As a public health and better living initiative, we offer the people of the Roanoke Valley a one-hour yoga class, 3x a week, in a convenient public space, or online, at no charge.
We believe yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama) and mindfulness (meditation and intention-setting) will help Roanoke and its citizens to live, work and play together better. Come join us and start, or end, your day off right!
• No experience necessary - just a positive attitude, a willingness to try, and a promise to listen to your body, and not hurt or judge yourself.
We are currently offering several one-hour, free, yoga classes, open to the public.
Time: • Monday evenings 5:30-6:30pm (In person - Main Library/Elmwood Park) • Tuesday mornings 7:30-8:30am (Zoom) • (Wednesday evenings 5:15-6:15pm - Taubman Museum of Art - $5 members/$10 non-members https://24531.blackbaudhosting.com/24531/Yoga-at-the-Taubman-02Apr2023-2) • Friday mornings 7:30-8:30am (In person - Main Library/Elmwood Stage) • Limited Time: Saturday mornings 9:30-10:30am (In-person - Evergreen Memorial Park - https://evergreenmemorialtrust.com/a-space-to-move-through-yoga-for-grief/) • Sunday mornings 10:30-11:30am - Taubman Museum of Art - $5 members/$10 non-members
Where: • In-person = Elmwood Park/Stage or in grass nearby (summer)/ Downtown Library (winter), Taubman Museum, Evergreen Park • Zoom = Convenience of your home (Email [email protected] for link)
Needs: • BYOM = Bring Your Own Mat • Dress in comfortable layers • Bring Water
(Note: In summer, in case of inclement weather, we'll still be on the stage!)
With sponsorship from @Roanoke Public Libraries, @PLAY Roanoke, @Better Building Works.
Instructor: Bonny Branch
Bonny Branch is a 500+hr CYT Certified Yoga Teacher and Ballroom Dance Instructor who is passionate about movement and good health.
*Please ask about private yoga or ballroom dancing, if interested.
"The morning rituals we choose for ourselves set the tone for the types of days we end up having. By actively deciding to start your day with complete mindfulness, you will gain the tools to regulate your energy and emotions, position yourself to have more successful interactions with the people you encounter, and gift yourself the ability to feel strong, comfortable and capable in your body. This mindful yoga flow is an approachable and gradual progression of movement linked with the breath that will wake up the body, release early morning stiffness, and enable you to become grounded and centered. You will leave feeling energized, with a clear mind, and ready to take on your day. The class is suitable for yoga practitioners of all experience levels; and modifications will be offered to provide more or less of a challenge." ~ Suzie Yoga - Shakti Factory, OH