Wellness Reset Newsletter - Strength, Sunlight & Soulcare
- Keisha "Ankhti" Washington
- Jun 15
- 5 min read
🧠 Men’s Mental Health Matters
June is Men’s Mental Health Month — a reminder that healing has no gender. Yet far too often, societal expectations push men to suffer in silence, equating strength with emotional suppression. Research shows that traditional masculine norms, like self-reliance and stoicism, are major barriers to men seeking help for depression and mental health concerns (Seidler et al., 2016).
But real strength isn’t about enduring pain alone. It’s about the courage to speak up, seek support, and choose healing.
This month (and every month), let’s:
✅ Ask the men in our lives, “How are you? Really?”
✅ Disrupt harmful narratives that frame vulnerability as weakness.
✅ Encourage male-friendly support—from therapy to peer circles to workplace wellness.
According to Seidler et al. (2016), reframing help-seeking as resilience, rather than weakness, is essential in supporting men’s mental health and preventing suicide.
Whether you’re a father, son, brother, partner, or friend: Your mental well-being matters. Healing is not a solo journey, it’s a collective act of care.
If you’re struggling, you are not alone. Speak. Share. Seek help because true strength is built in the spaces where we dare to heal.
📖 Source: Seidler, Z. E., Dawes, A. J., Rice, S. M., Oliffe, J. L., & Dhillon, H. M. (2016). Masculinity and help-seeking among men with depression: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Clinical Psychology Review, 49, 106–118. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2016.09.002
🌞 Summer Soul Wellness: Hydration, Movement & Sacred Boundaries
As the sun reaches its zenith, we’re called not to burn out, but to rise, radiate, and replenish in alignment with the season’s rhythm. Summer asks us to expand with intention, caring for our vessel as a sacred act of devotion.
Hydration as Ritual: Water is the first medicine. Begin your day with a mindful glass—infuse
d with lemon, mint, or cucumber—to awaken your body’s inner tide. Research confirms dehydration dulls focus, mood, and vitality (Popkin et al., 2010). Energetically, stagnation occurs when we don’t flow. Let every sip be a ceremony of renewal and a prayer poured back into you.
Movement as Communion: Step barefoot onto grass to ground your energy. Greet the sun with gentle salutations. Swim to remember the fluid grace of your body. Move not for the burn, but for the connection, to breath, to body, to Earth. Even a ten-minute dance break can become an altar of joy.
Boundaries as Self-Honoring: The sun doesn’t apologize for setting and neither should you for resting. Say “no” to what drains and “yes” to what nourishes. Rise early, pause in the heat, and retreat in stillness. Boundaries are not barriers; they’re sacred architecture for your peace.
Mantra for the Season: I move with ease, drink in life deeply, and honor my sacred limits.
Source: Popkin, B. M., D’Anci, K. E., & Rosenberg, I. H. (2010). Water, hydration, and health. Nutrition Reviews, 68(8), 439–458. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2010.00304.x
A Global Salute to the Practice That Grounds Us
Yoga is more than poses—it's a return to self. It’s breath when the world feels heavy, presence when our minds race, and liberation from what no longer serves.
On June 21st, across continents and cultures, we gather on mats and in hearts to celebrate a practice rooted in ancient wisdom and lived through modern resilience.
For Black and Brown communities, yoga is not just a wellness trend, it’s a form of reclamation. It is a space where we stretch past generational trauma. A breath that reminds us we are worthy of rest, of healing, of peace.
Whether You're:
✨ Flowing in a studio,
✨ Breathing on your living room floor,
✨ Or meditating under the sun
Let the day be a reminder that you are your own sacred space. Your body is wise. Your breath is a prayer. Your practice is powerful.
Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with two FREE community classes led by Keisha “Ankhti” Washington. Each class offers a welcoming space for breath, movement, and mindfulness whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi.
Choose one or attend both sessions! Just bring your mat, water, and an open heart.
Class Options:
Saturday, June 21 | 9:00 AM
St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church
7001 Harford Rd (Entrance on Woodhome Ave)
Indoor session – grounding and gentle flow.
International Day of Yoga (Observed)
SoulCare Sunday: Yoga in the Park
Sunday, June 22nd | 10:00 AM
📍Herring Run Park
(Near St Francis of Assisi Church)
Celebrate community, self-care, and soul alignment in nature.
This session blends gentle movement, breath, and intention-setting under open skies.
Summer Solstice Yoga & Meditation
Wednesday, June 25th | 6:00–7:15 PM
Join Keisha "Ankhti" Washington for an evening of flow and stillness as we honor the longest day of the year. Through movement, meditation, and breathwork, we’ll align with the energy of renewal and radiance.
📍Location: Camille Intuitive Wellness
3000 Chestnut Ave, Ste 15
Baltimore, MD 21211
Fall Fitness Programs – Enrollment Opens July 1st!
Fit66: Jumpstart Your Wellness Reset
Mon, August 26 – Sat, October 31, 2025
66 days of structure, support, and strength. Ideal for beginners or those returning to fitness.
Fit99: Power. Progress. Perseverance.
Mon, October 7, 2025 – Sat, January 11, 2026
For those ready to level up. Strength-focused, mindset-driven, and built to push past limits.
📲 Access to the app, weekly workouts, check-ins, meal guidance & more.
💸 Referral discounts available!
📌 Wellness Reset Summer Closure
We’ll be closed from July 30th – August 11th for our annual summer break and business reset. Be sure to stock up on any essentials and plan ahead for program signups and sessions.
Summer is the season of light, growth, and blooming. Whether you're joining us for yoga, fitness, or simply resetting your routine—remember: you deserve care, consistency, and community.
In Good Health,
Keisha “Ankhti” Washington
Founder, Wellness Reset
📱 (410) 937-5402
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