Pause & Bloom Yoga Nidra and Journaling w/ Laine 9/20 at 1p

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

Laine White is a writer, yoga teacher, and mindfulness facilitator based in Montgomery County, Maryland. Certified RYT-200 yoga and Reiki Levels I and II, they are completing advanced training in mindfulness meditation. Laine specializes in gentle, accessible practices that support nervous system regulation, rest, and resilience. Their sessions often blend meditation, breathwork, and guided visualization—offering participants space to slow down, reconnect, and experience nature with intention. A longtime advocate for outdoor wellness, she believes that healing is most powerful when we are grounded in both our bodies and the earth.

What you will be doing

Participants will begin with a brief intention-setting practice in the gardens before being guided into a restful Yoga Nidra meditation. Participants are invited to bring a journal for optional reflection after the practice, using simple writing prompts to capture what emerged during the session.

When

Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:00pm. Check-in opens at 12:45pm.

Where

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave Northeast, Washington, DC 20019. Participants will meet at the picnic area past the visitor center.

Getting There

Visitors should enter the park on Douglas St and Anacostia Ave at the green ranger tent. Street parking only available while park maintenance is being done. 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 yoga mat, journal, water bottle, snack, bug spray, sun protection, and/or anything else one may carry when spending time outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes for being outdoors.

Contact

For questions or concerns reach out to Alivia Villari at YWxpdmlhIHwgZm9rYWcgISBvcmc=.

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