Here’s our list of the top things to do to keep healthy in body and mind for the week of June 20-26:
June 20-21 – Yoga Under the Stars
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You don’t have to be into astronomy to get how out-of-this-world this Yoga Buzz event will be. For $35, take a yoga class in the Science Center Planetarium with the constellations overhead from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The event includes a star show, a yoga session, live music, and snacks.
June 21 – International Day of Yoga
Celebrate International Day of Yoga right, with a free 7 a.m. yoga class at Cortex Commons. Enjoy an all-levels, 45-minute class, and then try complimentary iced coffee from Park Avenue Coffee.
June 24 – Heart of the Park Walking Tour: A Look at the East Side
No training necessary for this gentle walk in the park. Bring your family, friends, and pets to the Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park for a free 1.5 mile walk led by Forest Park Forever naturalists and horticulturalists from 9:30 to 10:30am.
June 25 – Yoga for Recovering Perfectionists
This one’s for us, perfectionists. Tickets are $32 for this two hour yoga event, which includes one hour of yoga followed by one hour of prompted journaling, reflection, and discussion. Bring your own mat, water bottle, pen, and journal to Forest Park near the Boathouse from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for just the recovery you need.
June 25 – Be Well STL Boot Camp
This one’s a must. The inaugural Be Well STL Boot Camp has everything we need (and more) to get into the best shape of our lives. St. Louis Magazine and the Missouri Baptist Medical Center have partnered up to bring us the best in wellness. Only $25 for a day of healthy food, workout classes, and professional advice from experts who know what they’re talkin’ about. Try classes in yoga, Zumba, hip-hop cardio dance, self defense, Barre, HIIT & core, stretching, and more. Speakers will discuss staying healthy during pregnancy, holistic approaches to health, eating organic on a budget, etc.
The event goes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westminster Christian Academy, and your ticket gets you admission to any of the classes or talks, a gift bag, water bottle, boxed lunch, and a mid-morning snack provided by Pureplates. It’s a can’t miss for all!
June 25-26 – St. Louis Barre Crawl
Just dance! The first Barre Crawl weekend kicks off this Saturday with a smorgasbord of dance classes, including ballet, pole dancing, belly dancing, zumba, contemporary, jazz, and krump. This event is hosted by Belly Dance with Nisaa, Big Muddy Dance Company, Consuming Kinetics Dance Company, Dollhouse Studios, and Gateway Flex Studios ft. Alicia Sunshine & Beyond Measure Dance Company. One-day passes are $50, and two-day passes are $90. Your ticket gets you access to all classes as well as promotions and discounts around St. Louis.
June 26 – Rooftop Yoga and Brunch at The Caramel Room
It’s the perfect way to wind down from a crazy weekend. The Caramel Room is hosting this Yoga Buzz event on their rooftop patio from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For $35 you will be treated to an all-levels yoga class followed by a brunch of tasty assorted eatables including pancakes, mini-quiches, donut holes with chocolate drizzle, and mini smoothies. Yum!
June 26 – Free Yoga at Mahatma Gandhi Indian Cultural Center
Where does Yoga come from? In celebration of yoga’s cultural roots, Yoga Buzz has teamed up with the local Indian community to bring us a yogapalooza of sorts. This event has everything: yoga workshops, Sun Salutations, breathing techniques, meditation, next-level posing, even a tour of the Hindu Temple of St. Louis. This free celebration of yoga and Indian culture goes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mahatma Gandhi Center.
June 26 – Free Yoga at the 2016 Ivory Perry Park Concert Series
This Yoga Buzz class is designed to open the practice of yoga up to the diverse community of North St. Louis. Black women will lead yoga classes for both adults and children. It will be an evening of food, music, and of course yoga, to celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of practicing yoga. This event is totally free to the community and begins at 5 p.m. at Ivory Perry Park.
Emily Eckley is a NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and NCCPT (National Council for Certified Personal Trainers) certified personal trainer.
