It’s back! Kelowna Yoga in the Park is back for another season of summer stretching and strengthening with the most picturesque views in the city. Bring your mat to Kinsmen Park (the grassy Abbott St. park on the waterfront with the tennis courts) and enjoy an all-levels yoga practice with Laura Martini. Laura’s park classes are peaceful, approachable (everyone is welcome) and always enjoyable.

*Classes are 1 hour in length except for Baby & Me Yoga, which is 45 minutes.

What’s new this year?

• Saturday classes! I’ve heard you; you want to start your weekend right:)

• Family Saturdays. Bring your kids (18 and under) at no additional charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult attending the class.

• Lower prices. It’s my goal to make these outdoor July classes as accessible as possible.

FAQs:

Where are the classes held?

• Look for me with my black bike and yoga mat on the grass at Kinsmen Park. I’m good at waving enthusiastically when I see someone wandering through the park with a yoga mat. I generally pick a spot in the park that is quiet and has a combination of sun and shade. Free parking is available both in the park lot and on the street.

What do I need to bring?

• Yoga mat, water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bug spray if necessary.

What if the weather is bad?

• If there is extreme rain, wind or smoke, I may call the class by emailing everyone 30 minutes before class start time. If you do not receive an email 30 minutes before class start time, class is still running and you are welcome to join if you choose.

Where do I sign up?

• Purchase a class pass below (either single, 5 pack or Unlimited pass) and show up. There is no need to register for class or let me know you are coming. July classes are entirely drop-in. You may share the 5-pack of classes with friends. If you prefer to pay in cash, please bring exact change.

I’ve never done yoga before…

• Come. I got you.

• All classes from October to May are held at Mandala Studio at 460 Birch Ave. in Kelowna, BC (a house near the hospital). Please park on the street and go around back to the separate basement entrance for the studio.

• The studio is equipped with a washroom including a shower and a space to leave your purse/bag and shoes.

• Please arrive a few minutes early for class so we can start on time. The door is unlocked 15 min. before class begins.

• I live upstairs and have a dog, 2 parrots, 2 kids, and a reckless husband:) Please let me know if you have a fear or allergy (of husbands especially).

• All classes are ALL LEVELS:) Wherever you are at, I will meet you there.

• If you have to miss a class for whatever reason, ask me how you can make it up! There is always a way to sneak you into another class:)

Class Descriptions:

Vinyasa Flow: A 60 or 75 minute medium-intensity flow class that is wildly different each week but always includes Sun Salutations. Creative sequencing and fun!

Prenatal Yoga: A 75 minute class that includes a brief conversation followed by a pregnancy specific yoga practice. Postures are all safe to practice at every stage of pregnancy.

Baby & Me Yoga: A 45 minute class that includes a brief conversation followed by a Hatha yoga practice for the parent. A washroom and change table are available. Pre-crawling babes only. The workout version of this class is 45 minutes of exercise including yoga strength, body-weight exercise, and light weight work. The focus is on squeezing as much post-natal safe strengthening in while the babes explore/rest on the floor. A baby carrier is optional. The studio is available after both classes for parents/caregivers to chat.

Grounded: A 75 minute class that uses a plethora of props to come into deeply relaxing postures designed to revive and refresh the body/mind. Each posture is held for 4-12 minutes and additional tools like warm stones and essential oils are occasionally used to facilitate relaxation.

Slow Flow: A 75 minute accessible yoga class similar to Vinyasa Flow but slowed down and without the use of Sun Salutations.