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Rockland YogaFest

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Rockland YogaFest! — Nyack’s FREE Community Yoga Day

Join a day of wellness and connection at Memorial Park in Nyack, where the first annual Rockland YogaFest will welcome yogis of all ages and levels — from 9 AM to 5 PM (with a rain date on Sunday, September 21). FREE to the public!

What to Expect

  • Outdoor Yoga Sessions: Multiple classes throughout the day! Check out the program at www.playfulyogi.space/events and register for classes to win fun prizes!
  • Variety for All Levels: Classes will be accessible for all levels of experience, with plenty of options for those who haven’t practiced yoga before!
  • Live Music & Mindfulness: Ambient music or sound baths will complement some classes to help deepen relaxation and presence.
  • Community & Local Vendors: A relaxed festival atmosphere featuring local artisans, healthy food and beverage options, wellness service offerings, and social community connection on the park’s waterfront.
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Kids Yoga, Family Yoga and Prenatal Yoga classes will be offered throughout the day, as well as mindfulness activities for the whole family!


Why You Should Attend

  • Perfect Timing & Setting: The fall equinox makes for crisp, clear air and vibrant scenery along the Hudson River.
  • Community Energy: Mix with local yogis, instructors and other families in a welcoming, relaxed environment.
  • Free & Inclusive: No fees or registration required — just bring your mat, and a desire to move.


What to Bring

  • Your own yoga mat (some may be available to borrow but not guaranteed)
  • Water bottle and a light snack (healthy food and beverage options will be available for purchase)
  • Layers — a sweatshirt or wrap may be welcome for later sessions
  • Friends, good vibes and curiosity!

PROGRAM

Lower Lawn Main Shala Area:

9am: Opening Remarks by Naomi Camilleri, YogaFest Organizer and Owner of Playful Yogi Space

9:15am: Playful Sun Salute Flow with Kenny Frisby (Playful Yogi Space)
10:15am: Power Flow with Donna Hunt (District Hot Yoga)
11:15am: Gentle Flow into Meditation with Betsy Ceva (Shamani Yoga)
12:15pm: Chakra Flow with Raji Thron (Raji Thron Yoga)
1:15pm: Yoga for You with Paula Heitzner (Nyack Yoga Center)
2pm: Move & Groove with Fogo Azul!
2:30pm: Back Care Yoga with Petrina Plecko (Petrina Yoga)
3:30pm: Gentle Yoga for Every Body with Theresa Talone (Jamie Surya Yoga Studio)
4:30pm: Sound Bath Meditation with Naomi Camilleri (Playful Yogi Space)

Focus Shala Areas: 

Jodi Daly: Twist it Out!
Marco Jo Clate: Mudra Magic
Meredith LeJeune: Meditative Prana Flow
Rachel Stark: Prenatal Yoga
Laura Zaino: Meditation
Kenny Frisby: Mantras & Meditation
Lauren Puzen: Kula for Karma
Jan Crittenden: Stability, Strength & Ease
Jamie Fields: Focus with Yin
Chantale Bourdages: Breath Work for Your Nervous System
Carolyn Mandaro: Gentle Focus on Hips
Shaun Nanavati: Zen Den Tent Stories
Marika Fiume: Mindful Slowness
Jeannie Podest: The Power of Sound
Terri Andreozzi: Laughter Yoga

Kids & Family Yoga:

Katie Stoeckeler
Liane Kolesar

Join Us!

Whether you’re a first‑timer or a seasoned practitioner, the first annual Rockland YogaFest offers a day of rejuvenation beside the Hudson — set against early fall’s gorgeous beauty. It’s a perfect way to celebrate yoga, mindfulness and community spirit in scenic Nyack.

Saturday, September 20
9am-5pm
Memorial Park
Nyack, NY 10960
FREE

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HISTORIC NYACK WALKING TOUR!

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COME WALK WITH US! September 20th at 10am • Join our very own Lee Hoffman on a two-hour guided walk through Historic Downtown Nyack. Explore The John Green House, 1854 Depew House, Nyack Library Carnegie Room and the numerous pre-1920 landmarks along the route. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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All Ways Writing Circle

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The All Ways Writing Circle offers time, space, community, and inspiration to get some writing done. This is for anyone who wants to write—in any genre—and would benefit from dedicated time. Facilitated by Lily Greenberg, participants will be offered a prompt, approximately 45 minutes to write, then a chance to share their work in a warm and supportive group setting. No experience needed, all genres welcome. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Admission is $12.
Participants are encouraged to register on Eventbrite. Walk-ins are also welcome, and can pay at the door by cash, check, or Venmo.
Starting July 11, 2024, our venue is Creative Arts Workshop https://www.arts-workshop.com/ , 171 Main Street Nyack, NY.
For more info and FAQ, visit our website https://allwayswriting.org/writing-circles/ .
This program is offered by All Ways Writing Collective https://allwayswriting.org/ , a group which organizes writing circles, workshops, salons, and author readings in the lower Hudson Valley of New York (Rockland County). Our community members range from aspiring to established writers, and we strive to make our events accessible and engaging for all. Learn more about our community on our Instagram @allwayswriting and our website allwayswriting.org https://allwayswriting.org/ .
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LILY GREENBERG is a poet from Nashville, Tennessee and the author of In the Shape of a Woman (Broadstone Books 2022). Her work has appeared in New England Review, Ecotone, On the Seawall, Cortland Review, and Iron Horse Literary Review, among others. She holds an MFA from the University of New Hampshire and lives in Nyack, New York. More about her at lily-greenberg.com https://lily-greenberg.com/ .

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Circle Up

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Our weekly poets circle, Circle Up, is happening every Thursday night from 6 PM to 7 PM at X House in Nyack. This week, I’m thinking on doing a performance/delivery workshop, but usually we do either writing or editing. If you want weekly emails or texts about that, let me know and I can add you to the proper list. If you can swing it, cost is $5, paid directly to the venue.

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How Do You Say Prostate In Italian? written and performed by Ric Siler

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Ric Siler is a playwright and actor. He, Bette and their daughter Laurette have lived in Nyack since 1993, when he was in a production of ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ with then Nyack resident, Ellen Burstyn. Ric is a proud member of Actors Equity, SAG/AFTRA and The Dramatists Guild. A reading of his ten-minute play Writers Block was presented at Big Red Booksas part of their reading series last March. A reading of his new play Falling Stars, was presented as part of Create Theater’s New Works Festival Reading Series at Manhattan Theater Club last May.

*This performance is free but an RSVP is required

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