New Bedford Wellness Initiative

07/29/2026

What a beautiful evening this past Monday as we gathered for another summer yoga practice in the park. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing Sarah Huff for leading such a grounding and peaceful class. Her gentle, calming presence made for a truly special evening.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined us—we love seeing our community come together each week to move, breathe, and connect in nature. 💚🧘‍♀️

Please stay tuned tomorrow for an update on our Thursday evening yoga class at Haskell Public Gardens, as the current weather forecast may impact our plans. We'll post any schedule changes as soon as they're confirmed.

07/29/2026

🌿 Yoga in the Garden 🌿

Join us Thursdays at 5:30 PM from June 4th–October 1st at Haskell Public Gardens for a FREE community yoga series in a peaceful outdoor setting. Open to all levels and led by a certified instructor.

Bring your yoga mat, towel, water, and blocks if you have them. ☀️🧘‍♀️
📍 777 Shawmut Ave

Parking available along Shawmut Ave & Loftus Street.

07/29/2026

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07/28/2026

🤣 Lighten up your week with Laughter Wellness!

Join Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers Bill & Linda Hamaker for a FREE Laughter Wellness class this Wednesday at 7:30 PM on Zoom. 🌟

Laughter Yoga is open to all ages and abilities—no experience needed! Through playful laughter exercises and gentle breathing techniques, you’ll boost oxygen flow, increase energy, reduce stress, and leave feeling refreshed and uplifted.

✨ Don’t miss this fun and feel-good experience—come laugh with us and bring a friend!
🔗 Zoom Link: https://buff.ly/3LSKO2X
📅 Wednesday | 7:30 PM
🌐 Learn more: https://buff.ly/3JJ6P3C
👍 page: https://buff.ly/2PQyTeu
👥 Join the Group: https://buff.ly/3rwRhI7

07/27/2026

☀️ Summer is in full swing, and it's the perfect time to prioritize your health and well-being!

Join the New Bedford Wellness Initiative this month for FREE community wellness programs designed to help you move, relax, recharge, and connect with others.

🌿 Wellness Streams
🚶 Outdoor Walks at Buttonwood Park
🧘 Monday Evening Yoga at Buttonwood Park | 5:30 PM
🌸 Thursday Evening Yoga at Haskell Public Gardens | 5:30 PM

Whether you're looking to stay active, reduce stress, or simply enjoy the outdoors with your community, there's something for everyone. Invite a friend, enjoy the fresh summer air, and be part of a healthier, stronger New Bedford!

We can't wait to see you this July! 💚

07/27/2026

🧘‍♀️ FREE COMMUNITY YOGA SERIES AT BUTTONWOOD PARK 🌿

Unplug, recharge, and enjoy an outdoor yoga experience surrounded by nature at Buttonwood Park. This free instructor-led class is open to all levels — come move, breathe, stretch, and reset in a beautiful community space.

Bring a friend and join us for a relaxing evening of movement and mindfulness in the park!

07/26/2026

🌿 NB WELL CHECK-IN 🌿

Let’s see where your steps have taken you this week! 👣

Drop a picture of where you’ve been walking — trails, sidewalks, treadmills, beaches… it all counts!

Every step forward is progress, and you might just inspire someone else to get moving 💚

07/25/2026

22 walkers joined Dr. Nick Mucciardi for Walk With A Doc to talk about Tick Borne Illnesses.

Join us at 9am on Saturdays near the Buttonwood Zoo entrance, weather permitting.

07/25/2026

🌞 Make the most of your July mornings with movement, fresh air, and community!

Step outside and join us for Walk with a Doc at Buttonwood Park with Dr. Nick Mucciardi . 👟

Enjoy a relaxed walk, connect with neighbors, and gain valuable health insights from local healthcare professionals in a welcoming, supportive environment. Whether you're a regular walker or just getting started, everyone is welcome!

Grab a friend and join us as we walk toward a healthier, happier summer. 💚

07/24/2026

Meditation is a Toolbox — Sundays, 8 to 9 a.m. ET, live on Insight Timer

Meditation gets talked about as one thing: sit, breathe, settle. But different practices train different capacities.

Each Sunday takes one tool and one mechanism, names what is actually happening in the body, and then spends most of the hour in practice.

The science is taught as science, with no promises the evidence cannot carry. Every session stands alone, so a first Sunday works as well as a tenth. Beginners welcome, and so is anyone who has sat for years and wants to know what is going on underneath it.

Free, live, and open: https://insig.ht/1i7qvmjnH4b (or search "Jonathan Felix" in the Insight Timer app)

Celebrating 25 years in education. Passionate advocate for health & wellness.