Reiki in the Garden: A Guided Energy Reset July 5 at 4pm

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, of Story Flow Studios, 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

An introduction to Reiki for relaxation and balance, this session invites participants to lie down or sit comfortably while receiving distance Reiki energy and listening to a gentle guided meditation. The session combines calming visualizations and nature-based metaphors to help release tension and reconnect with personal vitality.

This session is designed to support emotional balance, stress relief, and subtle energetic shifts—helping participants feel more grounded, relaxed, and open to healing. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with a sense of lightness and restored inner harmony, carried by the peaceful energy of nature.

When

Saturday, July 5 2025 at 4pm. Check-in opens at 3:45pm.

Where

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

Getting There

By car, there is a large visitors parking lot at the park entrance on Anacostia Ave and abundant street parking surrounding the park. 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 (we have extras), 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=.

Learn about Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

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