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Health Education
Knowing more about your health can be part of how you care for yourself.
At Sankofa, we believe well-being includes understanding what is happening in your body—not only when something feels wrong, but as part of an ongoing practice of awareness and care.
Our Health Education Courses create accessible spaces to learn about important health topics, ask questions, and better understand the information that can sometimes feel overwhelming in traditional healthcare settings. Led by healthcare and wellness professionals, these offerings bring practical, evidence-informed education into conversation with the everyday choices we make about our health.
Whether you're learning how to better understand your numbers, exploring ways to support your health, or simply becoming more informed about your body, these courses are designed to help you participate more fully in your own care.
Because understanding your health is part of caring for it.
Know Your Numbers: Fall Wellness Series
Presented by Sankofa Health
Your health numbers tell a story. Knowing your numbers is an important step toward protecting your overall well-being. This three-part community health series combines practical health education, accessible wellness tools, and real-life experiences to help participants better understand their bodies and take a more active role in their long-term health.
Each session begins with complimentary blood pressure screenings, giving participants the opportunity to monitor their numbers over time while learning practical strategies to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
September – Blood Pressure & Breathwork (2 hours)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 @ 9AM
Theme: Breathe Better. Live Better.
Featuring Dr. Lola Salaam
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Free blood pressure screenings
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Understanding your blood pressure numbers (what they actually mean)
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The connection between stress, breathing, and hypertension
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Guided breathwork session
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Q&A
October – Healthy Aging: Understanding Your Mind & Body (2 hours)
Theme: Know Your Mind. Nurture Your Body.
Featuring Collen Cobb
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Free blood pressure screening & wellness passport check-in
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What healthy aging really looks like—and why it's about more than getting older
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The powerful connection between your mind, emotions, and physical health
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Everyday habits that support healthy aging: sleep, stress management, movement, relationships, and purpose
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Guided meditation for awareness and emotional regulation
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Q&A
November – Stroke Awareness & Recovery (2 hours)
Theme: Recovery, Resilience & Hope.
Featuring Javel Wilson
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His stroke survivor story
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Warning signs of stroke
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Recovery and rehabilitation
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Mental resilience after a major health event
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Gentle movement and discussion
ALL SESSIONS ARE INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP, CLASS PASSES AND DROP-INS.
SERVICE POLICY
We do not offer refunds for courses. However, if your plans change, you can transfer your payment to another course or program as long as you contact us at least 72 hours before the course begins. After that point, all payments are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please email the Bursar if you need to make a change. Advanced registration is required online or via the MINDBODY app. Arrive 5-10 minutes before class starts, as we do not accept late entries. Passes won’t be refunded for missed cancellations or policy violations.
Payment/Refund Policy
We do not offer refunds for courses. However, if your plans change, you can transfer your payment to another course or program as long as you contact us at least 72 hours before the course begins. After that point, all payments are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please email the Bursar if you need to make a change. Advanced registration is required online or via the MINDBODY app. We’re a cashless facility, so pre-registration is required. Create a free online account to streamline class registration. Expired passes and unused specials cannot be refunded or credited.
Class Cancellation
We do not offer refunds for courses. Please email the Bursar if you need to make a change. To cancel a class, please do so at least 30 minutes in advance by logging into our reservation system and selecting "Cancel" under "My Schedule." Please Note: Your class or purchase will not be credited to your account and no refunds are issued once you begin your course.
Late Arrival Policy
Doors lock five minutes after class starts, and late entries are not accepted. Please Note: Your class will not be credited to your account and no refunds are issued once you begin your course.