, /PRNewswire/ -- The heart of was enlivened with joy, connection, and empowerment as "EMBODY: Empowering Mental Health through Community Wellness and Creativity" brought together over 700 community members for an extraordinary day of holistic wellness and artistic expression. This free event, held on outdoors at Hope on Union, was a beacon of hope and healing, designed to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month through the generous support of CalMHSA and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. The event, MC'd by poet and TEDx global public speaker , delivered a vibrant tapestry of activities aimed at nurturing both body and soul.
Attendees delighted in spiritual yoga and tai chi sessions, a free photo booth, danced and collaborated in playshops, making an intuitive art mural, engaged in thought-provoking panel discussions on mental wellbeing and financial mindfulness, and immersed themselves in the uplifting sounds of laughter yoga and magical sound baths. Music filled the air, spun by local DJ Tyrone Ward and by the joyful songs from the all-female sextet group Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, adding to the festive atmosphere. The community received generous and delicious plant-based offerings provided by Chef Tony of Sunny Express Gourmet Fast Food, Chef of Mort and Betty's, Vegan Liberian cuisine by , and Chef Supreme of Harvest Academy who represented Big Mountain Foods.
Unique and delicious beverage offerings were provided by of Saffron Cowboy and of Nija Wellness.
