THE WELLNESS ROOFTOP
THE WELLNESS ROOFTOP
Sponsored by New Orleans East Hospital, Selina Catahoula, the Center for Black Health and Equity, and Planned Parenthood
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and relax with massages, yoga, health and wellness resources, spa treatments, healthy bites,and mindfulness meditation led by Ashé’s I Deserve It community health workers and Sistahs Makin’ A Change. Experience the transformative power of self-care in our community, because you deserve it!
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7
LIBATIONS W/ MAMA JAMILAH
12:00 PM:
Mama Jamilah is kicking off each day at the Wellness Rooftop with libations and prayers to our ancestors.
AFFIRMING BREATH W/ SUNNI PATTERSON
12:15 PM:
Join Sunni Patterson in a transformative Affirming Breath session that will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to conquer anything that comes your way. Sunni's unique approach combines the power of deep breathing techniques with empowering affirmations.
YOGA W/ EYEYOUMI SHANI NEAL
12:30 PM:
Join us for an invigorating session that combines powerful postures, rhythmic breathing, and deep meditation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, our experienced instructor will guide you in unlocking your inner strength and flexibility.
SOUND BATH W/ SHAWANDA MARIE
1:15 PM:
Step into a world of pure bliss and relaxation with Shawanda Marie's transformative healing sound bath session! Immerse yourself in a symphony of soothing melodies and resonating frequencies that will melt away your stress and restore balance to your mind, body, and soul.
MEET THE I DESERVE IT! COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
1:30 PM:
I Deserve It! is working to bring about a paradigm shift that illuminates and solves for the twenty-five year difference in life expectancy experienced by New Orleans' majority Black neighborhoods. Meet our Community Health Workers and learn about their Health Equity Tool Kit!
SISTAHS MAKIN’ A CHANGE QUILT PRESENTATION
1:55 PM:
The Sistahs of Sistahs Makin’ A Change, our free health and wellness program, have been working on a quilt and are excited to share it at the Wellness Rooftop!
3:00 PM:
YOUTH JAM SESSION
I Deserve It! Community Health Worker Naydja CoJoe is hosting a jam session with brilliant youth musicians.
THE CENTER FOR BLACK HEALTH EQUITY
4:00 PM:
Meet one of our Wellness Rooftop sponsors, the Center for Black Health Equity, and learn more about their work advocating for youth justice with I Deserve It!
WOMEN’S HEALTH HAPPY HOUR
4:30 PM:
Join us for a special happy hour in honor of women’s health.
FEATURING:
RESERVATION-ONLY WELLNESS SERVICES
Space is limited for these wellness services. In order to receive them, you must reserve your spot on Calendly HERE.
MASSAGES
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
Unwind and melt away your stress as our skilled massage therapists use their magical touch to knead away tension and restore balance to your body and mind.
THE PRACTITIONERS
LATASHA RICHARDSON
PIA WILSON
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
REIKI
With gentle touch and positive energy, our skilled Reiki practitioner will help you release tension, balance your chakras, and restore harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
THE PRACTITIONER
TONYA FREEMAN
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
HEALING TOUCH
Healing Touch, or HT, is a therapy that uses gentle hand techniques to guide a client’s energy field, in order to stimulate healing. These non-invasive techniques utilize the hands to clear, energize and balance the body.
THE PRACTITIONER
MENHATI SINGLETON
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
ACUPUNCTURE
As you lie back in our serene environment, tiny, virtually painless needles are gently placed at strategic points on your body, stimulating your body's natural healing response. You'll feel a wave of relaxation wash over you as tension melts away and energy flows freely.
THE PRACTITIONER
DENISE GRAVES
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
THE ZEN ROOM
Designed to be a haven of peace, our Zen Room offers a sanctuary where you can escape the stresses of the outside world. The Zen Room is the perfect space to practice mindfulness, find your inner calm, and restore your spirit.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8
12:00 PM:
LIBATIONS W/ MAMA JAMILAH
Mama Jamilah is kicking off each day at the Wellness Rooftop with libations and prayers to our ancestors.
AFFIRMING BREATH W/ SUNNI PATTERSON
12:15 PM:
Join Sunni Patterson in a transformative Affirming Breath session that will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to conquer anything that comes your way. Sunni's unique approach combines the power of deep breathing techniques with empowering affirmations.
DRUM CIRCLE WITH SISTAHS MAKIN’ A CHANGE
12:30 PM:
Join a community drum circle with Sistahs Makin’ A Change, our health and wellness program that offers free dance and health literacy classes twice a week. Step into a space where rhythm and connection intertwine, creating a harmonious symphony of healing energy.
MEET THE I DESERVE IT! COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
1:15 PM:
I Deserve It! is working to bring about a paradigm shift that illuminates and solves for the twenty-five year difference in life expectancy experienced by New Orleans' majority Black neighborhoods. Meet our Community Health Workers and learn about their Health Equity Tool Kit!
TWERK FITNESS WITH GENERGY
2:00 PM:
Get ready to shake your way to a healthier you at Genergy's Twerk Fitness class! For dancers of all ages, shapes, and sizes, Twerk Fitness will have you moving to all of New Orleans bounce classics!
3:15 PM:
YOGA W/ JOSHUA-DAVID OYETUBO
Join us for an invigorating session that combines powerful postures, rhythmic breathing, and deep meditation. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi, our experienced instructor will guide you in unlocking your inner strength and flexibility.
SOUND BATH W/ SHAWANDA MARIE
3:45 PM:
Step into a world of pure bliss and relaxation with Shawanda Marie's transformative healing sound bath session! Immerse yourself in a symphony of soothing melodies and resonating frequencies that will melt away your stress and restore balance to your mind, body, and soul.
MEN’S HEALTH HAPPY HOUR W/ DERIN LINDSEY
4:25 PM:
Join us for a special happy hour in honor of men’s health.
SECONDLINE FOR THE HEARTLINE W/ SECONDLINE SHORTY
5:00 PM:
Join us for Secondline for the Heartline and get your heart pumping by buck jumping! Secondline Shorty leads this wellness session that will have you dancing to the rhythms of the city.
RESERVATION-ONLY WELLNESS SERVICES
Space is limited for these wellness services. In order to receive them, you must reserve your spot on Calendly HERE.
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
FACIALS
Discover the transformative power of a session with one of our expert estheticians. Enjoy a relaxing facial designed to rejuvenate and revitalize your skin.
THE PRACTITIONERS
LATASHA RICHARDSON
PIA WILSON
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
REIKI
With gentle touch and positive energy, our skilled Reiki practitioner will help you release tension, balance your chakras, and restore harmony to your mind, body, and spirit.
THE PRACTITIONER
TONYA FREEMAN
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
HEALING TOUCH
Healing Touch, or HT, is a therapy that uses gentle hand techniques to guide a client’s energy field, in order to stimulate healing. These non-invasive techniques utilize the hands to clear, energize and balance the body.
THE PRACTITIONER
MENHATI SINGLETON
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
ACUPUNCTURE
As you lie back in our serene environment, tiny, virtually painless needles are gently placed at strategic points on your body, stimulating your body's natural healing response. You'll feel a wave of relaxation wash over you as tension melts away and energy flows freely.
THE PRACTITIONER
RIAN
BUSH
12:00 PM - 4:50 PM
THE ZEN ROOM
Designed to be a haven of peace, our Zen Room offers a sanctuary where you can escape the stresses of the outside world. The Zen Room is the perfect space to practice mindfulness, find your inner calm, and restore your spirit.
DJ DREW
SUNDAY SOUNDS BY:
DJ JUANE JORDAN
SATURDAY SOUNDS BY:
THE ROOFTOP
914 UNION STREET
WELLNESS ROOFTOP SPONSORS
Special thanks to our philanthropic partners who have supported us in our 25th Anniversary year:
Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, Surdna Foundation, Ford Foundation and our additional philanthropic partners: Kresge Foundation, Women's Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Mellon/Billie Holiday Fund, Mellon Foundation, Louisiana Division of the Arts, Greater New Orleans Foundation, Black Seed, Resilience Initiative, Ford Foundation (IMLS), Enterprise Corporation, Lambent Foundation Fund of Tides Foundation, Hancock Whitney, Johnson & Johnson, Culture and Community Power Fund, United Way, Foundation for Louisiana, South Arts, ACNO NEA ARP, ACNO CAG, Center for Black Health & Equity, New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund, and Hearthland Foundation.