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Mindful Morning Returns to Shenandoah University

Event offers yoga, pilates, meditation and wellness vendors

Bring a yoga mat and a friend to Shenandoah University’s Mindful Morning from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 29, in the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center.

Participants can sample yoga, pilates and mindfulness sessions and connect with wellness professionals from throughout the region.

It is a true joy to have the community using the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. This event is a great way to jump-start into a healthy routine in the new year.”

Janet Gonzalez | Organizer of the event

The Mindful Morning schedule includes:

  • Yoga with Christa Joyce of Jala Yoga
  • Pilates with Michelle Dowell of Pilates Connection
  • Mindfulness with Jill Donnelli-Hu of Dharma Studio

Visit with area wellness-industry vendors who will offer free giveaways and sometimes free massages.

Be sure to dress in comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel and a bottle of water.

This event is open to the public. Tickets are $5.

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Students, Faculty, and Staff attend for free.

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Schedule of Mindful Morning events
  • 9–10 a.m. Registration/ Visit with Wellness Vendors
  • 10–10:45 a.m. Yoga with Christa Joyce of Jala Yoga
  • 10:45–11 a.m. Break/ Visit with Wellness Vendors
  • 11–11:45 a.m. Pilates with Michelle Dowell of Pilates Connection
  • 11:45 a.m.–Noon Break/ Visit with Wellness Vendors
  • Noon–12:45 p.m. Mindfulness with Jill Donnelli-Hu of Dharma Studio
  • 12:45–1:30 p.m. Visit with Wellness Vendors
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