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Hiking Events Today
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Hatha Yoga @ Tao Keskus (Rotermann city)
👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group, available on Instagram and WhatsApp):
* [Shikha](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) (Yoga instructor from India)
* +372 5421 0769
🌄If you are looking for holistic wellness and greater harmony between your mind, body and soul, then this yoga class is for you. Yoga (योग) means union with the self and through that with the entire universe. Come join Shikha’s Hatha Yoga classes and empower yourself through enhanced connection with the self.
🙏**Price**
Free entrance. After the class, donate if you like so we can sustainably continue these classes at Tao Keskus
💬 **Language of instruction**
English
🧘🏽**Format of the class**
· 20 mins of breathing exercise (Pranayama)
· 60 mins of physical exercise (Asanas)
· 10 mins of final relaxation (Shavasana)
✨**What to bring**
· Blanket (for final relaxation)
· Bottle of water
· Yoga mats are available at the studio
Note: Try to eat your last meal at least 3-4 hrs before a yoga session
**Registration**:
🌞 **Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Invite friends and family who share your love for yoga!
**Important!** If you are joining Shikha’s class for the first time, *please fill out this registration form* so she can provide you with the best personalized experience - [https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6](https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6)
**Be part of the community** by joining [Hatha Yoga community chat.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
🌸**Venue**: Tao Keskus, Rotermanni tn 2, 10111 Tallinn, 2nd floor
⚡**More about your host:**
-Instagram:[ @yogashala_in_tallinn](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/)
-Facebook: [Yogashala in Tallinn](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564901081004)
\- Whatsapp: [Hatha Yoga Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
-Email: yogashala1111@gmail.com
**Note:**
(1) We may take photos/videos during the event from time to time, and use them for event promotion in future. If you do not want to be in these photos/videos, then please let the host know in advance.
(2) If you sign up for the event and later plans change and you cannot make it, please make sure to drop out well in advance so someone can grab your spot
📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our[ WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3pRDHy2IwrAXfLc6YHmCv), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media.
🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon!
💬 Wish to **join hosting**?Have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager:
* Markus M. Milder / Daily Meetups (Facebook)
* meetupsdaily@gmail.com
* @dailymeetups (Instagram)
Tallinn FYSM Yoga Unique Methodology now in Estonia
I’m the only one trainer in Estonia right now 🔥
Designed for person who is a shrimp
(Yes, you need it)
🔥Yoga you will have result with
🧘♀️Beginner friendly
Back pain will not stand a chance
Every Sun - 15:30 📍Roosikrantsi 11
Swiss House
One lesson 15€
One month 50€
You definitely have to try it at least ONCE
And I guarantee that might be the best decision you’ve ever made
Let’s do some yoga? 😊
Paint & Pour
Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of Paint & Pour hosted by Kafeo at PiKo!
Whether you're an artist at heart or just looking for a cozy creative hangout, come enjoy great coffee, canvas, and good company.
📅 Date: 19 April
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: PiKo, Tallinn
Art supplies included! ;)
Bring your creativity, and get ready for some chill painting vibes.
❗️Download the Kafeo app (https://kafeo.io/for-customers) and RSVP to secure your spot, limited seats in the app only!
Hiking Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Hatha Yoga @ Tao Keskus (Rotermann city)
👋 **Host** (text/call if you can't find the group, available on Instagram and WhatsApp):
* [Shikha](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/) (Yoga instructor from India)
* +372 5421 0769
🌄If you are looking for holistic wellness and greater harmony between your mind, body and soul, then this yoga class is for you. Yoga (योग) means union with the self and through that with the entire universe. Come join Shikha’s Hatha Yoga classes and empower yourself through enhanced connection with the self.
🙏**Price**
Free entrance. After the class, donate if you like so we can sustainably continue these classes at Tao Keskus
💬 **Language of instruction**
English
🧘🏽**Format of the class**
· 20 mins of breathing exercise (Pranayama)
· 60 mins of physical exercise (Asanas)
· 10 mins of final relaxation (Shavasana)
✨**What to bring**
· Blanket (for final relaxation)
· Bottle of water
· Yoga mats are available at the studio
Note: Try to eat your last meal at least 3-4 hrs before a yoga session
**Registration**:
🌞 **Please RSVP** so that we could take your participation into account. Invite friends and family who share your love for yoga!
**Important!** If you are joining Shikha’s class for the first time, *please fill out this registration form* so she can provide you with the best personalized experience - [https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6](https://forms.gle/upcj6nLnKZBySfGz6)
**Be part of the community** by joining [Hatha Yoga community chat.](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
🌸**Venue**: Tao Keskus, Rotermanni tn 2, 10111 Tallinn, 2nd floor
⚡**More about your host:**
-Instagram:[ @yogashala_in_tallinn](https://www.instagram.com/yogashala_in_tallinn/)
-Facebook: [Yogashala in Tallinn](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564901081004)
\- Whatsapp: [Hatha Yoga Group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LkFq8CosnDq2OezrEuNMx6)
-Email: yogashala1111@gmail.com
**Note:**
(1) We may take photos/videos during the event from time to time, and use them for event promotion in future. If you do not want to be in these photos/videos, then please let the host know in advance.
(2) If you sign up for the event and later plans change and you cannot make it, please make sure to drop out well in advance so someone can grab your spot
📲 **Keep up with all of our events!** Join our[ WhatsApp chat](https://chat.whatsapp.com/E3pRDHy2IwrAXfLc6YHmCv), ask us for an invitation to the Facebook chat or follow us on social media.
🗓️ **We have meetups happening every day** of the week! From in-depth discussions to relaxed evenings and fun-filled weekends. Explore our full event calendar[ here](https://www.meetup.com/daily-meetups/events/calendar/). Hope to see you soon!
💬 Wish to **join hosting**?Have questions or something to report? Don't hesitate to get in touch with the community manager:
* Markus M. Milder / Daily Meetups (Facebook)
* meetupsdaily@gmail.com
* @dailymeetups (Instagram)
Tallinn FYSM Yoga Unique Methodology now in Estonia
I’m the only one trainer in Estonia right now 🔥
Designed for person who is a shrimp
(Yes, you need it)
🔥Yoga you will have result with
🧘♀️Beginner friendly
Back pain will not stand a chance
Every Sun - 15:30 📍Roosikrantsi 11
Swiss House
One lesson 15€
One month 50€
You definitely have to try it at least ONCE
And I guarantee that might be the best decision you’ve ever made
Let’s do some yoga? 😊
Paint & Pour
Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of Paint & Pour hosted by Kafeo at PiKo!
Whether you're an artist at heart or just looking for a cozy creative hangout, come enjoy great coffee, canvas, and good company.
📅 Date: 19 April
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: PiKo, Tallinn
Art supplies included! ;)
Bring your creativity, and get ready for some chill painting vibes.
❗️Download the Kafeo app (https://kafeo.io/for-customers) and RSVP to secure your spot, limited seats in the app only!
Hiking Events Near You
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Trails & Ales! Blendon Woods Metro Park / Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery
**History**
The history of [Blendon Woods Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blendon-woods/) began long before its 1951 opening, rooted in a landscape of rugged ridges and deep ravines that made the land unsuitable for traditional farming. In 1945, a report proposing a metropolitan park system for Franklin County specifically highlighted these cliffs of Bedford Shale as some of the "wildest land in the vicinity". Following this recommendation, the recently formed park district purchased the first 229 acres in early 1949. Because the terrain was so uneven, developers had to cut a mile-and-a-half-long roadway through dense woods just to bring in heavy equipment. This initial preservation effort ensured that the mature second-growth hardwood forests remained largely untouched by the urban expansion spreading toward Westerville.
Opening day arrived on Labor Day, September 3, 1951, marking Blendon Woods as the second park in the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks system. The final push to open was a frantic race; the State Highway Department only finished the primary gravel access road four days before the gates opened. Early staff members, consisting of just four full-time employees, had to hand-dig pit toilets and learn construction skills on the fly to build the first picnic shelters. Despite the dusty conditions and limited facilities, the park was an immediate success, drawing massive crowds from across Central Ohio. By the end of the 1950s, annual visitation had already climbed to over 190,000 people.
As the surrounding suburbs grew in the 1960s, the park faced severe overcrowding that threatened its natural habitats. In response, Franklin County voters passed the first Metro Parks levy in 1960, providing the funds necessary for a decade of steady expansion. During this era, the park nearly doubled in size, growing from 264 acres to over 570 acres by 1968. Planners also addressed a critical water shortage by collaborating with the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service to build a lake in 1964. This body of water originally served as a temporary reservoir before its role shifted toward conservation and wildlife support.
The 1970s marked a transition toward the specialized wildlife and educational focus for which the park is known today. In 1971, the Walden Waterfowl Refuge was established around the 11-acre Thoreau Lake, creating a sanctuary that remains restricted to provide a quiet habitat for migratory birds. A formal nature center was also developed during this period, expanding on the guided Sunday walks that had been a park staple since the early 1950s. The park’s famous "Monarch Mansion" also became a prominent fixture, starting a long tradition of raising and releasing thousands of monarch butterflies each September. These initiatives cemented the park’s reputation as a premier destination for birders and nature enthusiasts.
In more recent decades, Blendon Woods has continued to modernize while maintaining its wilderness character. The 10-acre Natural Play Area was added in 2017, encouraging kids to explore the ravines and woods off-trail. This was followed by the opening of a $1.5 million inclusive playground in April 2025, designed to accommodate children of all physical abilities. The nature center also underwent major renovations to include immersive, three-dimensional exhibits and a new butterfly house. Today, the park encompasses 653 acres, preserving a unique geologic and biological corridor amidst the bustling Westerville and Northeast Columbus area.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a map of [Blendon Woods](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BLN_map_Inclusive-Playground-and-Butterfly-Trail_May-2025_1980px.png).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Lake View, Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook, Brookside, and Sugarbush Trails. This sounds like a lot, but it will really be only a little over five miles. Blendon Woods has a few hills here and there, but it's not one of the more strenuous metro parks.
**Where We'll Meet**
We'll meet just in front of the Nature Center. This is about a mile into the park from the main entrance. You have to go past the Ranger Station and the Shadblow Reservable Area to get to it, so don't stop too early at the Ranger Station and get it confused with the Nature Center.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we will head over to [Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/) at Easton for [drinks](https://forbiddenroot.com/restaurants/columbus-ohio/#dinner-menu) and [food](https://forbiddenroot.com/wp-content/uploads/Cbus-Food.pdf). We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
The brewery's actual address is [4080 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH 43219](https://www.google.com/maps/place/4080+Worth+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43219/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88388a86d10b6619:0x4d42b470a5cf11d3?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111); however, I recommend pointing your GPS to the [Worth Garage](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Worth+Garage/@40.0542293,-82.9137962,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88388b4df6082825:0x17582f0eccd9dda1!8m2!3d40.0542293!4d-82.9137962!16s%2Fg%2F11rzfvvv8b?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) across the street. Parking in this garage is free as long as you're not on the first floor, and it is literally right next to the brewery.
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.
Hike Blendon Woods Metro Park
Hi ladies. We will meet in front of the Nature Center and head to the two Observation decks. We will then hike Hickory Ridge, Ripple Rock, Overlook and Sugarbush trails to get approximately four miles total distance. We will walk approximately a 18 minute mile pace. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes.
Hike Chestnut Ridge
We will hike the Ridge Trail and Meadows Trail twice, for a total of 3.8 miles. There are some pretty good inclines so plan on getting a cardio workout :). This is a loop which is pretty easy to follow; thus faster walkers can take the lead and the rest (like me) will bring up the rear at a slightly slower pace. You could also just do the loop once for 1.9 miles. No one left behind.
Optional lunch to follow in Canal Winchester.
I'm working through the metro parks - this is the third one!
Sharon Woods HIKE
Hi ladies. Let's hike the Edward Thomas, Spring Creek, and a little multi-purpose trail - approximately 4 miles so please wear your shoe of choice.
Please bring a water bottle as needed and appropriate shoes. Meet in the Maple Grove Picnic area.










