Inner Warrior St. Louis Wellness Weekend

Make the decision to focus on your health and wellness! Join us for a weekend of innovative movement, nutrition guidance and camaraderie at the Inner Warrior Wellness Weekend.

We'll explore the body's response to stress and grief, teaching you how to release muscle tension, self-doubt and patterns of negativity. Through hands-on workshops, workouts and discussion, we'll share and practice skills for healthy living. Because the movement we'll be doing is for all ages and fitness levels, the Wellness Weekend is open to all surviving adults who want to connect with the best parts of themselves.

After the weekend is over, we'll have an ongoing community with coaches and peers to keep us accountable of our goals and to be a source of encouragement.

Summon your Inner Warrior, and let us help you fight for the best version of yourself. 

SCHEDULE

Day 1: We'll start by learning how to find inspiration in ourselves and in each other. You'll get an overview of the weekend and a chance to ask questions.

Day 2: The second day starts early with a run/walk and information on stretching, warming up and cooling down. We'll move into sessions on supportive core, mobility and strengthening exercises. We'll round out the day with discussions of habituation, motivation, supportive nutrition, hydration and injury prevention.

Day 3: A run or run/walk session starts the day. Afterward, we'll move into discussions of goal-setting to identify small changes that will have big impacts. We'll talk about self-care and accountability, identify supports within your friends and family, and discuss strategies for cutting out negativity so you can be the person you want and need to be. Our closing session will leave you sweaty, proud and determined.

*Note: Please be aware that this itinerary is subject to change due to a number of reasons, including weather and participant skill level.

WELLNESS WEEKEND FEES

A $50 deposit will be collected at the time of registration. At the conclusion of the event, you may choose to donate this deposit to TAPS to support future programs; otherwise you will receive a full refund.

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, TAPS is able to provide lodging, all meals, materials, activities and T-shirts at no cost to you. You will need to cover the cost of travel to and from the event.

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

You will need to cover the cost of your transportation to and from St. Louis. The closest airport is the St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Plan to arrive in St. Louis by 4 p.m. on Friday. Plan to depart on after 12 p.m. Sunday.

Lodging will be provided for all attendees from Friday through Sunday. TAPS covers the cost of lodging, and we will take care of booking your hotel room for the weekend.

SKILL LEVEL

This event is open to all skill levels. Ability to walk and willingness to participate in fitness activities to the best of your ability is the only physical requirement. We will have low-impact/low-intensity workouts for those getting started as well as more intense workouts for those at a higher fitness level.

If you have any questions, please email innerwarrior@taps.org or call 800-959-TAPS (8277). Email support@taps.org if you do not receive a confirmation email after registering.