6 Healthy Things to Do in Metro Detroit this October

Stay healthy this October and attend these events to keep your mind and body at its best.

By Rachel Pepe

Feature photo via The Barre Code’s Facebook

Oct. 4

Sunset Yoga

6:30-7:30 p.m.

DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

1801 Atwater St., Detroit

Unwind and destress after a long week with a yoga session at sunset in Milliken State Park. This event is for all experience levels, and yoga mats will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.

Oct. 12

Women’s Self Defense Seminar

12:30-3:30 p.m.

Rochester Hills Krav Maga

1050 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills

Join Rochester Hills Krav Maga for an important seminar on women’s self-defense. This seminar will teach defenses to common types of attacks and provides the opportunity to practice handling a variety of scenarios. Tickets can be purchased here for $25. All proceeds go to HAVEN women’s shelter.

Oct. 19

Glow Night at the Indoor Ropes Course

6-11 p.m.

IRC at TG3

1921 Northwood Drive, Troy

Climb over to the Indoor Ropes Course at Troy Gymnastics 3 for their monthly glow night! Every third Saturday of the month, the venue is decked out in black lights to mix up the usual ropes course experience. Wear your neon and white to stand out! Tickets can be purchased here.

Oct. 20

Pilates Circus

Noon to 1 p.m.

Life Time Athletic

4106 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills

Join Pilates instructor Meghan Miller as she provides an extensive circuit training. Over the course of the 55-minute class, attendees will use a variety of equipment including chair, cadillac, barrel and ped-a-pole. The class is open to people of all experience levels. Call Meghan to RSVP at 248-924-1078.

Oct. 26

Citizen Yoga X The Barre Code: Breast Cancer Triathlon

1-2:30 p.m.

Citizen Yoga Royal Oak

500 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak

Citizen Yoga and The Barre Code are teaming up to put on their first breast cancer triathlon! Attendees will start with a 30-minute Barre class, a walk/run to Citizen Yoga and a restorative yoga class. The event will end with a lecture on breast health and preventative tips. All proceeds will go to the Keep a Breast Foundation. Tickets are $35 on Eventbrite.

Oct. 27

Bike the Ambassador Bridge

8-11 a.m.

Clark Park Southwest Detroit

1130 Clark St., Detroit

Head over to Clark Park for the opportunity to set out on a 9-mile bike ride across the border between Detroit and Windsor. All riders must have an enhanced license or passport to participate in the event. Registration is $100 at tour-de-troit.org