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Summer of Play - Free family Yoga sessions with Yogi Heather

Join Heather our onsite yoga teacher Friday mornings throughout the summer holidays for a family friendly yoga class; designed for parents and children to enjoy together.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Our sessions will take place outside in Wightwick’s gardens with the stunning backdrop of the beautiful Victorian manor. The class will involve a short warm up followed by a combination of traditional yoga posture and fun additions to keep youngsters engaged, ending with a brief active meditation.

These yoga sessions are suitable for adults and children who are able to get up and down from the floor unassisted.

It will be essential for participants to bring yoga mats/blankets, extra layers and whatever you feel is appropriate for the weather as we will be outside (with tent cover available if necessary).

These summer classes will be a delightful blend of learning, relaxation and outdoor fun all included with your normal entry fee to the property – running on Friday 8, 15, 22 and 29 August.

On your first time attending a class with Heather please try to arrive 10 minutes early for an essential introduction, you will find her on the Thimbles Lawn – our reception team will be able to point you in the right direction when you arrive.

All attendees will be asked to fill in a confidential heath questionnaire before participating.

Normal admission costs to the property apply, no booking required.

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank and supported by Sport England

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Everyone welcome

Meeting point

Please check in at our Visitor Reception on the main car park on arrival, then make your way to the Thimbles Lawn.

What to bring and wear

It will be essential for participants to bring yoga mats/blankets, water, protection from the sun or extra layers, and whatever you feel is appropriate for the weather as we will be outside.

Accessibility

These yoga sessions are suitable for adults and children who are able to get up and down from the floor unassisted. Any questions about whether or not this activity will be suitable for you, what to bring along please email heather on heatherchell1994@gmail.com or phone on 07949591973. All attendees will be asked to fill in a confidential heath questionnaire before participating.

Other

Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

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