Mindful May
Thursday, May 1 @ 12:00AM - Saturday, May 31 @ 11:59PM
Experience a month-long celebration of connection, care & clarity in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. From wellness events & interactive art to inspiring giveaways & resources, every activation is designed to make space for gratitude, growth & good energy.
May Lineup:
Jay Shetty Ticket Giveaway: May 5 – 8 | Instagram (@westgateaz) We’re giving away tickets to see self-help guru, Jay Shetty, live at Arizona Financial Theatre on Saturday, May 31. Follow us on Instagram for entry details!
Artisan Alley Wellness Edition: May 16 & May 30, 6-10pm | Fountain Park | Our popular local makers market returns with a mental health twist. Shop handmade goods from vendors whose work uplifts, supports & gives back to mental health causes.
The Great Reset: Sunday, May 18 from 9am – 12pm | Fountain Park | It’s time to press pause. This free 60-minute yoga & meditation class invites you to reset your mind & body with intention. Before & after your flow, treat yourself to feel-good extras like a mobile IV drip, light therapy, massage chair, or spiritual coaching – all available onsite for an elevated wellness experience.
- Schedule:
- 9 – 10am: Registration & wellness experiences (think: IV drip, light therapy, spiritual guiding & more!)
- 10 – 11am: Free yoga & meditation class
- 11am – 12pm: Wellness experiences continued + chat with our instructors
- 12pm: Brunch & lunch after at our eateries!
- About the Class:
- Bring your own yoga mat. No additional equipment or weights are needed. You’ll be guided through a yoga and meditation session with options to modify based on your fitness level. And don’t forget to bring water, it’s hot out, so staying hydrated is key!
Gratitude Wall: May 1 – 31 | WaterDance Plaza | Pause for a mindful moment at our oversized interactive wall in the plaza. One side invites you to share what you’re grateful for; the other, your best piece of life advice. It’s a celebration of perspective, positivity & people.
Mirror Moment: May 1 – 31 | The East Passage | Find our mirror wall photo op & take in a few words you might need to hear: “You matter. You are loved. You are seen. You deserve kindness.” And most importantly – “See yourself the way we see you.”
QR Code Affirmations: May 1 – 31 | Near Yard House | Look for QR code decals throughout Westgate & scan for an instant boost of positivity, each one delivers a short & sweet affirmation to brighten your day.
Pop-Ups with Mental Health Orgs: Throughout the month, we’re partnering with local mental health organizations to provide free resources, support & education. Check out our website for more info!
Book Launch | Friday, May 30 at 7pm | Chicken N Pickle (2nd Floor) | Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with the book launch of Beautifully Bipolar: Ditching the Shame with Hope, Humor, and Hustle by author & advocate Erin Callinan. She’s putting stigma to rest by normalizing honest, hopeful conversations about mental health. Erin is a national speaker, mental health advocate, & founder of Beneath the Brave, inspiring others to care for themselves & the people they love. Come celebrate, meet the author, and grab your signed copy!
