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Like joy, radical self-care is so important to Black people, which is why we are excited to reopen the ESSENCE WELLNESS HOUSE® with programming from 10am-5pm CST, July 5-7, during this year’s ESSENCE Festival of the Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
At the heart of our joyful celebrations is a place to heal, rejuvenate and restore the mind, body and soul. To mark the 30th anniversary of our annual event, we have organized wellness programming that honors the essence and complexity of Black women and encourages them to prioritize their health holistically.
Additionally, this year’s Wellness House will provide a respite from the hustle and bustle of the convention center, with wellness experts offering guidance, love and support throughout the lifespan.
Whether you want to hear stories from your ancestors, get advice on sex, calm your mind with guided meditations or learn helpful tips to maintain and strengthen your mental health, we have the best experts to guide you. Scroll ahead to see this year’s Wellness House pod conversations.
Guided Meditation: Let our wellness experts guide you through a relaxing meditation session to help you calm your mind, center your mind, and set goals for the day.
Read the room status: Read The Room offers Wellness House guests ancestral and angel card readings from established psychics.
All weights: Weight loss and nutrition experts help you understand the secrets to healthy weight loss, why we have a dangerous relationship with food, and the oft-discussed weight loss pills.
Let’s talk about sex: Sex educators will answer important questions, offer advice and help guests feel more confident in their bodies, so they can live a fulfilling sex life.
Find out for yourself: “Check Yourself” offers guests the opportunity to get information about basic aspects of their health by checking their blood pressure, weight, waist circumference, a skin exam with a dermatologist and more.
Mind on the matter: Therapists meet with guests to help them address their most pressing issues within a specific time frame. If you’re having a disagreement with a loved one or are looking for advice on dealing with burnout, this is the space to get insight and new perspectives from experts who can help you.
The ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola will run from July 4 to 7. For more information and updates on the festival, please visit Website Follow us on social media @ESSENCEFest X, Facebookand Instagram.
