Sunday Morning Yoga at Lake of the Isles

The Twin Cities Yoga Cooperative invites you to another season of Sunday Morning Yoga. During the first part of the summer, class will be held on the south side of Lake of the Isles near the canoe rack in the vicinity of the dog park. There is no obligation to attend, however donations are appreciated to help cover the cost to make this event possible (Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/theyogaambassador / Cash App - https://cash.app/$yogaambassador). 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 plenty of free street parking in the area. Please note, Lake of the Isles Parkway is a one way street and if you are traveling from the west and reach the stop sign to Bde Maka Ska Parkway, you have passed the class location. 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 held at Lake of the Isles through June 29. No yoga on July 6. On July 13, yoga will move to Father Hennepin Park for more shade. All classes will begin at 10:00 AM and will 5-10 minutes prior to the start of class. 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.