Yoga in the Park

Another item to cross off the summer bucket list!  Last week my book club decided to do some yoga in Central Park.  We were to discuss the spiritual book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and our host Colleen thought it would be neat tie Open Air Yoga into this month's theme.

It was such an amazing experience.  Our instructor Donna was great!  She teaches the class every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - (Tuesdays in Battery Park City) and for $15 not only does she challenge you to work through your vinyasa, but she also offers a refreshing beverage after the class. That was my favorite part - her mint strawberry limeade was delicious!

What makes yoga in Central Park so unique is that you never know who's going to stop by.  Like for instance this nice lady named Martha (not really her name.)  Here Martha is demonstrating her agility at the age of 70 - god bless her!Here my friend Pam is demonstrating her beautiful crow pose - nice form!

When the class was finished, we headed over to Turtle Pond to discuss the book over a nice picnic.

Central Park, yoga, picnic and friends - was just what I needed after a stressful day. Namaste!

Comments

[donna (Open Air Yoga)]

yum! coveting that delicious-looking picnic! so fun to have you all in class, i love how you captured that moment with "martha" :)

[Jhonson Parks]

It is a good idea to have some yoga in the park. You can actually feel the fresh air and you can have peace in your mind. I have also experienced doing yoga in a place where you can only hear the birds singing and the fresh air is indeed incomparable.

[Bill Martin]

The good thing about yoga is we can do it everywhere as long as we are comfortable. It is my best place to do yoga while enjoying the nature. Yoga is nature, and with the nature, yoga is more effective.

[evitalhealth.com]

Anyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher goes through many transformations, but your students will go through a variety of transformations, as well. The relationship between Yoga teacher and student is healthy because of the sharing of knowledge. Due to this constant sharing of ideas, the Yoga teacher and his or her students become healthier, wiser, and spiritually connected.