The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) would like to cordially invite you to our family-friendly Wellness Wednesday event "Mindful Moves". Come enjoy an evening of physical & mental self-care with Kemetic Yoga Instructor Kaiti Sekhem en Ankh Madjar (aka Systar Roni Auset). We will energize and revitalize ourselves with breathwork, mindful movement, and meditation then participate in a game of intellectually stimulating chess for wisdom and wellness. This night of activities will increase your energy levels, induce clearer and sharper thinking, improve your mood, decrease stress, tension, and anxiety while enabling you to bond with family & community.

The yoga class will be held from 6:00-7:00p followed by a beginner-friendly chess tournament at 7:15p, through which participants will get to practice some of the mindfulness techniques gained from the yoga class. The chess tournament will be non-rated 4SS g/5 d0, in which each person will play 4 rounds of chess with 5 minutes on their clock each game. As the tournament progresses, you will be matched with folks with the same number of points (wins) as you. 

All youth (<18) who participate will receive a free membership to the United States Chess Federation (USCF).

Registration fees will be donation-based for the yoga class and $10 for the chess tournament. Folks with Chess Memberships at the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (The 4C- pronounced "The Fork") will be able to participate in all events for 50% off! Business members will receive free access to all events.

We will also offer free chess lessons for those who wish to learn how to play chess. 

We look forward to a wonderful evening of growth and grounding with you all. Let's make moves!