Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Coach Shay of Inner Sanctuary Wellness on the last Wednesday of every month from 6:30–8 PM* for a wellness program set in the beautiful greenspace of West Fairmount Park.

Coach Shay will blend together restorative yoga and sound healing practices, allowing for gentle movement and meditation throughout. Participants will leave each program feeling rejuvenated and grounded.

Interested in getting in a walk before the program? We Walk PHL will be leading a walk prior to each wellness program, starting at 5:45 PM. If you plan to attend the walk as well, you can register for that here.

*Wellness Wednesdays are May-September. (Please note, September’s program is from 5:45-7:15 PM to account for an earlier sunset.)

ABOUT COACH SHAY: Coach Shay is a fierce self-care/mental health advocate who educates and inspires others on best practices for living an easeful, more balanced life. After years of working in high-demand corporate roles, being deprived of rest and experiencing burnout, she found healing and restoration in practicing yoga and mindfulness. Her journey ignited a passion to help others and in addition to teaching yoga, she uses her gifts as a sound practitioner and holistic health coach as tools to help others destress and connect with their bodies and breath to find deep rest and healing. Her desire is to help all beings discover balance and vitality, and as the founder of Inner Sanctuary Wellness, she mindfully curates experiences and services that allow rest and offer rejuvenation for the mind, body, and soul. You can learn more about her work on Instagram at @coachshay2020.

TICKETS: Free**, donations appreciated. Registration is required.

**We are proud to be able to offer these events for free. However, there is limited capacity for the event. Last-minute cancellations and no-shows can take away tickets from others. We ask that you be mindful of this and please only register if you plan to attend.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• We will meet at Parkside Edge and then walk (less than half-mile) to a nearby location for the actual program.
• Parkside Edge is located along Parkside Avenue in between West and East Memorial Drives. It comes up as ‘Parkside Park’ in most navigation apps.
• Classes will take place in a grassy field.
• Please bring your own yoga mat.
• We recommend you bring something to place under your yoga mat, such as a towel, to keep it protected from “the elements” (grassy surface, sometimes damp after recent rain, etc.).
• An eye mask/pillow is optional but nice to have for the sound bath portion.
• Please note that this program is gentle, restorative, and slow, focusing on stillness and relaxation. It may not be a perfect fit for those looking for more of a high-impact yoga class.
• Appropriate for adults and mature adolescents (minors must be ticketed and accompanied by a guardian).
• This event is held entirely outside so please dress according to weather conditions.
• Bring your water (drinking water is not available in the park).
• Unfortunately, there are no bathrooms nearby so please plan accordingly.
• Bring sunscreen and bug spray.
• Space is limited in each program and registration is required. If you cannot attend an event, please show courtesy to fellow parkgoers and try to cancel your registration with advance notice so that someone else can participate. Repeat no-shows may not be able to register for future free events.
• Important pre-event information and any event updates are sent out via email. Please make sure the email address entered is correct and that you check it before coming out to the event.

PARKING/GETTING THERE: Parkside Edge is located along Parkside Avenue in between West and East Memorial Drives. It comes up as ‘Parkside Park’ in most navigation apps. There is plenty of free parking in the park. As always, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit, the nearest bus stop is at Parkside and Belmont Ave – less than a quarter-mile walk. The nearest Indego bike station is also located at Parkside and Belmont Ave.

QUESTIONS?: Feel free to reach out to programs@myphillypark.org.

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