Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness

HAPPY PRIDE, Y’ALL! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🏳️‍⚧️

“There is simply no greater need of the human being than the need to feel celebrated, seen, heard and loved.” – Anonymous 🫶🏽

As the first 100% LGBTQIA+ owned and operated yoga studio and wellness center in Detroit, we see you, we celebrate you, we support you, and we stand with you — unconditionally.

At Welcome Home Yoga & Wellness, we invite our team, students, and wellness clients to show up as their full, authentic selves. Our message, “Come Home to Yourself,” reflects a lifelong journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, healing, and belonging. ✨💫
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Since 2021, each Pride Month we have proudly hosted our Annual Palmer Park Pride Run/Walk + Yoga event (2nd Sunday of June) in support of our friends, neighbors, and community partners . 🌳💚🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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These incredible organizations are deeply committed to creating inclusive, affirming, and welcoming spaces for all. We hope you’ll join us for this unique celebration of wellness, movement, community, and Pride! 🎉🏃🏽‍♀️🧘🏽
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As we gather together this Pride Month, we honor the trailblazers, advocates, allies, and community members who have helped build a more inclusive world — and those who continue the work every day. Thank you for helping create spaces where everyone can feel safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves. 🏳️‍🌈🫶🏽🏳️‍⚧️
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Wishing everyone a joyful, safe, and Happy Pride Month! 🌈

How are you celebrating Pride this year? 🌈

Which LGBTQ+ organizations, artists, and businesses will you be supporting? 🌈

Tag a friend and let us know in the comments below! 👇🏽
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WELCOME HOME, EVERYONE! 🙏🏽💜
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We have exciting news to share! 🎉🎉🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Barbara Payton, .bp Michigan singer-songwriter, community leader, advocate, and trailblazer, will be serving as the Grand Marshal for our 6th Annual Pride-themed Palmer Park 8K, 5K, 1-Mile Run & Walk + Outdoor Yoga event on June 14th! 🏁🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🌈

Barbara Payton has been a beloved and respected musician for more than four decades. Known for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, she has toured as a backing vocalist for Bob Seger and fronted several bands throughout her remarkable career, inspiring audiences across Michigan and beyond. 🎤🎶✨

Beyond her contributions to music, Barbara has dedicated her life to serving and uplifting her community. She made history as the first openly gay woman elected to the Port Huron City Council and currently serves as Executive Director of the Blue Water Allies Community Center, the only LGBTQ+ community center in Michigan’s Thumb region. 🏳️‍🌈🤝🏽💜

Through her leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to creating spaces where all people feel welcome, valued, and celebrated, Barbara has become a powerful voice for inclusion, equality, and community connection. Her lifelong dedication to bringing people together makes her a perfect Grand Marshal for this year’s Pride celebration. 🌟

We are humbled and honored to welcome Barbara Payton to our event and grateful for the example she sets through her courage, service, and authenticity. Thank you, Barbara, for helping us kick off another incredible year of movement, wellness, community, and Pride! 🫶🏽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

If you haven’t registered yet, there is still time! Join us on Sunday, June 14th for one of Detroit’s most inspiring Pride Month wellness celebrations!

⏰👕RACE SHIRT DEADLINE IS TODAY, 6/1 @10:00am! REGISTER NOW!!! 🌳🏃🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️✨

https://www.welcomehomeyoga.com/palmer-park-run-walk-yoga-event-series-upcoming

Welcome Home, Barbara Payton! 💜🏠

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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! 🗣
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Volunteer Registration for our 6th Annual Palmer Park 8k, 5k, 1 Mile Run & Walk + Yoga Event is open 👉🏽 https://www.welcomehomeyoga.com/palmer-park-run-walk-yoga-event-series-upcoming

THE FIRST 50 VOLUNTEERS to register will receive a FREE VOLUNTEER SHIRT!
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Plenty of spots still available:
— Set up
— Medical
— Start/finish line
— Snack Table
— Early packet pick-up
— Race day packet pick-up
— Course Marshalls
— Water station
— Yoga Area
— Clean up
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If you love community, parks, running, yoga, PRIDE MONTH, Detroit and making new friends, then we would love to have you on our volunteer team! 🙌🏽🌳🏃🏽‍♀️🏁🏃🏽‍♂️💜🧘🏽✨🧘🏽‍♀️
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COME JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING COMMUNITY CELEBRATION!!
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**Must be willing to attend 1 info call and 1 on-site meeting (depending on your role) PRIOR TO EVENT DAY - 6/14/2026
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**No prior experience necessary!
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***UPDATE: MONDAY, 6/1 IS THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED YOUR RACE SHIRT 👕 BY EVENT DAY!! 👉🏽 DEADLINE: MON, 6/1 10:00am ~ REGISTER TODAY!!
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day SALE 🇺🇸
20% OFF ⚡ TODAY ONLY ⚡

📆 Sunday, JUNE 14, 2026
Race Shirt 👕 Deadline: Friday, 5/29 11:59pm ⏳

***Use Code: MEMDAY26 for 20% OFF
VALID FOR FIRST 20 USES ~ THROUGH @11:59PM EST

***PLEASE NOTE: valid only for adult 8k, 5k (or combination) in-person categories; may not be combined with other discounts

**Food & beverages included with race registration!

Grab your tickets NOW 👉🏽 https://www.welcomehomeyoga.com/palmer-park-run-walk-yoga-event-series-upcoming

WELCOME HOME, DETROIT! 🏃🏽‍♂️✨🏃🏻‍♀️

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Schedule ❤️🤍💙

We have a modified schedule tomorrow, Monday, May 25th. Please join us for a class! ✨

Monday, May 25th
6:00a - 8:00a - Mysore Style w/
8:15a - 9:30a - Half Primary Led w/
9:45a - 10:45a - Deep Vinyasa w/
11:00 - 12:00p- Yin Yoga w/
* all other classes cancelled

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend everyone!
Thank you for your service 🙏🏽🇺🇸

Welcome Home, Y’all! 🏠💜