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Bronx Wellness Workshops: The Road to NOT 62

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Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Norwood, Kingsbridge, Bedford Park, University Heights, and Fordham
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Older Adults
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
Immigrants/ Migrants
Veterans
LGBTQ+ People
Parents
Unhoused People
Low Income People
Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color
Substance abuse
Describe the challenge you want to address:
This initiative hopes to address the, , Bronx continues to be the unhealthiest county in the state of NY. The Bronx also has the second lowest life expectancy in NYS and highest prevalence of diabetes and obese.
What is the solution to the challenge?
Wellness Workshops that give community members tools to combat the effects of chronic diseases, obesity, and stress. Through wellness workshops, community members will foster community and participate in open discussions on wellness topics and movement with mindfulness practices. Workshops will incorporate nature walks with mindfulness tools such as EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), sound baths, yoga, stretching, breathwork, and meditation. Workshops will be offered to low-income housing residents and participants of community organizations, substance abuse and re-entry programs, gardens, and senior day programs.
Please provide your Zip Code
10458

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