january 18
5:30-9 pm CDT
Sauna | Empowerment | Uplifting Vibes
Our next event is coming up on Sunday, January 18, 5:30-9 PM at Embrace North. Entry is $45 in advance and will sell out at 65 people. No worries if you can't make the entire timeframe—even 2-3 hrs is a great window to show up and join in community.
Saunas will be going, and cold immersion will be available in Embrace North’s state-of-the-art chiller pool. Twice during the eve, Emily Mara will be guiding a 30-minute session through her creative take on an interval training class -- meant to leave you feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit. Curated to a dynamic playlist, it combines light cardio, elements of yoga + pilates, somatic movement + vocalization, and intentional breathing in a way that guides you into your body so you can meet yourself wherever you're at on 1/18. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and your choice to wear shoes or go barefoot.
Sōbr Social founder and DJ Curtis Fox, will be activating the space with music from more chill early eve, moving into more lively to end the eve, so plan to fully enjoy. Reminder: the evening falls on a holiday weekend, so going a little later on a Sunday eve with extra rest on Monday feels good.
Nonalcoholic beverage excellence will be free and flowing all evening long by Jen Veralle, Mindful Drinking Movement, and Alexandra Zauner, Lucille’s Bottleshop, and will include Sauna Water, EVEN Bev, Fresh Steeps, and Tenneyson. And we'll have nourishing eats -- all complimentary.
Saunas will be going, and cold immersion will be available in Embrace North’s state-of-the-art chiller pool. Twice during the eve, Emily Mara will be guiding a 30-minute session through her creative take on an interval training class -- meant to leave you feeling lighter in mind, body and spirit. Curated to a dynamic playlist, it combines light cardio, elements of yoga + pilates, somatic movement + vocalization, and intentional breathing in a way that guides you into your body so you can meet yourself wherever you're at on 1/18. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat and your choice to wear shoes or go barefoot.
Sōbr Social founder and DJ Curtis Fox, will be activating the space with music from more chill early eve, moving into more lively to end the eve, so plan to fully enjoy. Reminder: the evening falls on a holiday weekend, so going a little later on a Sunday eve with extra rest on Monday feels good.
Nonalcoholic beverage excellence will be free and flowing all evening long by Jen Veralle, Mindful Drinking Movement, and Alexandra Zauner, Lucille’s Bottleshop, and will include Sauna Water, EVEN Bev, Fresh Steeps, and Tenneyson. And we'll have nourishing eats -- all complimentary.
OUR COLLABORATORS:
Kellen Kersten is co-owner of Embrace North, a sauna and cold water immersion business in the Marcy Holmes area of Minneapolis. He is a Minnesota native, avid runner, and fan of dogs, comedy, and adventure! Since Embrace North took root in 2019, membership has grown to 1,800 strong in its new Marcy Holmes location as of Dec 2023. With its state-of-the art cold water immersion pool offering, Embrace North is excited to continue the Fire & Ice experience they're known for, and welcome the tight-knit community of those who embrace it.
IG @embracenorth
Emily Mara is the founder of Empower by E.M., a virtual platform for holistic practices involving movement, individualized personal training programming, nutritional guidance and accountability coaching. She is a certified personal trainer for over 12 years, an accountability coach, and a mindfulness practitioner who helps busy humans prioritize themselves in a day and age where it’s incredibly difficult to do so. In her most recent work, she is dedicated to helping humans integrate functional strength training and somatic movement into their workout routines, helping them to build strong and resilient bodies, while also learning the tools needed to regulate their nervous system.
IG @emilychristinemara
Curtis Fox is the founder of Sōbr Social, and an emcee, storyteller and high energy dj. He created Sōbr Social to be more than an event series—it’s a movement. A living work of art that blends wellness, culture, and connection into an experience that feels both intimate and elevated. In the experiences he creates, he isn’t just opening the doors to a place—he’s unveiling a vision, inviting you into a community that reimagines what it means to gather, to create, and to celebrate in the alcohol-free world. IG @thefantastic_mr.fox @sobrsocial
Alexandra Zauner, co-founder of Lucille's Bottleshop, a non-alcoholic bottle shop in St. Paul with online ordering and delivery, is an alcohol-free advocate with a mission to disrupt the narrative around an alcohol-free lifestyle. Alex has always felt a call to create spaces for others to show up fully as themselves without turning toward alcohol. Through retreats, sober circles, and community events, Alex hopes to show those who attend what is possible in an alcohol-free life.
IG @lucillesbottleshop
Natalie Lang, Sauna and Sobriety cofounder, is an advocate for sobriety, has a love for bringing groups together and a passion to uplift others in their healing journey. She works her own 12-step program for emotional sobriety and is grateful to bring her own experience, strength and hope into a setting where intentional [sober] community building takes precedent… while still having a really good time! IG @___natalielang
Jen Veralle, Sauna and Sobriety cofounder, is an advocate for nonalcoholic options in social spaces and creating environments that don’t centralize alcohol. Through her personal brand jenveralle.com and TEDx Talk she seeks to change the narrative around drinking culture. Founder of Mindful Drinking Movement she will be serving crafted, elevated nonalcoholic beverages at the event, intended to surprise and delight! IG @jenveralle
- - - EVENT DETAILS - - -
LOCATION ::
Embrace North
811 9th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
PARKING :: free street parking and lot parking (in the lot to the east of Embrace North)
BRING :: Towel and swimsuit (or whatever you feel comfortable in for sauna and cold immersion); movement-friendly clothing to move in and sweat a bit, and a change of clothes if you're so inclined to move to the dj vibes later eve. A water bottle and sandals are recommended. There will be changing areas.
COST :: $45/per person
A sliding scale fee of $30+ is available too
SCHEDULE ::
5:15 Doors open for those who choose to begin with the 5:30-6:00 movement session. If you are NOT participating in second-floor movement class, please arrive at 6:00
5:30 FIRST yoga session by EMpowered by Emily (30min in length)
6:00: food and drinks available now throughout eve, serve yourself eats; Mindful Drinking Movement and Lucille's Bottle Shop-served NA cocktails; Fresh Steeps tea
6:15: Opening circle/dropping in “what brought you here, what is bringing you back?”
6:30: DJ starts spinning and the beats go through event's end
7:00 SECOND yoga session by EMpowered by Emily (30min in length)
Please Note:
1. This is a substance-free and adult event; open to ages 16+ when accompanied by an adult. A specific waiver will need to be signed.
2. Photographer Nik Linde will be taking pictures at the event. Let us know upon check-in if you prefer not to be photographed.
Kellen Kersten is co-owner of Embrace North, a sauna and cold water immersion business in the Marcy Holmes area of Minneapolis. He is a Minnesota native, avid runner, and fan of dogs, comedy, and adventure! Since Embrace North took root in 2019, membership has grown to 1,800 strong in its new Marcy Holmes location as of Dec 2023. With its state-of-the art cold water immersion pool offering, Embrace North is excited to continue the Fire & Ice experience they're known for, and welcome the tight-knit community of those who embrace it.
IG @embracenorth
Emily Mara is the founder of Empower by E.M., a virtual platform for holistic practices involving movement, individualized personal training programming, nutritional guidance and accountability coaching. She is a certified personal trainer for over 12 years, an accountability coach, and a mindfulness practitioner who helps busy humans prioritize themselves in a day and age where it’s incredibly difficult to do so. In her most recent work, she is dedicated to helping humans integrate functional strength training and somatic movement into their workout routines, helping them to build strong and resilient bodies, while also learning the tools needed to regulate their nervous system.
IG @emilychristinemara
Curtis Fox is the founder of Sōbr Social, and an emcee, storyteller and high energy dj. He created Sōbr Social to be more than an event series—it’s a movement. A living work of art that blends wellness, culture, and connection into an experience that feels both intimate and elevated. In the experiences he creates, he isn’t just opening the doors to a place—he’s unveiling a vision, inviting you into a community that reimagines what it means to gather, to create, and to celebrate in the alcohol-free world. IG @thefantastic_mr.fox @sobrsocial
Alexandra Zauner, co-founder of Lucille's Bottleshop, a non-alcoholic bottle shop in St. Paul with online ordering and delivery, is an alcohol-free advocate with a mission to disrupt the narrative around an alcohol-free lifestyle. Alex has always felt a call to create spaces for others to show up fully as themselves without turning toward alcohol. Through retreats, sober circles, and community events, Alex hopes to show those who attend what is possible in an alcohol-free life.
IG @lucillesbottleshop
Natalie Lang, Sauna and Sobriety cofounder, is an advocate for sobriety, has a love for bringing groups together and a passion to uplift others in their healing journey. She works her own 12-step program for emotional sobriety and is grateful to bring her own experience, strength and hope into a setting where intentional [sober] community building takes precedent… while still having a really good time! IG @___natalielang
Jen Veralle, Sauna and Sobriety cofounder, is an advocate for nonalcoholic options in social spaces and creating environments that don’t centralize alcohol. Through her personal brand jenveralle.com and TEDx Talk she seeks to change the narrative around drinking culture. Founder of Mindful Drinking Movement she will be serving crafted, elevated nonalcoholic beverages at the event, intended to surprise and delight! IG @jenveralle
- - - EVENT DETAILS - - -
LOCATION ::
Embrace North
811 9th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
PARKING :: free street parking and lot parking (in the lot to the east of Embrace North)
BRING :: Towel and swimsuit (or whatever you feel comfortable in for sauna and cold immersion); movement-friendly clothing to move in and sweat a bit, and a change of clothes if you're so inclined to move to the dj vibes later eve. A water bottle and sandals are recommended. There will be changing areas.
COST :: $45/per person
A sliding scale fee of $30+ is available too
SCHEDULE ::
5:15 Doors open for those who choose to begin with the 5:30-6:00 movement session. If you are NOT participating in second-floor movement class, please arrive at 6:00
5:30 FIRST yoga session by EMpowered by Emily (30min in length)
6:00: food and drinks available now throughout eve, serve yourself eats; Mindful Drinking Movement and Lucille's Bottle Shop-served NA cocktails; Fresh Steeps tea
6:15: Opening circle/dropping in “what brought you here, what is bringing you back?”
6:30: DJ starts spinning and the beats go through event's end
7:00 SECOND yoga session by EMpowered by Emily (30min in length)
Please Note:
1. This is a substance-free and adult event; open to ages 16+ when accompanied by an adult. A specific waiver will need to be signed.
2. Photographer Nik Linde will be taking pictures at the event. Let us know upon check-in if you prefer not to be photographed.
Join us for sauna, empowerment, and uplifting vibes at Embrace North
We look forward to hosting you!
IMPORTANT: all ticket sales are final.
If you are unable to attend EMAIL US at [email protected]
24 hours in advance and you can apply your ticket to a future event.
OUR MISSION: Sauna and Sobriety, founded in May 2023, exists to introduce sauna to new audiences as a holistic experience that includes a collective welcome and somatic healing practices, conversation in community, and a supportive alcohol-free environment. Our events invite people in who might have anxiety, hesitation, or disinterest in our typical adult social experiences, and delivers a healthy social experience that makes connection and healing possible.
We recognize sobriety is a lifelong journey to be done in community and that we all have something to learn and gain from one another in this space. We seek to create a space for the sober necessary to the sober curious and everyone in between who wants to experience a substance-free event. We address all forms of sobriety ranging from being substance-free to emotional sobriety.
— Jen Veralle and Natalie Lang, founders
saunaandsobriety.com
IG @saunaandsobriety
We recognize sobriety is a lifelong journey to be done in community and that we all have something to learn and gain from one another in this space. We seek to create a space for the sober necessary to the sober curious and everyone in between who wants to experience a substance-free event. We address all forms of sobriety ranging from being substance-free to emotional sobriety.
— Jen Veralle and Natalie Lang, founders
saunaandsobriety.com
IG @saunaandsobriety