Yoga is a common practice for mental grounding, strength and flexibility, balance, pain relief and much more. Outdoor yoga offers physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages. Time in nature is beneficial to overall health, according to behavioral scientists. Combining that with the plethora of benefits from yoga is a great way to improve wellness in Delaware and beyond.
Here are a few places to enjoy outdoor yoga in the First State.
Delmarva Board Sport Adventures SUP Yoga
For a unique outdoor yoga experience, Delmarva Board Sport Adventures offers a standup paddleboard yoga class series throughout the warm season. Most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the watersport company partners with Dewey Beach Yoga to teach standup paddleboard yoga. The experience is $53 per person and must be booked in advance.
Behind the Bay Resort Motel | 135 Dagsworthy Street, Dewey Beach
Rockwood Park & Museum
Yoga instructor Maryann Quinn teaches outdoor yoga classes throughout the summer season at Rockwood Park. Full moon yoga takes place on June 21, July 19 and August 16 at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for New Castle County residents and $15 for out-of-county participants. Or, join Quinn on Tuesdays for morning flow yoga at 9 a.m. The hour-long yoga practices are suitable for ages 16-plus and cost $6 for New Castle County residents. Register online for an upcoming Tuesday class.
Rockwood Park & Museum | 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington
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Mt. Cuba Center
Enjoy summer outdoor yoga at Mt. Cuba Center every Saturday throughout the summer from 10-11 a.m. The classes are instructed by John McElderry, a sound therapist and credentialed Yoga Alliance teacher with over 20 years of experience. Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens act as an ideal backdrop to increase range of motion, develop core strength and practice mindfulness. These sessions are teen-friendly, but minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.
3120 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin
Pure Yoga
Pure Yoga offers a variety of outdoor classes in various locations. You can filter the online class schedule by class type and select “Outdoor Yoga” to find outdoor classes for the week.
Various Locations
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Crooked Hammock Brewery’s Yoga in the Yard
On select Sundays throughout the season, Middletown’s Crooked Hammock hosts Yoga in the Yard at 10 a.m. This is a great beginner class, teaching meditation techniques to find your Zen and cultivate strength, flexibility and balance. Lauren Fonvielle, an integrative energy practitioner and coach, leads the classes. Follow Crooked Hammock to keep up with events.
316 Auto Park Drive, Middletown
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