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Chocolate Chip Cookie Day Office event
Seminar Red Rocks
Seminar Red Rocks
Doggie Day Client event
Seminar Red Rocks
Office Pictures
Jason Aldean Concert
Lunch & Learn Taxes & Tapas
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National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day at the Office!
Coming up: Monday, August 4 2025 th
Mark your calendars and prep your sweet tooth Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is coming to the office.
Highlights of the Day:
Cookie Table Takeover – Fresh-baked cookies in the breakroom all day
Coffee + Cookie Hour – An afternoon pick-me-up with treats and great company
Have a favorite recipe you love to make? Share it with us we’d be thrilled to feature it!!
Jason Aldean Concert Night
We’re turning up the volume and heading out for a night of country music and good times! Come join us for the Jason Aldean concert in Charlotte on Friday, August 22nd!
PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte, NC
Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM Tickets: On us! We’ve got lawn tickets for our whole group and their spouses. ��
Let’s enjoy a summer night under the stars with great music, great company, and a little bit of Southern rock flair. Whether you're a longtime fan or just in it for the vibes, it's going to be a night to remember.
Office Doggie Day
Tuesday, August 26 2025 th 10am-2pm 16140 Northcross Drive
We’re excited to invite our valued clients and team members to a special Doggie Day celebration at the office! Whether you have a playful pup or just love being around dogs, join us for a tail-wagging good time filled with treats, smiles, and unforgettable moments.
Professional Pet Photographer
Playful activities and treat stations
Hogs N Dogs Food Truck Provided A casual, fun atmosphere to mingle, connect, and unwind
Bring your dog, your best smile, and let’s create some paw-some memories together. Don’t have a dog? You’re still more than welcome to join the fun and meet the office pups! RSVP by August 12th to info@a4wealth.com so we can prepare a welcoming space for all our guests — two- and four-legged!
NationalWellnessMonth:Discover thePowerofYogaandStretching forYourHealth
Take a Break—Stretch!
August is National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing our health, both physically and mentally. It’s a perfect opportunity to reflect on the daily habits that contribute to our well-being—and to explore new ones that can bring balance, energy, and clarity into our lives. One practice that’s stood the test of time? Yoga.
Why Yoga?
Yoga isn’t just about flexibility or mastering the perfect pose. At its core, it’s a mind-body discipline that promotes overall wellness. From improving posture and strengthening muscles to lowering stress and enhancing focus, yoga offers a holistic approach to health that anyone can benefit from—no matter your age or experience level. Benefits of a regular yoga practice include:
Increased energy and vitality
Reduced tension and anxiety
Improved cardiovascular and respiratory function
Better sleep and digestion
Greater balance, coordination, and flexibility
Whether you're attending a class or watching a 10-minute video at home, even a short daily session can create meaningful results.
Incorporating yoga into your daily routine doesn’t require a mat or a dedicated hour. One of the simplest ways to begin is by adding stretch breaks throughout your day. Sitting at a desk for long periods can lead to stiffness, discomfort, and poor circulation. Taking 2–5 minutes every few hours to stand, breathe deeply, and stretch your arms, neck, back, and legs can:
Improve focus and productivity
Reduce risk of repetitive strain injuries
Boost circulation and posture
Relieve mental and physical fatigue
Try setting a gentle reminder to pause and stretch—or make it a shared moment with your team!
Learn Something New
This month, challenge yourself to explore the fundamentals of yoga. Join a beginner’s class at your local studio, follow along with an online video, or learn some basics here. Learning yoga doesn’t mean perfection—it means being present, listening to your body, and giving yourself space to grow.
Let’s Move Toward Wellness—Together
Wellness is more than a goal; it’s a way of living. As we celebrate National Wellness Month, let’s support each other in making small, meaningful changes that support our health—starting with a breath, a stretch, and a moment of mindfulness. �� What’s your favorite way to stretch at work? Snap a photo and share it with the team!
Each of these 3 yoga practices begins with this page of the same
Warm Ups and Sun Salutations accompanied by 3 separate standing, seated and finishing sequences
Warm Ups
Cat posture: look gentlydown
Shoulders above wrists
Hips above knees, feetapart
Downward facing dog
Bend each knee in turn
Gently stretch out legs
Sun Salutations
Variation 1
Begin in Child’s Pose, knees apart, feet together, arms in front
Breathe steadily in through the nose, and out through the nose
Keep awareness turned inwards to sensations within the body
Remain with this sensation when you start to move
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Breathe in: start to look forwards
Lift the chest, shoulders roll back
Feel the abdomen drawing down
Easy forward bend
Let the head hang
Relax the shoulders
Breathe out: start to lookback Arch the back like a cat
Draw the abdomen up
Stay here and breathe
Keep lifting the chest
Interlace fingers, reach up
Shoulders relaxed
Hips square to front: Reach out to the left
Reach out to the right
Remember to hold Downward Facing Dog for 5 breaths
Do 4 of whichever variation feels most appropriate to you
Variation 2
Variation 3
Options to jump back to “plank”, lower down (slowly) and move through Upward Facing Dog to Downward Facing Dog (5 breaths), and then jump back through to standing
