About Wellington Free Yoga Day
Free Yoga Day began in Austin, Texas, USA in 1999! It quickly grew in size and popularity, and has spread to other US cities. This year, we are bringing free yoga to Wellington.
On Monday 27th October 2014, you can experience a range of yoga classes, all for FREE!
Yoga classes will be offered at yoga studios, community centres, parks and fitness centres. Classes will begin in the morning and continue throughout the day into the early evening. There will be classes held in central Wellington, Thorndon, Newtown, Miramar and Petone.
Wellington Free Yoga Day provides an opportunity for our talented yoga teachers to share their knowledge of yoga.
There are many styles of yoga - Hatha, Iyengar, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Raja - and each style is unique in the same way as styles of dance or music. Some yoga is physically challenging and athletic, and other styles are relaxing and focus on stretching and breathing. Each yoga teacher has their own style and will emphasise different aspects of yoga. See the class descriptions to find the right style to suit you.
A sequence of basic yoga postures
A sequence of basic yoga postures
A sequence of basic yoga postures
A sequence of basic yoga postures
Class Guidelines
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Arrive early. Most classes will have a maximum number of participants
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Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in
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Please turn off your cellphones
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Please bring a towel, blanket or yoga mat
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Most yoga classes are taught barefoot
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Be sure your stomach is neither too full or too empty
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Don't worry about what everyone else is doing - go at your own pace and respect the limits of your body
Waiver Statement
Participants in the Wellington Free Yoga Day should consult their physician prior to joining or participating in any exercise program. This website is for promotional and informational purposes only; participants in activities listed here assume any and all risk and liability for doing so. By participating in the Wellington Free Yoga Day, you agree to the use of your name, photograph or video image by Wellington Free Yoga Day in advertising and promotional materials without compensation.
photos by Astrid Visser
For the 2015 schedule and Free Yoga Day information, please check out our new website.