About this Event
We started WFTP because we believe everyone should have access to feeling well, being well, and caring for ourselves and each other. Community.
For months, we have shown up with our monthly programming. Now we close the year with a celebration. Join us and bring everyone you know, because wellness should be for everybody.
The whole family. Your friends. Your friends' friends. This is for all of us.
Ground. Rise. Celebrate.
✦ Collective movement by Roberto Hued and Maga Villarreal
✦ Community conversation with Djali from Nueva Yorkinos
✦ Spoken word and poetry by Joél Leon
✦ Wisdom talk, deep listening, guided breathing, and meditation by Kenji Summers
✦ Dancing and closing celebration by Dance Church
✦ Community market, food, and well-being by Anima Mundi & More
More community members to be revealed.
Free. Open. For you.
WHAT TO BRING: → Your yoga mat or towel → Your reusable water bottle → An open mind and your whole self
Thank you to our partners at Prospect Park & Nordic Naturals for making this possible for the community!
ABOUT WELLNESS FOR THE PEOPLE
WFTP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free, intergenerational, culturally grounded wellness and mental health programming for BIPOC and multicultural communities. Our events are facilitated by people from the communities we serve and designed to be trauma-aware, accessible, and genuinely for everyone.
Learn more: wellnessforthepeople.org | Follow us: @wellnessforthepeople
IN COLLABORATION WITH
Prospect Park Alliance is the non-profit organization that sustains, restores, and advances Prospect Park, Brooklyn’s Backyard, in partnership with the City of New York. The Alliance provides critical staff and resources that keep the park green and vibrant for the diverse communities that call Brooklyn home. Learn more at www.prospectpark.org.
By registering for or participating in this event, you agree to the following:
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability: You understand that participating in wellness activities involves certain risks. You voluntarily assume all risks and release Wellness for the People 501(c)(3) non-profit, its instructors, and partners from all liability for any injury, loss, or damage you may experience.
Photo and Video Consent: You give Wellness for the People 501(c)(3) non-profit permission to use any photos or videos taken of you during the event for promotional purposes, without further compensation.
Medical Disclaimer: You acknowledge that the services provided are not a substitute for professional medical advice. You are responsible for consulting a doctor about any health concerns.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM
Doors Open
Info: Check-in, market browsing, and community welcome. Ambient music and herbal teas greet guests. Art installations and soft visual storytelling about the year's Rooted & Rising journey. The market stays open throughout the morning.
🕑: 09:00 AM
Opening Ceremony
Info: Land acknowledgment and ancestral blessing. Opening breathwork and meditation.
🕑: 09:15 AM
Welcome & Intentions
🕑: 09:30 AM
Opening Movement
Host: Maga & Roberto
Info: Collective yoga or functional movement accessible to all bodies. The full group moves together — we are here, we are present.
🕑: 10:30 AM
Couch Session: Inspiration + Tools
Info: An intimate, curated conversation weaving both inspiration and practical tools.
🕑: 11:30 AM
Food, Market & Community
🕑: 12:30 PM
Spoken Word & Poetry
Host: Joel
🕑: 01:00 PM
Closing Celebration with Live DJ
Host: Dance Church
Event venue & nearby stays
Prospect Park Boathouse, 101 East Dr, Brooklyn, United States
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