Equinox Wellness Festival

Sunday, September 20

Uniting the local wellness community to celebrate the arrival of autumn

Yoga and activities all day | After party starts at 6 PM

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12:30 pm

Mat Strength

Full body strength focused mat class

KG Spencer

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Class info

Join [solidcore] Senior Master Coach, KG Spencer, for a full body strength focused mat class. On the Mat, participants can expect a high intensity, low impact, functional workout. Modifications AND amplifications will be clearly communicated to empower EVERY body at every fitness level.

About the Instructor(s)

KG Spencer

KG Spencer is a strength training specialist & a movement mechanics maniac. She’s worked in the business of fitness in (nearly) every capacity for more than two decades. At present, you’re most likely to find her at [solidcore] where she is Baltimore’s Senior Master Coach.

1:30 pm

Mat Pilates

Blends strength, control, precision and flow—with plenty of energy and fun

Keittie Ribadeneira

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Class info

Experience the foundations of classical Mat Pilates in a class that blends strength, control, precision and flow—with plenty of energy and fun. Keittie will guide you through purposeful, full-body movement designed to challenge your core, improve mobility and leave you feeling stronger and more connected. All levels are welcome, with options to make the workout work for you.

About the Instructor(s)

Keittie Ribadeneira

Keittie Ribadeneira is a classically trained, Balanced Body–certified Pilates instructor, 200-hour yoga teacher and fitness professional who teaches at leading fitness clubs throughout the Baltimore area. As the founder of Making Moves with Keittie, she also creates community wellness events and movement experiences that bring people together through fitness, connection, and fun. By the way, Keittie is pronounced Katie. Mystery solved!

2:30 pm

Sounds of Fall

Sound Bath & Meditation

Bri Alexander

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Class info

An equinox sound healing practice that invites you to feel more present, grounded, and easeful. A seasonal guided meditation coupled with various sounds, frequencies, and vibrations to support your nervous system.

About the Instructor(s)

Bri Alexander

Bri Alexander is a Restorative Wellness Practitioner who specializes in sound healing, movement, and meditation experiences. She offers on-site and virtual sessions to provide overall relaxation and nervous system support. Her mind-body workshops offer a balance between practical techniques and integrated tools for daily life. Overall, Bri’s facilitation promotes ease, balance, and resonance, and is great for beginners and experienced practitioners alike! Her specialties include Corporate & Resident Wellness, Special Events & Retreats, Private Coaching.

2:30 pm

Yoga Sculpt

Full body workout that blends yoga, strength training, cardio and core work

Katie Cohen

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Class info

Yoga Sculpt is a high energy, full body workout that blends yoga, strength training, cardio and core work. Move to the beat of the music as you build strength, boost endurance, and challenge your body through various exercises. Expect to sweat, have fun, and leave feeling stronger and empowered!

About the Instructor(s)

Katie Cohen

Katie Cohen became an instructor because she wanted to be the kind of leader she was inspired by when she was a student taking classes. Every day, she shows up with the intention of empowering others to feel strong, confident, and capable both on and off the mat. Her goal is to create a space where everyone feels supported, challenged, and inspired to become their strongest, best self.

4:30 pm

Fall Equinox Flow

Creatively designed to feel and embrace the whole body on our mats

Marissa Walch

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Class info

Flowing yoga practice creatively designed to feel and embrace the whole body on our mats. Sequencing will be designed to creatively move from one pose to the other to breathe and create energy as we move and welcome the new season. We will have a live DJ creating the vibes during practice.

About the Instructor(s)

Marissa Walch

Marissa Walch is a full-time, certified wellness professional and enthusiast based on the east coast. She has worked in the wellness industry for more than two decades, and loves to share her knowledge and passion for living a healthier life. Marissa teaches a variety of classes, leads large events, local and international retreats, and provides personal training to clients both in person and virtually. She leads a number of classes which include creative sequencing, powerful movement, slow strong holds and core strengthening. To learn more about Marissa follow @MarissaWalch

6:00 pm

After Hours

Official After Party

ElectroCute

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James Nasty

Class info

Join us for the official Equinox After Party with DJ's ElectroCute and James Nasty

About the Performers

ElectroCute

ELECTRO⚡️CUTE (she/they) Founder and Resident DJ of Ecstatic Dance Arlington, is a DC area-based DJ, producer, and conscious event curator who has been shaping dance floors since 2011, blending a parallel career in social justice law and policy with a deep devotion to music, movement, and collective transformation. Rooted in NYC’s underground and now active in venues and festivals across the US and global ecstatic dance scene, she has shared stages with international heavy hitters like Lee Burridge, Mita Gami, Monkey Safari, Awen, Rinzen, and Madmotormiquel. Recently signed at Cafe De Anatolia Records for original track “Beast of the Middle East”, Ari’s ethereal, global-infused sets—drawn from diverse ancestral influences rooted in the Middle East and guided by healing intention as a Reiki practitioner—inviting dancers into liberation and joyful self-remembrance.

James Nasty

James Nasty excels at producing & DJing Baltimore Club music while maintaining roots in turntablism & open format Djing. Voted the Best DJ in Baltimore twice. His Boiler Room has been called legendary. His releases have gained support from Bassnectar, Maceo Plex, A-Trak, Anna Lunoe, L-Vis 1990, Dj Uniique, & Dave Nada.

6pm

James Nasty

Ecstatic Dance

DJ Who

The Magic Hour ↗