In-person gentle yoga class for bears and anyone who cares to join. All bodies welcome!About this Event
Finally, a truly gentle class for beginners and for us big bears.
Class Description:
This class is all about moving with joy, breathing with intention, and showing up exactly as you are—big belly and all! Nirmal is here to help you feel good in your body, not change it. Let’s flow, grow, and have a damn good time doing it!
We'll break down a sequence of poses, working with options to embrace the needs of diverse body types, that you then can bring home to a daily practice or to help gain facility in a studio yoga class.
Class Description:
This is a yoga practice for all levels—fun, supportive, and accessible!
- No weights or equipment needed
- No prior experience required
- You’ll learn how to move your body in a way that works for you
- You’ll connect your breath and movement to your intentions and goals
This Gentle Bear Yoga Class is part of a three-event afternoon, together with a Bear Massage Workshop and a Cozy Bear Cuddle Pile.
Ticket Information:
- $30 General Admission
- Combo options available:
• Yoga + Bear Massage Workshop (1:15–3:00 PM) — $75
• Yoga + Cozy Bear Cuddle Pile (3:00–5:00 PM) — $55
• All 3 Events (Yoga + Massage + Cuddle Pile) — $100
Ease into your body with gentle movement, grounding breathwork, and community before the rest of your Bear Wellness afternoon.
The address for the event will be emailed to you the day before the event. It's a very nice, queer studio near Union Square.
**We offer financial support if you are a student, unemployed or underemplyed. Email us at [email protected] to register that way**
Instructor Bio:
Nirmal Chandraratna is is a yoga instructor and composer with a passion for nurturing connection— to spirit, to community, and to one's deeper self— through embodiment and music.
His goal is to help individuals improve quality of life through the healing power of yoga.
Learn more about Nirmal here.
FAQs:
Do I need a mat?
Nope! They are provided. You can bring on if you wish, though.
Do I need to have yoga experience or skills already?
No, you do not need previous experience with yoga. This class is actually perfect for anyone who has yet to try yoga or has any anxieties around joining a yoga class. That said, this is a judgment-free room where all levels of experience are welcome. If you need a breather at any point in the class you can certainly lay on your mat.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever is comfortable for you. Shirt and shorts are required (you can take your shirt off if you're hot though!)
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Event venue
3F Studios, 51 West 14th Street, New York, United States
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