Milton Offers Free Outdoor Yoga Class

Yoga is going outdoors in Milton, with a free outdoor class Thursday, June 20.

The city’s yoga provider, Lift Yoga Therapy, will offer the class Thursday, June in Crabapple’s Friendship Community Park, according to a news release posted on the city's website.

The class, timed to take place under the sun’s highest position on the longest day of the year, will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. and is open to everyone, regardless of ability. The 108 poses offered can even be done in a chair, said Kim Saunders, founder of Lift Yoga Therapy.

“If you’ve always wanted to try yoga but were unsure where to start, this is a great opportunity to enjoy the many benefits of this proven and effective mind-clearing exercise,” she said. “Be engaged with your community and welcome summer outside in the beautiful evening!”

For directions to Friendship Community Park, located at 12785 Birmingham Highway between Crabapple Crossing Elementary and Northwestern Middle schools, click here.

If inclement weather occurs, the class will take place in Bethwell Community Center, 2695 Hopewell Road (click here for directions).

Lift Yoga Therapy offers weekly classes and a host of special workshops and events throughout the summer, including a kids’ game night, detox workshops, yoga fitness challenges, restorative yoga with live musical accompaniment, meditation classes and much, much more.

Visit Lift Yoga Therapy’s website for information and a slate of classes, visit www. or e-mail Kim Saunders.

You may also sign up for yoga classes any time by visiting the City of Milton’s Online Activity Guide.