Feel the sun on your skin, the breeze in your breath, and the strength in your soul.
This summer, we’re taking our practice outdoors. Yoga in nature does more than change the scenery—it renews your body, refocuses your mind, and restores your energy.
☀️ 1. Soak Up the Sun and Support Your Wellness
Natural sunlight is one of the most powerful, accessible wellness tools. Practicing yoga outside helps the body absorb vitamin D, supporting a strong immune system, healthy bones, and a brighter mood.
It’s also a gentle way to offset the effects of screen fatigue and sedentary routines. Morning or late-afternoon light provides just the right boost—refreshing without overwhelming.
🌿 2. Deepen Your Mindfulness Through Nature
Nature naturally invites presence. The feeling of grass beneath your feet, the sound of birds nearby, and the rhythm of fresh air all help ground your senses.
Practicing outside encourages stillness and focus, allowing you to let go of mental distractions and reconnect with the moment.
💪 3. Build Strength in New Ways
Practicing on natural surfaces like grass or sand challenges your balance and engages smaller stabilizing muscles that are often underused indoors.
This added dimension increases physical strength and focus while encouraging more mindful movement—no equipment required, just your breath and awareness.
🧘🏻 4. Boost Mental Clarity and Emotional Wellbeing
Exposure to sunlight supports healthy circadian rhythms, enhances serotonin levels, and reduces stress. When you combine that with movement and fresh air, the result is a natural lift in mood and mental clarity.
Outdoor yoga becomes a form of self-care that leaves you feeling lighter, calmer, and more energized.
🌺 5. Move in Harmony with the Season
Summer invites expansion—in energy, movement, and mindset. Practicing yoga outdoors during this season is a way to align with that natural rhythm.
It’s an opportunity to honor the season you’re in, both externally and internally, and embrace the renewal it offers.
Join Us for Free Outdoor Classes All Summer Long
We’re bringing yoga and movement into the open air at locations across Indianapolis and Fishers. Explore a full schedule of free and donation-based outdoor classes open to all:
Downtown Canal – Free Classes
Yoga on the Canal | Tuesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM | North End of Canal
Sunrise Yoga | Thursdays | 6:30–7:30 AM | North End of Canal
Pilates in the Plaza | Thursdays | 6:00–7:00 PM | Vermont St. Plaza
Canal Calm: Sound Bath | Second Wednesdays | 7:00–8:00 PM | Walnut Basin (Orange Bridge)
Yoga on the Lawn
Saturdays: June 14, July 12, August 9 | 10:00–11:00 AM
In partnership with Riley Children’s Foundation | $10 donation
Fishers District – Free Classes
Sweat at the Yard – Yoga | Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (June 4–September 24)
Sweat at the Yard – Pilates | Saturdays at 10:00 AM (August–September)
This is your invitation to feel grounded, energized, and fully alive.
Whether you’re finding your balance in the grass or greeting the sunrise by the canal, outdoor yoga helps you connect more deeply—to your body, your breath, and the world around you.
Let’s move outside together. 🌞
