Come for yoga and stay for the sunset! In this all levels class, we will move through a playful sequence of asanas (poses), linking our breath to our movement to release tension and cultivate spaciousness, strength, and flexibility in our bodies. All classes are appropriate for beginner and experienced yoga students alike.
The Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk are within easy access to the lakefront and beach as well as hiking trails and a fishing pier. There is a large public parking lot, and all visitors to the National Park need to purchase entry to the Park (see Fees & Passes - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for details and to pay your entrance fee). We will meet in the pavilion classroom (indoor space) overlooking Lake Michigan for our practice. At the end of class, head next door to Trail Stop for a craft beer, glass of wine, or a tasty treat and enjoy the sunset. Every night, the setting sun offers up a uniquely beautiful rainbow of colors in the Indiana Dunes National Park— a perfect pause after our yoga poses. (Trail Stop is generously offering a 10% discount on food and merch to students who participate in yoga class).
Pre-registration is required and registration closes at 5 p.m. the day of the class.
To reserve your spot in class: Links to register and pay for class are below. If you have a Sandy Pause Yoga package, you can simply email sandypauseyoga@gmail.com to register with your first and last name.
Cost/Payment: Individual classes are $15 per student, $13.50 for Dig the Dunes members, and $10 with a Sandy Pause Yoga package. Links to register and pay for class are below. If you do not use PayPal, you can also register by sending payment via Venmo (@SandyPauseYoga) or via Cash App ($sandypauseyoga). See “Descriptions and Packages” page for additional information on how to save with class packages.
Acknowledgment of Risk form: All students are required to sign the Acknowledgment of Risk form in order to participate in class.
Please bring a yoga or exercise mat, and a sweater or sweatshirt to be warm and comfy during our final resting pose (savasana).
Please do not come to class if you feel sick, have a temperature, or have been around anyone who has recently been diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus.
This class will adhere to all National Park rules and guidelines. Classes are listed in central time and are for individuals aged 18+.
Email sandypauseyoga@gmail.com with any and all questions you may have!
Directions to the Portage Lakefront Pavilion: from U.S. Highway 20: Follow SR249 north and take the bridge over U.S. 12 towards the U.S. Steel and Precoat Metals businesses adjacent to the lakefront near Portage, IN. Turn left at the stop sign and cross over Burns Waterway. Once over the waterway, turn immediately right and head north, towards the lake, passing the entrance sign for Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk. Park only in public designated parking spots and help protect the fragile dune ecosystem along the roadside.