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Start Your Saturday Mornings Right with Yoga and Mindfulness

Join the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department at the beautiful Bruce Park for our new Saturday Morning Yoga and Mindfulness Programs!

Register today for New Yoga and Mindfulness Saturday morning programs with the Suffield Parks and Recreation Department!

Are you looking to start your weekend right and get in some beneficial exercise, mindfulness and stress reduction? Register today for our new June Saturday morning programs!

Energizing Vinyasa Flow – (NEW Saturday morning program) (Ages 14 and Over)

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This new energizing Vinyasa yoga flow that will kick start your Saturday morning and inspire you to move through the rest of the weekend with intention and ease from the comfort of your own home. There will be a strong focus on proper alignment and linking movement to one’s breath to ultimately promote flexibility, increase mobility, build strength, balance and relieve stress. This flow will end with a sprinkle of core work and a final relaxation that will leave you ready to take on your day. This practice is a one- hour class and has been designed for all levels-from beginners to seasoned Yogis. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, wear a face mask when social distancing is not possible and bring a water bottle and exercise mat to the program. The program is recommended for participants age 14 and over. In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 10:00 a.m. and participants will be contacted by the instructor. (Only severe rain/thunderstorms will cancel)

Instructor: Laura Dromgold Certified Yoga Instructor

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Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26

Day: Saturday

Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Location: Bruce Park Pavilion

Ages: 14 and over

Fee: $35.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, June 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.

Limited enrollment.


Yoga and Mindfulness at Bruce Park Pavilion for Youth and Families (New!)

Our new children and family yoga offer a beneficial way to help you and your family improve health, build, confidence, flexibility, strength and de-stress. This yoga class designed for children and families is fun and has an athletic flow to get participants moving and encourages mindfulness. Please wear comfortable clothes that allow for movement, wear a face mask when social distancing is not possible and bring a water bottle and exercise mat to the program. The program is recommended for children ages 7-17 but parents, caregivers and adults are also welcome to register. In the event of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 10:00 a.m. and participants will be contacted by the instructor, only severe rain/thunderstorms will cancel. We ask everyone to check their temperature before coming to class and if you have a temperature, over 100 please do not come to class. Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19.

Instructor: Laura Dromgold Certified Yoga Instructor

Dates: June 5, 12, 19, 26

Day: Saturday

Time: 10:15-11:00 a.m.

Location: Bruce Park Pavilion

Ages: Children ages 7 and over and adults

Fee: $35.00

Registration closes on Wednesday, June 2 and/or earlier if enrollment reaches maximum capacity.

Limited enrollment.

For more information about our upcoming summer programs and to register, please visit-suffieldrec.com

Written by: Donna Carney-Bastrzycki, Director of Special Programs, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department

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