September is National Yoga Awareness Month

From improving strength, balance and flexibility, to easing back pain and helping to reduce stress levels, there are so many benefits that can be gained from practicing yoga. During September, National Yoga Awareness Month, there is no better time to give yoga a try.

Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers yoga classes year-round. Check out our offerings below for the month of September.

Yoga for Youth with Disabilities

Wednesdays, September 7 – September 28, 2022, 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Location: Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center

This class is specifically designed for adolescents with disabilities. Research shows that teaching yoga to youth can help improve behavior, attention, focus, and social skills. Physically, it can increase strength, coordination, bilateral integration, and even fine motor skills. Class is built around feeling, imagination, exploration, and play while practicing yoga. Class will be conducted by a teacher certified in disability yoga training.

September’s Harvest Full Moon Yoga Practice

Saturday, September 10, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 pm

Location: Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, South Deck

Grab your yoga mat and join our Full Moon-Inspired Yoga Practice designed for self-care/self-reflection, releasing unwanted energy and staying connected to nature.

Please wear workout attire, bring a yoga mat, blanket and water. Plan to arrive early – it’s about a 30-minute walk from the parking lot to the south deck of the boardwalk.

*Please note this class may be cancelled or rescheduled if there is inclement weather.

Yin/Yang Yoga

Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Location: Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation Center

This unique 2-hour workshop begins with a “Yang” yoga practice. This dynamic, active practice is designed to strengthen the muscles evenly by incorporating the use of free weights. The second half of the class will focus on the “Yin” practice. Each pose will be held 3-4 minutes benefiting the deeper tissues of the body such as ligaments, fascia, and joints. This workshop will strengthen and stretch the entire body! Yoga Alliance instructors can earn CEU's.

For a full list of upcoming classes check out the fall issue of Leisure magazine.