Upcoming Events

Stretch & Release
Apr
5

Stretch & Release

Move better and recover faster with a combination of resistance stretching and myofascial release ball rolling. Whether you are an athlete or simply looking to relieve tightness, you will learn effective techniques to release muscle tension, improve flexibility, and enhance mobility, all while supporting your overall recovery and movement. Led by Daphne Lyon, a bodyworker and yoga teacher who integrates movement and recovery techniques, this workshop offers a comprehensive approach to improving flexibility, mobility, and overall well-being.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Apr
13

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Settle into the warm glow of a candlelit room for a series of stretches to lengthen and rehabilitate muscles, release tension, and welcome rejuvenation. mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and find rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. No yoga experience necessary. All are welcome.

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Meditation for Calm & Clarity
Apr
14

Meditation for Calm & Clarity

Discover the power of meditation to reduce stress, sharpen your focus, and bring greater peace into your life. Learn essential meditation techniques, including breath awareness and mantra meditation, that will help you cultivate clarity, emotional balance, and navigate life with more ease. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you will leave with practical tools you can use every day to enhance your well-being. Led by Daphne Lyon, a seasoned meditation teacher with over a decade of experience, this workshop provides a supportive space for self-discovery and growth.

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Yoga for Earth Day at Morven Museum & Garden
Apr
27

Yoga for Earth Day at Morven Museum & Garden

Join us to celebrate Earth Day with a FREE All-Levels Yoga class at Morven Museum & Garden. Class will be offered outdoors with an option to move under a tent or indoors to the Educational Center in the event of rain.

Morven is partnering with Sustainable Princeton, for a full, family-friendly day of workshops and activities promoting sustainable living. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

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Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest
Apr
27

Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest

Experience the profound practice of Yoga Nidra and access the heightened state of awareness that exists between wakefulness and sleep. Settle into Savasana pose and relax into a thoughtfully-guided meditative practice of stillness offered in the radiance of candlelight and healing sound. No yoga experience necessary.

Note: Please bring one or two blankets and a pillow since you will be lying still on your back for at least one hour and it is helpful to have a little extra cushioning. .

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Reset & Rise: Navigating Stress with Body-Mind Awareness
Apr
30

Reset & Rise: Navigating Stress with Body-Mind Awareness

If you are feeling overwhelmed by life these days, you are not alone. Join our Gratitude Yoga community to explore somatic movement, guided reflection, and written exercises to develop greater awareness and self-regulation strategies so you can feel more relaxed, resilient, and centered in your daily life. Led by Mariella Borschow, an eating psychology coach, life and leadership coach, and mindfulness teacher who works with individuals, groups, and corporate clients, providing guidance and support in their personal growth journeys.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
May
4

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Settle into the warm glow of a candlelit room for a series of stretches to lengthen and rehabilitate muscles, release tension, and welcome rejuvenation. mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and find rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. No yoga experience necessary. All are welcome.

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Beyond Body Image
May
10

Beyond Body Image

Our culture's emphasis on physical appearance can be all-consuming and exhausting. Join Kate as she guides an exploration of the role of body image and how society’s expectations around physical size and aesthetic can keep us from identifying with the fullness of our being. How can we enlist compassion and gratitude to cultivate a positive relationship with our body, just as it is, and look beyond body image to see our true self worth? Our session will include a talk and guided meditation with Kate, a mindful, gentle yoga practice with Gemma, and some time to share and encourage one another.

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Breathwork
May
12

Breathwork

Experience the transformative power of breathwork to reduce stress, boost energy, and enhance your emotional well-being. Led by Daphne Lyon, a seasoned breathwork and meditation teacher, this workshop will guide you through Slow Flow Breathwork to become more oxygen-efficient and activate your relaxation response, followed by Conscious Connected Breathing to release tension and emotional blockages. The session concludes with a calming meditation to integrate the experience and restore balance. This workshop will help you connect deeply with your breath, body, and inner wisdom in a safe and supportive space for self-exploration and growth.

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
May
18

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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Outdoor Yoga on Wednesday evenings at Updike Farmstead
Jun
4

Outdoor Yoga on Wednesday evenings at Updike Farmstead

This June, we look forward to taking our practice outdoors to Historical Society of Princeton’s lovely Updike Farmstead on Quaker Road on Wednesdays at 6 pm on 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, and 6/25. Our donation-based all-levels Vinyasa Flow classes are open to all skill levels. We look forward to being together at the close of the day and lifting up our intentions.

In the event of rain, we can take our yoga practice indoors into the property’s beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse overlooking the fields.

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An Afternoon of Self-Care with Nancy, Erin, Gemma, and Ash
Mar
30

An Afternoon of Self-Care with Nancy, Erin, Gemma, and Ash

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of self-care. Erin will share the relaxing ritual of dry-brushing, discuss some basic principles of toxicology, and explain the role of plant medicine in supporting wellness.

Nancy will demonstrate non-invasive manual lymphatic drainage techniques to support detoxification, boost the immune system, and accelerate healing.

Gemma will guide a gentle stretching session with mindfulness and loving kindness practices to open body, heart, and mind to the fullness of the present moment.

 Ash will offer a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state.

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Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest
Mar
23

Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest

Experience the profound practice of Yoga Nidra and access the heightened state of awareness that exists between wakefulness and sleep. Settle into Savasana pose and relax into a thoughtfully-guided meditative practice of stillness offered in the radiance of candlelight and healing sound. No yoga experience necessary.

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108 Sun Salutations for Spring Equinox
Mar
19

108 Sun Salutations for Spring Equinox

Join our Gratitude Yoga teachers as we take turns leading a heart expanding practice of 108 Sun Salutations for Spring Equinox and welcome growth and possibility. Rest and modifications are encouraged.

This community class is offered by donation in support of Rescue Mission of Trenton.

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The Practice
Mar
15

The Practice

Discover balance, vitality, and confidence through grounding practices that empower you to navigate life with ease. In a world of constant change, this two-hour workshop invites you to reconnect with your inner calm and strength. Through meditation, yoga, myofascial release (self-massage), breathwork, and yoga nidra, you’ll release tension, restore balance, and awaken your ability to meet life’s challenges with grace.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Mar
9

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Settle into the warm glow of a candlelit room for a series of stretches to lengthen and rehabilitate muscles, release tension, and welcome rejuvenation. mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and find rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. No yoga experience necessary. All are welcome.

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
Mar
2

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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Winter Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Feb
26
to Mar 2

Winter Yoga & Meditation Retreat

We are excited to share our three Winter 2025 Yoga & Meditation Retreats in the Dominican Republic. Take some time away with us for yoga, mindfulness, guided meditation, and loving kindness practices that promote inner peace and a spirit of gratitude for this precious life.

I hope you can be with us for this special time of awakening to the love and light within. We have a few openings: please email gemma@gratitudeyoga.org or call/text Gemma at 732-642-9721 for details.

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Breathwork Workshop
Feb
22

Breathwork Workshop

Join Daphne for a transformative 60-minute breathwork session designed to clear out old energy patterns, release tension, and invite a renewed sense of vitality and connection. We will begin by creating an inner sanctuary and activating the parasympathetic nervous system with a calming breath. Then, we will gently upregulate the sympathetic nervous system through Conscious Connected Breathwork—a rhythmic, two-inhale, one-exhale sequence—to clear stagnant energy and emotions. We will transition into a gentler breath to downregulate, relax, and repattern the nervous system, leaving you feeling deeply restored and grounded. With a deep understanding of the power of the breath, Daphne facilitates a safe and nurturing space for you to explore the connection between your breath, body, and inner wisdom.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Feb
9

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Settle into the warm glow of a candlelit room for a series of stretches to lengthen and rehabilitate muscles, release tension, and welcome rejuvenation. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and find rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. No yoga experience necessary. All are welcome.

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
Feb
2

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest
Jan
26

Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest

Experience the profound practice of Yoga Nidra and access the heightened state of awareness that exists between wakefulness and sleep. Settle into Savasana pose and relax into a thoughtfully-guided meditative practice of stillness offered in the radiance of candlelight and healing sound. No yoga experience necessary.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Jan
12

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Release tension and welcome rejuvenation with a series of floor postures designed to stretch and rehabilitate muscles and mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. We will use breath and visualization to reveal holding patterns in the body, limiting thoughts, and difficult emotions that prevent us from opening fully to our present moment experience. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is offered in the serenity of a candlelit room, supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. We look forward to practicing together.

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
Jan
5

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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New Year's Day Vinyasa
Jan
1

New Year's Day Vinyasa

We look forward to coming together as a community to welcome new beginnings, set our highest intentions for 2025, and celebrate Gratitude Yoga's 13th birthday.

Our all-levels Vinyasa practice will feature some cleansing breath work, a guided meditation, and a heart-opening, energizing flow to start the New Year with hope and joy.

Offered by donation to support Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK).

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108 Sun Salutations for Winter Solstice
Dec
18

108 Sun Salutations for Winter Solstice

Join our Gratitude Yoga teachers as we take turns leading a heart expanding practice of 108 Sun Salutations for Winter Solstice.and set our intentions in the season of giving. Rest and modifications are encouraged.

This community class is offered by donation in support of Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Dec
15

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Release tension and welcome rejuvenation with a series of floor postures designed to stretch and rehabilitate muscles and mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. We will use breath and visualization to reveal holding patterns in the body, limiting thoughts, and difficult emotions that prevent us from opening fully to our present moment experience. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is offered in the serenity of a candlelit room, supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. We look forward to practicing together.

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Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest
Dec
8

Yoga Nidra: Guided Relaxation for Deep Rest

Experience the profound practice of Yoga Nidra and access the heightened state of awareness that exists between wakefulness and sleep. Settle into Savasana pose and relax into a thoughtfully-guided meditative practice of stillness offered in the radiance of candlelight and healing sound. No yoga experience necessary.

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
Dec
1

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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Thanksgiving Day Vinyasa
Nov
28

Thanksgiving Day Vinyasa

Celebrate gratitude with us: begin Thanksgiving Day with an inspiring Vinyasa Flow as we lift up our appreciation for life's many blessings and hold heartfelt well-wishes for peace, health, and happiness. Offered by donation to support Rescue Mission of Trenton.

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Breathwork Workshop
Nov
23

Breathwork Workshop

Join Daphne for a powerful breathwork session designed to clear stagnant energy, release what no longer serves you, and invite renewed vitality. In this 1-hour workshop, we will explore the science and art of breathwork through the active technique of Conscious Connected Breathwork—a rhythmic, two-inhale, one-exhale sequence. You will be guided into an energized state that stirs emotion, deepens consciousness, and unlocks powerful shifts within. Set to music, this session supports both inner release and outward transformation. The session concludes with a deeply relaxing meditation to integrate the breathwork experience, followed by time for reflection and community sharing.

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Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods
Nov
23

Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods

Given the unseasonably warm weather, we decided to offer yet another Saturday morning Donation-Based Outdoor Yoga class at 11 am this Saturday in the serene setting of Herrontown Woods this weekend. Our heart opening Vinyasa flow session brings breath and movement together in harmony with the healing power of nature.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Nov
17

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Release tension and welcome rejuvenation with a series of floor postures designed to stretch and rehabilitate muscles and mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. We will use breath and visualization to reveal holding patterns in the body, limiting thoughts, and difficult emotions that prevent us from opening fully to our present moment experience. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is offered in the serenity of a candlelit room, supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. We look forward to practicing together.

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Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods
Nov
16

Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods

Given the unseasonably warm weather, we decided to offer yet another Saturday morning Donation-Based Outdoor Yoga class at 11 am this Saturday in the serene setting of Herrontown Woods this weekend. Our heart opening Vinyasa flow session brings breath and movement together in harmony with the healing power of nature.

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Andean Reiki Circle
Nov
10

Andean Reiki Circle

Join Maria and Yllari for a transformative Andean Reiki Circle, where we channel the profound energy of the South during a heart-opening gathering at Gratitude Yoga. Embrace the wisdom of the Apus, the sacred mountains of the Andes, as we come together to share and receive Reiki. Immerse yourself in sacred Peruvian sounds, experience tranquil moments of healing silence, and connect with the universal energy. Led by the experienced Peruvian Reiki practitioners Yllari Briceño and Maria Laura King, you will awaken both your individual and collective gifts.

Each participant will receive a heart-opening token to cherish as a reminder of your journey. This circle is open to all, whether you are new to Reiki, a beginner, or an experienced practitioner. Please bring a yoga mat,cushions, pillows, blankets - anything that will help you feel comfortable. We also ask that you bring a meaningful object for the Andean mesa (altar).Sign up now, as space is limited. Embrace this unique opportunity for healing and transformation!

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Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation
Nov
3

Tranquil Reset: A Sound Bath for Calming & Relaxation

Join Ash for a deeply relaxing sound bath, where the calming vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will guide you into a peaceful meditative state. This immersive experience is designed to help release stress, restore balance, and promote inner healing.

Please dress comfortably and bring your own yoga mat. The studio will provide some blocks and blankets, but we encourage you to bring any additional items—cushions, extra blankets, or whatever will help you feel most comfortable during the session.

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Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods
Nov
2

Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods

We look forward to sharing what will likely be our last Saturday morning Outdoor Yoga class at 11 am in the serene setting of Herrontown Woods. Our heart opening Vinyasa flow sessions bring breath and movement together in harmony with the healing power of nature.

Princeton's first nature preserve, the 142-acre Herrontown Woods offers over three miles of walking trails, a botanical art garden, and a stream that flows through a boulder-strewn, mature forest. We will meet in front of the historic Veblen House and Cottage.

All ages and levels of yoga experience are welcome. Rest and modifications are encouraged. Donations are completely optional. You may choose your donation amount, from $1 to $50. When registering, simply slide the blue bar to the left to donate less and to the right to donate more. If you choose to make a contribution, it will go directly to the Friends of Herrontown Woods, an all-volunteer group whose ongoing efforts to create a place of restoration and growth for the Princeton community.

Please bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, a towel, sunscreen, and an open heart <3. Kindly check our class schedule for weather-related changes.

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Candlelight Yin Yoga
Oct
27

Candlelight Yin Yoga

Release tension and welcome rejuvenation with a series of floor postures designed to stretch and rehabilitate muscles and mindful reflections to calm the central nervous system. We will use breath and visualization to reveal holding patterns in the body, limiting thoughts, and difficult emotions that prevent us from opening fully to our present moment experience. Take some time to create space in the body, mind, and heart, and rest in the fullness of loving awareness. This restorative stretching practice is offered in the serenity of a candlelit room, supported by props and enhanced by therapeutic essential oils. We look forward to practicing together.

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Fall Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Upstate NY
Oct
18
to Oct 21

Fall Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Upstate NY

Settle into the stillness of autumn with a weekend devoted to yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, and spiritual reflection. Our retreat invites us to open our hearts to the abundant love already present within us and to release the many ways in which we resist the inner calling to live from that place of pure presence. Our daily retreat schedule includes guided mindfulness and meditation, vinyasa and deep stretching classes, loving kindness practices, free time to read, rest, or walk in the woods, wonderful plant-based meals, and an atmosphere of warm friendship. We look forward to sharing this special time of discovery as we seek to embody peace, love, and gratitude in our world. You may stay for either two or three nights.

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Yoga for a Cure: An Outdoor Yoga Class to Support Metastatic Breast Cancer Research
Oct
13

Yoga for a Cure: An Outdoor Yoga Class to Support Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

Gather with us on the beautiful grounds at Morven Museum & Garden for Yoga for a Cure: An All-Levels Outdoor Yoga class to support Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) research. My friend Sheetal’s personal battle with MBC has inspired her to raise funds for METAvivor, a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness of advanced breast cancer and equity in research and patient support. We look forward to coming together as a community on October 13 - National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day - to offer our yoga practice for this important cause.

Please bring your friends and help us spread the word. You are invited to show your support by wearing teal, green, or pink. Bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, and a caring heart.

If you are not able to come to class, but would like to contribute, you may make a donation on Sheetal’s personal METAvivor fundraising page: https://donate.metavivor.org/yogaforcure

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Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods
Oct
12

Outdoor Yoga on Saturday at Herrontown Woods

We look forward to sharing our weekly Saturday morning Outdoor Yoga class at 11 am in the serene setting of Herrontown Woods on October 12. Our heart opening Vinyasa flow sessions bring breath and movement together in harmony with the healing power of nature.

Princeton's first nature preserve, the 142-acre Herrontown Woods offers over three miles of walking trails, a botanical art garden, and a stream that flows through a boulder-strewn, mature forest. We will meet in front of the historic Veblen House and Cottage.

All ages and levels of yoga experience are welcome. Rest and modifications are encouraged. Donations are completely optional. You may choose your donation amount, from $1 to $50. When registering, simply slide the blue bar to the left to donate less and to the right to donate more. If you choose to make a contribution, it will go directly to the Friends of Herrontown Woods, an all-volunteer group whose ongoing efforts to create a place of restoration and growth for the Princeton community.

Please bring a yoga mat, a water bottle, a towel, sunscreen, and an open heart <3. Kindly check our class schedule for weather-related changes.

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