Rooted. Rising. Radiant. | Where Community Is The Medicine.About this Event
Join Wellness for the People for a day of movement, healing, connection, and community in Los Angeles.
Wellness for the People is a BIPOC-led nonprofit dedicated to making wellness more accessible, inclusive, and equitable for communities that have historically been underserved by traditional wellness spaces.
We believe wellness is not a luxury. It is a fundamental part of our collective well-being, and it becomes more powerful when we experience it together.
The Wellness for the People LA Festival is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, discover new practices, and build meaningful connections with the people around you. Whether you're deeply rooted in your wellness journey or simply curious about exploring something new, there is a place for you here.
Come as you are. Leave feeling a little more connected.
What to Expect
Spend the day immersed in experiences that nurture the body, mind, heart, and spirit.
🌿 Movement & Embodiment
Begin with an inclusive movement practice designed to help you ground, reconnect with your body, and arrive fully in the present moment.
💬 Community Conversations
Gather for thoughtful conversations exploring well-being, personal growth, and the power of collective care.
🔔 Soundbath & Movement
Experience the restorative potential of sound and embodied movement in a space created for slowing down and reconnecting.
✨ Community Market & Wellness Experiences
Discover local offerings, explore wellness practices, and connect with practitioners and community partners. Experiences will include ear seeding, massage, herbal wellness offerings, and more.
🌳 The Grieving Tree
Make space for reflection, remembrance, and the parts of our human experience that deserve to be witnessed and honored.
💃 Dance, Music & Celebration
Close the day with Dance Church and a live DJ set as we celebrate movement, joy, and the power of coming together.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM
Doors Open & Community Gathering
🕑: 10:30 AM
Welcome & Intentions with WFTP Founders Natalie Valle & Paula Duran
🕑: 10:40 AM
Opening Movement with Jonelle Lewis
🕑: 11:30 AM
Community Conversation with Evelynn Escobar & Troy Blyden and Paula Duran
🕑: 12:00 PM
Soundbath + Breath with Natalie Valle
🕑: 12:35 PM
Community conversation with Dr. Felice Chan + Mike de la Rocha and Paula Duran
🕑: 01:10 AM
Food, Market & Community Experiences
🕑: 01:40 PM
Dance Church
🕑: 02:10 PM
Closing DJ Set with Lapri
Event venue
Elysian Park, Scott Ave & Academy Road, Recreation Lodge Drive, Los Angeles, United States
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