Get Fit This Season: Free Outdoor Yoga and Pilates
Looking to shed a few unwanted baby pounds from 5 years ago? We all are. And we should all be taking free 90 minute yoga and pilates classes in Long Island City at the Socrates Sculpture Park on the weekends. On Saturdays and Sundays from May – September 2011 Socrates will be hosting free classes in their large field on the water.
Yoga and Pilates not your thing? They also have Tai Chi and Capoeira classes as well.
Classes are designed for all levels of skill so there is nothing to fear if you have no previous experience. Attendants should wear comfortable clothing and, for yoga, bring a mat or a towel.
Here is the schedule:
Yoga in the Park
Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM & 11 AM – 12 PM
Kripalu Yoga is a system of Hatha Yoga that integrates body postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation.
Capoeira in the Park
Saturdays, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Capoeira is a lively martial art that originated in Brazil over 450 years ago.
Pilates in the Park
Sundays, 10 AM – 11 AM
Classical Pilates encourages proper breathing, spinal alignment, core strengthening, muscle flexibility and balance in the body.
Tai Chi in the Park
Sundays, 11 AM – 12 PM
These classes offer the opportunity to learn Taoist Tai Chi; improve one’s health; relax; and exercise in an outdoor setting among changing exhibitions of contemporary sculpture.
Kayaking from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at Hallets Cove
Saturdays or Sundays, May 22 – October 9, 1 PM – 5 PM (tide & weather permitting)
In partnership with Long Island City Community Boathouse and Partnerships for Parks, Socrates hosts free kayaking in Hallets Cove. For schedule and more information, please visit www.licboathouse.org or call 718.228.9214.
For directions to Socrates click here
