Name: Stretch Hike Nidra - community nature walk with gentle yoga asana and nidra
Start: 2026-05-31T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-31T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Marquette Park

Stretch Hike Nidra - community nature walk with gentle yoga asana and nidra

We start waking up the body with yoga asana, followed by walking together in nature, and end with 20 min relaxation/meditation.
About this Event

Stretch Hike Relax is an event outdoors held primarily throughout the southside of Chicago and suburbs.

The event starts with yoga asana (light body stretching), followed by a nature walk (conditions vary per location), and ending with a relaxing guided meditation (yoga nidra).

It's a great event to join with friends, or on your own!

Yoga asana, walking, and yoga nidra are all intended to let you relax into you: notice your experience; embrace your body and mind together through stretching, exploring, and resting.

Just being outdoors can be soothing and relaxing for our body systems. Through using our senses in nature, moving, and being in community, my intention is to help start to build renewal and healing for yourself and others in outdoor spaces.

What else can I expect?

Stretching and meditation will take place in grass/field area. For the asana/yoga stretching, please bring your own exercise mat or blanket if you have. Some mats will be available, first come first serve.Beginners welcomed, encouraged and expected! Stretches will be gentle and slow, and geared towards getting ready for walking.

For hiking, expect 1.2 miles of walking. Wear shoes that are comfortable for you for this distance. The trail at Portage National Historic Site is a mix of paved and dirt paths.

For the yoga nidra/meditation, there will be little to no movement during this activity. You can do this standing, sitting, walking, laying down. Please bring any supplies to be comfortable, such as blanket or mat.

PAYMENT:

Sliding scale fee = pay what you can. Suggested amount $10-$20 per event per person. Paying more or less is up to you! Payment covers the cost of running event, and to thank leader for providing time to prepare for and hold this event two-hour event. Pre-pay online with Eventbrite, or be prepared with exact cash or use Venmo cash app day of event.

REFUND POLICY: If you pay for tickets on Eventbrite with registration, tickets are only refunded up to 7 days prior to event. NO REFUNDS will be issued in the week leading up to the event.

If organizer cancels event, you will be refunded.