Yoga in the Park

Here is the post made on the grinnell yoga blog concerning yoga in the park:

Hey Grinnell yogis! Summer is fast approaching, and with it: Yoga in the Park! Thanks to the Grinnell Parks and Recreation Department and your local yoga instructors, you will have the opportunity to take a free yoga class every Saturday morning (for 8 weeks) by the gazebo in Central Park! (If it's sprinkling, we'll just hop up into the gazebo.) Our first class will be June 9, same weekend as the Grinnell Games! It promises to be a fun day (and weekend) in Grinnell!!
What: Grinnell Yoga in the Park
When: Saturdays, 9 - 10am June 9 - July 28
Where: Gazebo, Central Park
How much: FREE
What do I need to bring: Just yourself in comfortable clothes! If you have a yoga mat you can bring it, but we will strive to make classes accessible without mats. You will also need to sign a Parks & Rec waiver the first time you attend.

Like www.facebook.com/GrinnellYogaInThePark for updates on weather and pertinent info!Questions? Email grinnellyoga@yahoo.com!

Yoga in the park is a community health initiative that will hopefully generate new interest in yoga. This is a great opportunity for our regular yoga participants to come try a new perspective on yoga in a beautiful outdoor space. Our instructors Jen and Kim will be in the rotation as well as instructors from other Grinnell venues. Jen Mavin, one of our former instructors is going to come back to town to teach one weekend. Come try it out! Sessions will count for attendance pays.

Memorial Day

Don't forget that we are closed on Monday, May 28th in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen at our usual time of 5:30 am the following day.

Class today

Though they are small in numbers, my (Jen's) stalwart few that come to Powerflow Yoga are very faithful, even adjusting their schedule so they miss as little as possible. There's nothing wrong with small classes. It's nice sometimes to have an intimate setting. But it's better to have a strong base of folks you can count on for attendance.

Low and behold, tonight not one but two new people came to class. One was a fairly new member that has worked her way up to a higher fitness level. She branched out of her comfort zone and tried something new. I think the experience paid off and she was able to find another class she can come to when her schedule suits. The other was a guest of a member. I am so grateful to you all who invite people in. It is a great way to spend time with friends doing a new activity. I remember the team spirit that I felt with the girls on my athletic teams growing up and I find that sometimes there is that same sense in our classes as adults.

Thank you so much for bringing in new people and for trying to new things. You didn't even know it but you made my night!

RAGBRAI

The route is out, so let's get ready to ride! Whether you are a brand new RAGRBRAI rider this year or a seasoned veteran, it is good to prepare for the ride ahead. To help you in your training, the GRMC Wellness & Fitness Center will be providing extended rides during the noon hour. We have already had our first two rides, but there are still many to come. The next ride will be Friday, May 18th and will be 60 minutes. The following three weeks will consist of one 75 minute ride per week; followed by three weeks of one 90 minute ride per week. The next two weeks will have a 105 minute ride per week. The final ride will be 120 minutes. The instructors are going to make these rides as fun and realistic as possible; therefore, the elevation will be similar to what you can expect on the actual route and there will be breaks as we pass through towns. We understand that these rides are occurring during the work day for most, so rider are encouraged to come and go as they please. A detailed schedule is posted below or can be found in the PWA Fitness Center and the GRMC Wellness & Fitness Center. If you have additional questions, please contact the wellness staff at 236-2999.