You’ve probably heard of hot yoga or even chair yoga – well, welcome to wall yoga!
Every summer, thanks to Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, yoga lovers of all levels enjoy free Yoga in the Park. The season kicked off on Monday, June 30th, but just as the class was scheduled to begin, light raindrops started falling, making it impossible to practice yoga poses on the wet grass. Thanks to the ingenuity of yoga instructor Cathy Dews, who has been teaching the classes for over 10 years now, the yoga session was moved to the wall at the Carmine Carro Community Center, which had a slight overhang shielding students from the elements.
There was a great turnout on the first night, considering the weather, with over 40 students attending.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone will enjoy this class, which starts promptly at 6:30 pm. When it’s not raining, classes meet by the flagpole near the Carmine Carro Center, at 3000 Fillmore Avenue.
Thanks to partners like Marine Park Alliance, NYC Parks, Kings Plaza Shopping Center and others, residents can enjoy the free classes, which meet every Monday night through August 25th. The next class will take place on July 14th (no classes on July 7th due to the holiday weekend).
Be sure to bring a mat and some water. Namaste!
