start free classes yoga outdoors. They will take place in the morning, afternoon and evening. You can follow the detailed schedule on the parks website, it will be published a few days before the start of the lessons. Citizens will be able to attend training until August 31.
Everyone, regardless of the level of training, will be able to learn both popular areas of yoga, such as hatha or kundalini, as well as its unusual types, such as yoga for the face or yoga of laughter. Pre-registration is not required. Participants only need to bring a mat and come in clothes that do not restrict movement. In rainy weather, classes will be held only in parks with awnings - these are Goncharovsky and Babushkinsky parks, as well as Fili, Sparrow Hills and Kuzminki. If the air temperature is below plus 18 degrees, training will be canceled.
“This summer, the program of free yoga classes in the parks will be held for the seventh time. She is very popular with the townspeople. Outdoor classes will be conducted by more than 200 certified teachers with at least one year of experience. The duration of each of them will be from one hour to one and a half - depending on the direction of yoga, ”the press service of the Moscow City Park explained.
Instructors will introduce more than 20 types of yoga. For example, park visitors will be able to repeat or master new asanas and pranayamas ( breathing exercises) hatha yoga, kundalini yoga, ashtanga vinyasa yoga, kaula yoga and power yoga. All these types combine meditation, breathing exercises and physical activity.
In addition to popular destinations, citizens will get acquainted with unusual species yoga. For example, in Tagansky Park, everyone will be able to master the course of anti-aging procedures - yoga classes for the face will be held there. It aims to develop different muscles faces and necks that lose tone over time. Some exercises are based on counteraction: the muscles of the face are strained, lightly pressing them with the fingers and preventing their movement. Also during the classes, participants will simultaneously make funny faces and facial massage. Thanks to these and other exercises, the skin becomes smoother and younger. In addition, such training will become the prevention of osteochondrosis. cervical spine, eye and ENT diseases.
In Gorky Park, they will teach you how to laugh correctly in the yoga lessons of laughter, or hasya yoga. It is based respiratory and lung exercise, which cause natural laughter, thereby relieving nervous tension. The effect is enhanced by the fact that the lessons are held in groups. In the classroom, students will perform a set of asanas aimed at relieving muscle and nervous tension, and will also perform tasks aimed at making themselves and other participants of the master class laugh.
And in the museum-reserve "Tsaritsyno" for those who prefer quieter practices, they organize yoga classes with live music. Participants will be able to meditate, perform asanas and pranayamas and sing mantras to guitar accompaniment.
Starts May 1st. 21 parks of the Department of Culture of the City of Moscow have prepared a festive program for this day. The largest entertainment program awaits guests of Gorky Park.
Parks offering free yoga classes this summer:
- Gorky Park;
- "Sparrow Hills";
- "Museon";
- "Zaryadye";
— Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill;
— Hermitage garden;
- "Sokolniki";
— Perovsky park;
— garden named after Bauman;
— Babushkinsky park;
- "Fili";
— Park of the 50th Anniversary of October;
— Tagansky park;
— children's park named after Pryamikov;
- Vorontsovo estate;
- "Krasnaya Presnya";
- Krasnogvardeisky Ponds;
— Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve;
— « Northern Tushino»;
— Lianozovsky park;
— Goncharovsky park;
— park near the ponds "Rainbow";
— park "Dubki";
- the estate "Altufievo";
— a park on Angarskaya street;
— ethnographic village Bibirevo;
- "Levoberezhny";
— the park of the Northern River Station;
- a park Olympic Village;
— a park near the Jamgarovsky pond;
— square in Olonetsky proezd;
— landscape park "Mitino";
- "Borisovskie Prudy";
- "Gardeners";
In life, we often feel like changing the environment, trying something unusual, getting a new experience. The desire for change can affect personal life, environment, daily routine and even yoga practice. This is especially true in any season: in winter we combine a walk in the snow with active yoga Snowga, in the fall we go to the park to admire the bright colors and meditate, enjoying the thoughtfulness and fading of nature, in the spring we hurry to throw off everything superfluous and jump out of the cramped hall of the yoga studio for fresh air, in the summer we are ready to get up early in order to have time to drop in for a workout before work in the park... Now that it has finally warmed up, I want to go outside and greet the sun not in a stuffy room, but on the tender grass and to the sound of birds singing...
Benefits of practicing yoga in nature
If your practice has faded, feel free to go outside. None, even the most comfortable and bright hall, can be compared with the living colors of nature! A change of scenery will help to reveal new aspects, deepen the sensations and diversify the practice. You can observe an amazing difference in how differently you feel in the same poses in the 4 walls of the studio and in the unlimited space, which gives freedom of movement, expanding physical and sensory limits, makes the practice deeper and more conscious.
There are plenty of compelling reasons to try outdoor yoga:
- Natural sounds and smells of nature have a beneficial effect on the psyche and emotional state. You find your place again in the arms of Mother Earth, returning to your "roots" and finding peace.
- Rest from the frantic pace modern life, reducing stress and anxiety levels.
- It is in nature that you simplify your life, discarding everything unnecessary, rejoicing in the simplest and most natural things - breathing, sensations, integrity.
- Sunny days are The best way eliminate the lack of vitamin D: it is produced by our body under the influence of the sun.
- Cleansing the lungs of the toxic air we breathe indoors.
- Let nature inspire you! Even memorized complexes will become extraordinary if you connect to the natural source of improvisation.
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The most diverse areas of popular hobby are taught in twelve parks of the capital: Gorky Park, Neskuchny Garden, Muzeon, Sokolniki, Fili and other sites have joined the project. Yoga in the Parks started back in 2012 and is constantly growing in fans. 50 professional teachers are waiting for you. They will teach visitors Pilates, children's yoga, psychotherapeutic practices and much more. You can get to know the directions better, choose a park and find out the detailed schedule of classes on the website. Be sure to bring a rug with you.
Vorontsovsky park, 3
Yoga in the park of the 50th anniversary of October 0+
To find the territory of yoga meetings, in the park you need to go towards the Ramenka River, and then to the left and towards the skating rink. Just near the skating rink there is an indoor pavilion where yoga will take place. You will be offered both the already well-known hatha yoga and kundalini yoga.
Trainings are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 22:00 to 22:00, and on weekends - from noon to 14:00.
st. Udaltsova, 22aYoga in the park "Birch Grove"
Training takes place in a clearing in the park. There are no designated changing areas. Here they practice the classical direction of yoga. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 20:00 to 21:30 and on Sundays from 12:00 to 13:30.
st. KuusinenYoga in the park "Kuzminki-Lyublino" 0+
To get to yoga in the Kuzminki-Lublino park, you need to move along the main alley to a large meadow near Cafe Coffee. Hatha yoga is practiced here. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays classes are held from 19:00 to 20:30, on weekends - from 11:00 to 12:30.
natural and historical park Kuzminki-Lyublino, 1, building 2Yoga in the park "Gardeners" 0+
Classes in this park are held in a clearing near the church. Curators offer two directions to those who wish: hatha yoga and kaula yoga. Classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 19:00 to 20:30. On weekends, yoga is held from 11:00 to 12:30.
Ave. Andropova, d. 58aSummer is a wonderful time when we can enjoy the sun, fresh air, green grass and trees, fresh fruits and vegetables. For yogis, summer also opens up great opportunities, because right now it is so useful and pleasant to conduct yoga classes in nature. This is especially true for residents of megacities, so yoga in Moscow parks is what those Muscovites who want to get a boost of energy from Mother Nature herself need. You will learn about what yoga in parks is and what its features are by reading our article.
Yoga in Moscow parks 2016
Yoga lessons on outdoors it is better to spend in not too noisy places, where there is green grass underfoot and tall trees that create a cozy shade. Moscow parks are perfect for this purpose. This year it was decided to hold yoga classes in more than 30 parks in Moscow. In each of them, a suitable clearing has been selected, where you can practice asanas, pranayamas and meditations completely free of charge. The classes will present a wide variety of styles and directions of yoga. These include classical hatha yoga, ashtanga and kundalini yoga, laughter yoga, yoga for children and pregnant women, as well as various master classes and yoga for beginners. Certified yoga masters will allow you to get acquainted with different directions, and if you are a beginner, choose the style of yoga you like. All you need is the desire and good mood, comfortable clothes, a light blanket, a bottle of water and, of course, ! For rainy weather, many parks have awnings that allow you to enjoy nature without getting wet. You can easily find information about the parks, their location and class schedules on the Internet.
Benefits of outdoor practice
So, changing the environment and going outside the usual studio, you will certainly feel the difference in how you feel in the same asanas. Outdoor activities balance the psycho-emotional state and favor more conscious practice. Feeling your unity with nature, you will feel a surge of emotions from simple things: your own breath, a light breeze, sunlight. In addition, in contact with the surface of the earth, your body synchronizes the biological clock, which means that your sleep will improve and your stress level will decrease.
Now imagine how much more effective your pranayama practice will be in the open air! You will saturate your body with oxygen, and in meditation you will feel peace from the sounds of nature. In addition, yoga in the park is a great opportunity to choose your style of yoga or find your teacher if you are a beginner yogi. And, of course, such wonderful events contribute to new impressions and new acquaintances with like-minded people!
Yoga classes are equated in terms of effectiveness with sports, but this is a slightly distorted and incorrect judgment. Such a practice puts in order not only the body, but also the mental, psychological state. Yoga classes in the park in the fresh air are gaining great popularity.
Place to practice
Important parts of yoga: self-knowledge and peace, so not all places are suitable for practices. It is unlikely that someone will be able to relax among a large crowd of people and during a noisy concert. In warm seasons, cozy parks (forests, cottages) with soft lawns and tall trees are ideal. Some also resort to practice on the roof, which has its advantages: it is less dusty and noisy upstairs, it is not too hot in the morning, but the sun is very close. But it should be borne in mind that the building should be new and as safe as possible, and access to the roof should be allowed.
Practicing yoga on the street: the necessary equipment
Taking into account that classes will be held outside the premises, and perhaps quite far from home and civilization in general, it is worth having a special mat, comfortable clothes for classes and good mood. In order to play it safe, you can take a warmer sports jacket and socks with you. Warm clothes and even a thin blanket may be needed in cases of cold weather, which is quite possible in nature.
Do not forget about water, and if it takes a long time to get home, you can take a healthy snack: fruits, cereal bars, dairy products.
Clothing for outdoor yoga
Outdoor yoga requires special, and most importantly, comfortable clothing. In the process of training, nothing should bring discomfort and distract attention. Jeans, a large number of jewelry, tight and restricting movements of the knee socks, as well as loose hair - definitely not the right option. Yoga clothes don't cost much. It can be a loose T-shirt and pants (leggings). The main condition that the vestments must meet is maximum convenience, and, if possible, the naturalness of the fabrics.
Another important aspect is that it is desirable to practice without shoes (bare feet). But it’s better to have socks and sports shoes with you, the wind will suddenly rise, why do you need cold feet?
Exercises suitable for outdoor yoga
Many experts and specialists have come to the conclusion that almost all yoga exercises are designed specifically for outdoor activities. Tilts, stretches, stances and fixations are easy to perform on a mat located on soft grass. Also, nature is ideal for meditation: it is more difficult for a beginner to concentrate, but there is less chance of falling asleep in the process. Enjoying fresh air and natural sounds helps you quickly achieve harmony and enjoy your workout.
Since pranayama (breathing) is of great importance in yoga, it is much more effective in the air than in stuffy rooms with stale air. The body will be saturated with oxygen, classes will bring even more positive results.
In addition, all activities in nature carry aesthetic pleasure.
Meet like-minded people, experience new experiences, feel unity with nature and discover yoga with a completely new side All of this includes outdoor activities.
Open outdoor activities are popular all over the world, they are held free of charge or for a minimal fee, often symbolic. In Russia, various cultural open airs of a health-improving nature are becoming more and more popular. You can take part in handicraft workshops, listen to the performances of "garage groups" and be sure to participate in a yoga marathon. In the summer of 2015 in St. Petersburg, a three-day yoga festival was held in the TsPKiO park. Looking forward to the same this year! If you are embarrassed to practice on the street alone - yoga in a group - great start together is always more fun!
