Sunday Morning Yoga at Father Hennepin Park

The Twin Cities Yoga Cooperative invites you to Sunday Morning Yoga at Father Hennepin Park. Class will be held between the entrance of the Stone Arch bridge and the pavilion. Most likely class will be held under the shade of a tree. There is no obligation to attend, however donations are appreciated to help cover the cost to make this event possible by either Venmo or Cash App. All levels of experience are welcome! Class will begin at 10:00 AM. For insurance purposes, I ask everyone who has not signed an online waiver in the past to sign one prior to their first class. The link for the waiver is here.

If you need more details on what to expect, read below:

Regarding Parking/Bike Transportation: There is paid meter parking adjacent to Father Hennepin Park. There is free parking a block north along 2nd St SE. You may need to walk a block or two extra since parking often fills up along 2nd St on Sunday. Bikes can be stored in front of class or nearby your yoga mat.

Type of Yoga Class and Intensity: This is a Vinyasa style class, which means a series of postures combined with your breath. Expect to burn around 200 calories with moderate intensity. There may be a potential for some difficulty with certain postures. If the class become difficult or you have some physical limitations, modifying a yoga posture is always encouraged. Always consult a doctor if you are not sure if participating will exasperate any condition you may have. If you have specific questions about the class which can include what can you do to modify a posture, you may inquire with the yoga instructor.

The Ins and Outs of the Class: Class will be at Father Hennepin Park through August 3. Sunday yoga after that is to be determined. Plan on arriving in the area 5-10 minutes prior to the start of class so you are able to get properly situated. If you happen to arrive after class started, no worries. To minimize distractions, place your mat in an open area somewhere near the edge of class. Once class has begun, please do not attempt to grab the attention of the yoga instructor in a manner that is disruptive to others in class. There will not be any type of amplified sound, so please place your mat so you are able to hear the instructor.

Note on Donations: The Twin Cities Yoga Cooperative does not take any sponsorship money and is completely self-funded to provide a wholesome experience to the public. Costs include park permit fees, insurance premiums, towels & essential oil for the ending of class, etc. Donations are greatly appreciated and consider any contribution as ownership of your experience!

Inclement Weather: Adverse weather or poor air quality may affect whether class is held. The instructor will attempt to give a 2 hour notice if class is cancelled. In cases where there may be a chance of adverse weather and it isn't clear if class will be affected, the instructor plans on holding class unless the circumstances suddenly change.

About the instructor: This class will be taught by Andrew (or Andy) Craddock, the founder of the Twin Cities Yoga Cooperative. This is his seventh season teaching at the Sculpture Garden and his twelfth season of teaching yoga in the park. Andy believes principles derived from yoga provides tools to constantly evolved into better versions of yourself. Andy’s biggest passion outside of teaching yoga is he loves to take stunning landscape images while traveling to unique areas.