***weather is 'iffy' for Sunday - it's predicted to rain. I'll update or cancel this walk early on Saturday. Additionally, I'm posting this event again for early on the 31st***

A walk through Inwood Park with a 1/2 hour beginning yoga class.

A short (two hours, at the most) nature hike through the woods - actually Manhattan's last, and only, second growth forest (some trees over 3 feet wide!). Learn a little about the ecology and geology of the area and what birds and mammals are in the park.

Half way through the walk we will stop at the top meadow for a 1/2 hour beginning yoga class in the woods. NoMO member Rebecca will lead us in basic yoga moves, standing meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques that will invigorate.

No mats are needed, for this beginner class we will be standing the entire time. All experience levels are welcome for the beginning yoga class. Even if you've never tried yoga before, you will find this to be enjoyable.

About our instructor - Rebecca has been practicing yoga for 18 years, Buddhist meditation for 8, and received her 200-hour teaching certification in Kripalu-inspired Prana Yoga from The New York Open Center.

Recently Rebecca gave a quick yoga class on a GWB/Long Path walk and it was very relaxing and fun.

The walk itself is fairly short, two miles up and down hills on old paved trails. At most you might want to bring a hat, dress loosely for the yoga class and bring a bottle of water.

Meet at the corner of Dyckman St. and Payson Ave - right by the playground(we'll enter the park on Payson Ave.). Payson Ave is a few blocks west of Broadway. 1 or A train to Dyckman St. stop.

We will begin at 12:00 noon. The A train Shuttle bus is scheduled to run that day - please leave extra travel time. And to think I actually believed the MTA when they said they were done with the shuttle bus... :)

We'll end the hike by the soccer fields pretty close to Indian Road Cafe where you can grab a coffee or iced mocha chai latte for the walk home.

*The walk ends at the north end of the park - you can walk east on 218th St. to catch a bus on Broadway or the 1 at 215th St., or pass by the ballfields and head east on Isham to catch the A at 207th.*

$4 fee