We recently fielded a request looking for outdoor Yoga cases in LA…so we started digging. We found a surprising number of classes held in parks, gardens, rooftops and even at the ocean’s edge.
For any class, make sure you’re protected from the sun and bring your own gear. Sticky mats have a way of permanently collecting sand, so beware what you bring to classes on the beach, an old towel that collects sand can be a welcome companion and help your body mold to the ripples of the Earth. Practicing with your feet on the Earth, hair in the wind, feeling the rhythms of nature has an entirely different feel than being in a studio. Some people crave this experience, others want to go back inside. Try it out for yourself and tell us what you think. –– FMT
Westside
Mara Hesed
Shana Meyerson teaches donation classes Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 A.M. in Palisades Park on the cliffs (Ocean Avenue between Alta and Margarita): yogathletica.com.
Sunset Yoga on the beach with Grace, every Thursday evening in Santa Monica 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. with music: graceyogala.com.
Brad Keimach’s beach Yoga by donation Saturday and Sunday mornings 10:30 A.M. – Noon in Santa Monica on Marine Street/ Barnard Way at the water’s edge: bradkeimach.com.
On the first Sunday of the month, Yoga potluck with Psalm Isadora, rooftop of Urban Acupuncture in Venice beginning at 5:30 P.M. $5.00 donation for space. Bring food to share:psalmisadorayoga.com.
Summer Beach Yoga Series in Venice. Meet at the intersection of Rose and the Pacific Ocean in Venice. Bring a towel (not a mat) and layer up (beach weather can be cool, especially at sunset). Prepare for optional post-Yoga swims. Play in the sand using the topography of the seashore to make some poses easier and more enjoyable while you watch the sunset. Family-friendly and open to all. For more information, contact Aaron Reed and the Beach Yoga Tribe at: wvlngth@gmail.com. 7:00 P.M. until last light on the following evenings: Tuesday, July 7; Wednesday, July 15; Wednesday, July 22; Tuesday, July 28; Wednesday, August 5; Tuesday, August 11; Wednesday, August 19.
Glendale
Lululemon Glendale hosts free yoga on the green every Sunday morning 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the Americana. Call: (818) 241 – 3251
South Bay
South Bay Beach Yoga with the dolphins in Redondo Beach. Sundays 9 – 10:15 A.M.: feelthebliss.wordpress.com
Vinnie Marino
Hollywood
Liberation Yoga on La Brea has classes in an outdoor garden where you can practice with the breeze blowing in your hair. Check the schedule for classes labeled (Garden):liberationyoga.com.
Runyon Canyon
Everyday Year-Round 10:30 – 11:45 A.M. Monday: Hannah, Tuesday: Kamala , Wednesday: Hannah, Thursday: Kamala, Friday: Daniel, Saturday: Steve, Sunday: Steve. Summer Sunset Yoga (April 27 – Sept 30) 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday: Daniel, Tuesday: Daniel, Wednesday: Nicole, Thursday: Nicole, Friday: Steve, Saturday: Nicole, Sunday: Daniel. During the week of July 21, 100% of donations support the Greater West Hollywood Food Coalition. For more information and a full description, visit: firegroove.com and click on Yoga or write info@firegroove.com.
North of LA
Yoga and Rock Climbing: Earthworks Rock Climbing School and the Camarillo Yoga Center team up for outdoor Yoga as a warm-up for full-day guided climbing excursions. Various dates and locations: camarilloyoga.com or: earthworksclimbing.com.
Ventura
Every Saturday from 11:00 – 11:30 A.M. through October, the Ventura Harbor Village presents a Gentle Yoga class on the Main Lawn with Pamela Griffin. $5.00 per person:venturaharborvillage.com (click on events).
Santa Barbara
Rosabeth Dorfhuber teaches outdoors at La Playa Stadium at Santa Barbara City College. Register through SBCC at sbcc.edu and find out more information at:athletesdoyoga.com.
Is there a favorite outdoor class that no one told us about? Write us at: edit@ layogamagazine.com.
Photos: Adam Latham, angeladam.com
By Felicia M. Tomasko, RN
