Health & Fitness

Well Ray 2019: Free Classes, Pet Exercises, Food And More Offered

The annual Well Ray returns with a variety of activities for residents, kids and pets from over 75 vendors.

Well Ray brings together over 75 health and wellness vendors in Del Ray.
Well Ray brings together over 75 health and wellness vendors in Del Ray. (Sarah Marcella Photography/Well Ray)

ALEXANDRIA, VA—Alexandria claims the title of one of Virginia's healthiest communities, and the neighborhood of Del Ray especially takes that to heart. Health-minded vendors and residents alike will meet for the sixth annual Well Ray Festival on Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. along Mount Vernon Avenue.

The festival celebrates the health and wellness movement with activities from over 75 vendors. It typically draws thousands from across the region.

Fitness instructors will lead free yoga, pilates, CrossFit, spin, barre, and dance classes on the streets. Attendees should bring their own yoga mats. Kids can enjoy fitness activities like dance lessons, martial arts, parkour and HITT training, while pets can join in on the fun with activities like training tips and obstacle work.

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Wellness and holistic health practitioners will have services ranging from massages, acupuncture and physical therapy to nutritional counseling, health screenings, meditation and more. Food vendors will have tastes of health foods, while local fitness clothing designers and boutiques will display wellness inspired fashion.

Well Ray is held by the Del Ray Business Association. This year's sponsors include the Jen Walker Team, Core Wellness and Physical Therapy and the Chiro Group. The event is rain or shine.

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For more information, visit www.wellraydelray.com.

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