NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Westchester Yoga Arts, in conjunction with theNew Rochelle ArtsFest, New Rochelle BID and the New RochelleDepartment of Parks and Recreation, will celebrate National Yoga Month with “Yoga on the Green”at Ruby Dee Park at Library Green(1 Library Green, between Huguenot &Lawton, New Rochelle), on Saturday, September 26th.Hundreds of participants will gather to practice for a good cause.
All proceeds from the $10 donation class will go to the creation of a yoga and wellness program at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle.
Westchester Yoga Arts owner Wendy Vigroux says, “We’re thrilled to celebrate Yoga Month as part of the New Rochelle ArtsFest and to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club.”
Yogis of all levels and ages will have a chance to grab their mat or towel and participate in a special class taught by studio’s experienced instructors.They’ll also be able to visit our sponsor village with free giveaways and opportunities to win a membership to WYA, as well as other wonderful prizes. Among our many sponsors are theAthleta, Wells Fargo, Nissan of New Rochelle, Beechmont Tavern, Dunkin’ Donuts, Posto 22, Amrita Health Foods, Village Natural Health Food, Choice’s Clothing, The Wooden Spoon, Piazza Pizza &Restaurante, Roc-N-Ramen and Recologie.
Many downtown restaurantsare also offering special discounts to participants immediately after the event.Participants are encouraged to upload & tag photos on Instagram at #wyaYogaOnTheGreen.
Registration begins at 2:30 at the Library Green entrance on the corner of Lawton and Huguenot. Yoga is from 3:30 to 5:00. Sponsor village is open from 2:30 to 6.