Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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Guided Somatic Journey

A guided Somatic Meditation with Mental Health Therapist Neil Rasmussen, MS Immerse yourself in calm, embodied presence 🧘 Tea, communal circle, and an immersive guided meditation, centering yourself with love, ease and connection. A 90-minute experience intended to invite and explore a sense of calm, authentic embodiment. We will begin with optional tea and communal circle for sharing any intentions, then transcend inwards through a guided somatic meditation. An experience for all! Tea will be provided. Please bring your own yoga/meditation mat if possible, and a light blanket may also be supportive.

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Inside the Nervous System: Understanding Yourself to Better Understand Your Child

Support Regulation in Everyday Life Part 2 in a 2 part parenting workshop series designed and taught by Occupational Therapist, Sara Sheppard. Each workshop is unique and you can attend them individually or together. Have you ever wondered why one child craves movement while another avoids it? Why some children melt down over seemingly small things, or why certain strategies work one day and not the next? This interactive two-part workshop for parents explores how the nervous system shapes behavior, emotions, learning, and connection. Rather than focusing on “fixing” behaviors, we’ll discover how the body experiences safety, stress, and regulation—and why every nervous system is unique. Through hands-on activities, simple neuroscience, and real-life examples, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your own nervous system and learn practical ways to support your child’s regulation in everyday life. Whether your child is neurodivergent, highly sensitive, or simply experiences the world in their…

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Community Sound Bath

The Halcyon House Community Sound Bath is a fun and restorative event for everyone. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow, blanket, and anything that will help you get cozy on the floor for an hour of dreamy relaxation. Hang around afterwards to share tea and stories. Doors open at 5PM. We look forward to seeing you!  

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Raqs and Reset: A Weekend of Bellydance & Balance

RAQS & RESET | September 18–20 | Duluth, Minnesota (Svälja Whole-Being in Downtown Duluth) Join us for an unforgettable weekend of dance, artistry, wellness, and community featuring legendary educators Tamalyn Dallal and Cassandra Shore, both celebrating more than 50 years in dance. Internationally acclaimed dancer, teacher, author, and founding Bellydance Superstars member **Tamalyn Dallal** has performed and taught in more than 40 countries. Influential performer and educator **Cassandra Shore** brings decades of artistry, technique, choreography, and mentorship. Experience **DanceMeditation™** with New Orleans-based dancer and educator **Kryss Statho**, a somatic practice exploring breath, intuition, and free movement. Illinois-based educator **Erin Mariele** will teach material from Zoe Jakes’ DanceCraft: Key of Diamonds. RAQS & RESET is more than dance—it’s connection, healing, and community. 100% of net proceeds benefit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Book Signing LET’S GET AFTER IT! Brian S. Nicholson

Come visit MN author Brian Nicholson at his book signing at Barnes and Noble in Duluth, Saturday August 15th from 1 – 4 pm. LET’S GET AFTER IT! is an Amazone Best Seller in its genre. The book is more than just a sober and recovery book; it’s more than a personal memoir. People who have read it say it is a motivational guide to living your best life no matter what your age. The lessons in the book will help with recovery and any other life goal you are after. Wellness, Weight Loss, Grief, Goals, Fitness, Career whatever the goal you have for the rest of your life this book will help get you there. You also have access to Brian’s LET’S TALK! services at www.letsgetafterit.com If you are not in the area or have other plans and want a signed copy reach out from the website or e-mail…

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Community Sound Bath

The Halcyon House Community Sound Bath is a fun and restorative event for everyone. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow, blanket, and anything that will help you get cozy on the floor for an hour of dreamy relaxation. Hang around afterwards to share tea and stories. Doors open at 5PM. We look forward to seeing you!

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