First Sundays December Winter Alchemy
First Sundays at Alchemy
Sunday, December 6th | 3:30–8:30 PM
Winter Warmth
Holiday Market • Vinyl Listening Lounge • Holistic Health Lounge
Join us for First Sundays at Alchemy, a gathering of creativity, culture, wellness, and community in the heart of San Francisco. Enjoy workshops, pop-ups, and opportunities to connect with local artists, practitioners, teachers, and creatives.
This month, Winter Alchemy invites us to slow down, nourish our minds and bodies through seasonal practices, build strength and resilience, and welcome the holiday season with intention. Explore brain health and nutrition, movement, dance, conversation, meditation, restorative bodywork, the Holiday Market, Vinyl Listening Lounge, and Holistic Health Lounge.
Guests can also experience Alchemy's outdoor Sauna Garden, featuring a communal sauna, cold plunges, thermal benches, herbal tea, and a firepit—a space to reset and enjoy time for yourself or with others.
First Sundays December Flow
Classes & Workshops
All-levels. Mats provided.
3:30–4:00 PM | A Warm Winter Welcome — Rebecca Blondell
Begin the day connecting with community. Through guided intention-setting, honor the gifts of the past year and reflect on what you wish to cultivate in the season ahead.
4:00–4:30 PM | Food for Your Brain: Seasonal Nutrition for Brain Health — Dr. Lisa Eshun-Wilson
Join Dr. Lisa Eshun-Wilson for a conversation on nutrition and brain health. Explore the gut-brain axis, vagus nerve, and changing nutritional needs as we age, with practical insights into nourishing your brain through everyday food choices.
4:15–5:15 PM | HOME FLOW: Come Home to Yourself — Chance
Let go and move freely through somatic dance, breathwork, and meditation with silent disco headphones. Explore playfulness, stillness, and release as you reconnect with your body, breath, and authentic expression.
4:30–5:30 PM | The Holistic Health Lounge — Hosted by Dr. Jenn Mann
Meet holistic doctors, wellness practitioners, and local health professionals. Ask questions, exchange ideas, explore approaches to well-being, and make meaningful & professional connections within the wellness community.
5:30–6:30 PM | Strength & Balance Workshop — Sarah Koh & Dr. Lindsay Stephens
Build lasting foundational strength and improve balance. Co-led by Sarah Koh, integrating yogic principles of alignment, steadiness & ease, and Dr. Lindsay Stephens, specializing in sports physical therapy + strength and conditioning. Explore biomechanics, the body's kinetic chain, and joint stability to develop a stronger, more intelligent personal practice.
5:45–6:30 PM | What Makes Community Last? — Lou, Founder of Map Within Us
What transforms a meaningful experience into a community worth returning to? Join an interactive conversation exploring authentic practice, lasting relationships, and the elements that create meaningful connections. Consider how we build spaces where people feel a genuine sense of belonging.
6:45–7:30 PM | A Whole-Body Exhale : Conscious Grounding Bodywork — Stephanie Logan
Explore restorative somatic bodywork through gentle rhythmic rocking, mindful touch, practices inspired by the Trager Approach. Learn practical techniques to release tension, promote relaxation and deep grounding.
6:45–7:00 PM | Winter Zen: Sauna Meditation — Shundo
Step into the warmth of the sauna for a guided Zen meditation exploring stillness, presence, and inner calm. Settle into your breath, quiet the mind, and cultivate inner zen during the holiday season.
Exclusive to Full Experience and Returning Guests + Sauna Garden tickets.
7:45–8:30 PM | Connecting Deeper: The Courage of Being Seen — Sandra Bekerman, Author of Inner Power
Experience authentic human connection through guided exercises in presence, attentive listening, and acceptance. Explore what it means to truly see and be seen, soften defenses, and connect beyond assumptions.
Pop-Ups & Experiences
4:00–8:00 PM | Holiday Market
Discover unique creations from local artists, makers, and independent creatives. Celebrate the holiday season while supporting the people and craftsmanship that make our local creative community vibrant.
4:00–8:00 PM | Nourish by Serena
Enjoy gourmet sandwiches, fresh smoothies, sweet treats, and superfood truffles. Explore a selection of thoughtfully prepared foods and nourishing options to enjoy throughout the afternoon and evening.
4:30–7:30 PM | Bodywork by Motus Clinic — Dr. Lindsay Stephens & Aaron Robtisch
30-minute table massage sessions with Aaron and short consultations with Dr. Stephens. Explore areas of tension, movement patterns, and practical approaches to supporting strength, mobility, and physical well-being.
Sessions are paid separately.
4:00–8:30 PM | Functional Cocktails — Ocean Beach Cafe
Discover alcohol-free mixology with Ocean Beach Cafe, San Francisco's pioneering non-alcoholic bar founded by Joshua James. Enjoy botanical-inspired functional cocktails and creative beverages offering a refreshing alternative to traditional cocktails.
6:00–8:00 PM | Vinyl Listening Lounge
Join Reza (aka DIRTHERTZ) in the downstairs Thermal Tea Lounge for a nostalgic collection of dusty IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), ambient, and experimental vinyl. Settle into atmospheric sounds, unexpected textures, and the warmth of analog music.
Sauna Garden
Open Sauna + Downstairs Thermal Tea Lounge | 4:00–8:00 PM
Enjoy Alchemy's outdoor Sauna Garden, featuring a communal sauna, cold plunges, thermal benches, herbal tea, and a firepit. Move between heat and cold, relax in the Thermal Tea Lounge, and take time to unwind and recharge.
Includes Winter Zen: Sauna Meditation with Shundo | 6:45–7:00 PM.
Available exclusively with Returning Guests + Sauna Garden or Full Experience tickets.
Tickets
$18 | Community Entry
Access to the Holiday Market + Vinyl Listening Lounge only.
Does not include classes, workshops, or Sauna Garden access.
$55 | First Sundays Wellness Pass
Access to all First Sundays classes, workshops, and community programming, including the Holiday Market + Vinyl Listening Lounge.
Sauna Garden access not included.
$99 | Returning Guests
All First Sundays programming + Sauna Garden access.
Exclusive offer for previous attendees. Limited spots available. Invitation sent separately via email.
$111 | Full Experience
All First Sundays programming + Open Sauna Garden access. Limited spots available.