The Summer 2025 Mind, Body & Community Wellness Series is your invitation to move, learn, and connect in a supportive, uplifting space. This summer-long program blends energizing movement like Aqua Fitness and Zumba, gentle practices like Chair Yoga, expert-led wellness talks, culinary presentations, flavorful snacks and lunches, and meaningful community connection. This Series is an exclusive collaboration between Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center and Happy Fitness with Patricia, LLC.
Spend your summer mornings locally connecting with neighbors and making new friends through movement, learning, and meaningful moments. The Summer 2025 Mind, Body & Community Wellness Series brings community, energy, and joy to every session.
Daily Activity Schedule:
8:00 am - 8:45 am Aqua Fitness Class with Patricia - a refreshing way to invigorate your morning. Come prepared with a hat, sunscreen, a bikini, or full coverage leggings, and a long-sleeved top. Patricia will get you grooving in the pool! Perfect for those looking to work on their balance and core.
9:15 am - 10:10 am ZUMBA with Patricia and guest instructors - a nice way to ramp up your heart rate with all the latest Zumba music and choreography hits. Don't be shy, life is too short!
10:40 am - 11:15 am Chair Yoga with Jenn - A perfect way to regroup and refresh.
11:30 am - 12:20 am Expert-led presentations on current health & wellness issues from local businesses.
Heallth& Wellness Presenters:
12:30 pm - Savor a nutritious, chef-prepared lunch by Executive Chef Karl Schwirian of Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
JULY 2025 SCHEDULE OF Expert-Led Presentations:
All presenters will offer ample time for Q&A and discussions.
Monday, July 7th - Expert speaker: Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center's Executive Chef Karl Schwirian.
Lots of discussion and Q&A with the chef. Highlighted Recipe: TBD, to be determined.
Wednesday, July 9th - Expert Speaker of the day: HumanBlu - A collective of doctors and wellness experts leading the future of human optimization. Presentation topic: Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) with Q & A.
Monday, July 14th - Today's Expert Speaker of the day: Natalie Desbrow Beck from Carefree Weight Loss located in Carefree, Az. Topic: Weight loss peptides, GLP-1, and personalized weight loss solutions. Questions & answers.
Wednesday, July 16th- Expert Speaker of the day: HumanBlu - A collective of doctors and wellness experts leading the future of human optimization.
Presentation topic: Immunity & Gut Health with Q&A time.
Monday, July 21st - Today's expert speaker: Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center's Executive Chef Karl Schwirian.
Lots of discussion and Q&A with the chef. Highlighted Recipe: TBD, to be determined
Wednesday, July 23rd - Expert Speaker of the day: HumanBlu - A collective of doctors and wellness experts leading the future of human optimization.
Presentation topic: Detox Your Body Through Nutrition with Q&A time.
There will be a two-week hiatus due to a scheduled private retreat at Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center.
The Summer Wellness series will resume, Monday, August 4th.
August presentation topics will be be posted mid-July.
Whether you're looking to boost your health, try something new, or just feel good this summer, you're in the right place.
A collaboration between Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center and Happy Fitness with Patricia, LLC.
The Summer series is comprised of 20 sessions (20 days) throughout the summer. Sign up for one, sign up for many!
July 7th and July 9th Expert Speakers.