MEMBERSHIP areas where we were seeking help . We also asked for specific things that would help fulfill us in each category . It was a very honest and vulnerable session to have lawyers discussing other parts of our lives that impact our practice , and Anana guided us through the discussion . We closed out with yin yoga , which consisted of three poses held for long periods of time . This class forced attendees to reconsider their views on what a “ workout ” means and left everyone feeling rejuvenated and excited to take more steps toward self-care in their daily lives .
Wellness week was an amazing series of events , which highlighted not only a variety of wellness activities , but locally owned businesses and an array of neighborhoods in Atlanta . We look forward to hosting another wellness week and expanding its offerings in years to come .
wellness looks like to you , we hope to offer some of that through the wellness committee .
In addition to preparing for another wellness week in the coming year , I hope to work with local wellness studios and business owners throughout the year to highlight different options that may appeal to our members , and to kick off our regular wellness committee hikes in memory of our previous hike leader , Hemanth Digumarthi . Whatever wellness means to you , I want to be sure we offer something that appeals to you , so feel free to reach out with ideas — I am all ears !
The Year Ahead
In the coming year , I look forward to making this committee a staple in the Atlanta Bar Association community . I think most of us acknowledge the importance of wellness in the abstract , but often do not consider what that looks like for us or prioritize it in our daily lives , especially as work and other obligations demand our time . Maybe for you it is a high intensity workout with music blasting . Maybe it is a hike in the woods with others in the profession , where you can connect not only as lawyers , but as individuals . Or maybe it is a guided meditation or journaling session where the focus is not breaking a sweat but working on mental strength . Whatever
ASHLEY M . BOWCOTT Berman Fink Van Horn PC abowcott @ bfvlaw . com
Wellness Committee Members at Barre3 Druid Hills with Instructor Alie .
Strategic Self Care and Yin Yoga Class with Founder Anana Parris . www . atlantabar . org THE ATLANTA LAWYER 37