bring members of the community together (in person and online) to engage in activities that would have a positive impact on their physical and mental health and well-being. Throughout the year, people have the opportunity to participate in FREE events that center around fostering better connections to self and the environment.
**Masks are no longer required. They remain optional for those who wish to wear one during a Friends event**
About the Instructor
Kahlil Kuykendall is a joyful and encouraging teacher whose daily yoga practice blends the disciplines of Kundalini and Hatha yoga. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute (KRI), having completed her advanced training in 2007, and a certified Hatha Yoga teacher, trained in 2001 with the Indian Institute of Yoga. Her teaching style has evolved through decades of personal practice and study since 1992, offering students a grounded, accessible, and deeply intuitive approach to wellness.
Kahlil believes yoga is for everyone. Her goal is to provide students with a well-balanced foundation and the tools to connect to their inner wisdom. Since 2008, she has served as an instructor at George Washington University, where she teaches courses in Stress Management, Yoga, and Meditation at the Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Inspired by the birth of her four children, Kahlil is a certified Birth & Postpartum Doula and Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT). She creates sacred spaces for pregnant women to gather in a nurturing circle of support, trust their intuition, and move in rhythm with the natural cycles of life. Her classes are soulful, spiritual experiences that blend tradition, playfulness, and deep connection.
A passionate educator, Kahlil also enjoys teaching yoga to children of all ages. She is a certified Yoga for Youth, Yoga Ed., and Radiant Child Yoga instructor, with a strong focus on trauma-informed and mindfulness-based approaches. She currently works as a Mindfulness Educator with Montgomery County Public Schools and teaches Mommy & Me Yoga at the DC Health & Birth Center.
Kahlil lives in Washington, DC with her husband and four children, where she continues to serve families, students, and communities through the healing practices of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
Connect with Kahlil on Instagram @mama_yogiswellness
What you will be doing
Reconnect with your inner wisdom and the healing power of the Earth in this outdoor Kundalini Yoga and Meditation class. Surrounded by the elements, we’ll practice dynamic movement, breathwork, mantra, and deep meditation to awaken energy, release stress, and return to stillness. All levels are welcome.
When
Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 10am. Check-in opens at 9:30am.
Where
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. Participants will meet at the picnic area past the visitor center.
Getting There
Due to some emergency maintenance, the parking lot and main entrance are currently closed. All visitors must use street parking, and enter the park via the Meadow gate pathway marked by the green NPS tent at the intersection of Anacostia Ave & Douglas St.
Please see the picture on our website homepage for reference: https://kenaqgardens.org/
By Metro, the park entrance is 1.0 mile from the Deanwood Metro Station and 1.3 miles from the Minnesota Ave Station, both on the Orange Line. By foot or bike, access the park via the Anacostia River Trail.
What to Bring
Participants should bring a water bottle, yoga mat, snack, bug spray, sun protection, and/or anything else one may carry when spending time outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for being outdoors.
Cancel/Postpone
In the event that an event is to be cancelled or postponed, FoKAG will notify attendees no later than 6pm the evening before.
Contact
For questions or concerns reach out to Alivia Villari at [email protected]
Learn about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter (@kenaqgardens) and visit us at www.kenaqgardens.org.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Avenue Northeast, Washington, United States
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