PLAY (Parks, Lincoln, and Yoga)

Next date: Sunday, September 07, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

FREE yoga in Antelope Park, every Sunday in September at 10 am.

Focused on fun and creating community.

Bring a mat or towel, kids and pets welcome!

The program is held at Antelope Park at the bandshell. 

Now in its 13th year, Lincoln Parks and Recreation is offering free community yoga at Antelope Park on Sundays in September at 10 am. The event called PLAY (Parks, Lincoln, and Yoga) offers classes that are accessible to almost anyone, no matter their level of yoga experience. Teachers are hand-selected by PLAY’s organizer for their ability to offer all-level classes that allow attendees to experience the joy and energy of an outdoor community yoga event.

“That was my goal in creating PLAY,” said PLAY’s founder, Katherine Warren, “I wanted everyone to get to experience the joy of this yoga community.” “No matter if you’ve ever stepped foot in a yoga class, you can come to the park with a mat (or even just a towel) and experience yoga with zero intimidation. You can spread out amongst the trees. If you fall, the soft grass will catch you. If you want to bring kids, pets, or bikes to the park, all are welcome.”

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Meet the Instructors

September 7

Sheila Palmquist E-RYT500, RCYT, RPYT, YACEP, and organizer of the Transforming Trauma Conference

Lincoln Yoga Center opened on August 28th, 2010, and is celebrating its 15th year in business at their new location on 2760 South St. Lincoln Yoga Center offers 200 and 300-hour Yoga Certification. Take 5 Certification https://www.take5program.com/ (Behavior program for children). We offer group classes for all ages and abilities. Private and semi-private sessions are available for expecting mothers, athletes wishing to improve performance and focus, stress reduction, injury recovery, chronic illness, pain management, children, teens, seniors, etc. Everyone can practice yoga and benefit from the effects.

My introduction to yoga began in 2000, while living in Loveland, CO. I had an injury that kept me from my workouts of weightlifting and cardiovascular exercise, so I tried yoga. I have been a student ever since. My yoga practice became a way to maintain a healthy balance of my mind, body, and spirit. I started my yoga training in 2002 after my second child was born, gave up my stress-filled corporate job, and started teaching yoga to kids.

My yoga journey in Lincoln has taken me to many gyms, schools, businesses, and wellness centers. I have met many wonderful people and have grown from each new experience. In 2008, I received my 200-hour certification at the Omaha Yoga & Bodywork Center and my 500-hour certification at the Himalayan Institute in PA and India. My approach to yoga is always based on what is best for the student. I do not believe in forceful practices. We are all unique; no one should try to copy someone else’s posture or practice, find yours. Our bodies and minds react differently to stress; we do not perceive or process things the same way. There is a formula for a healthy balance that is unique for all of us. Some students find awareness through moving the body (postures), others through the mind (meditation); generally, it is a combination of practices. The breath is the most important component.

Take three deep, slow breaths (so the abdomen moves) right now … notice what the effect is on the mind and body.

At Lincoln Yoga Center, we will help you find your center in a non-competitive, non-judgmental way. We welcome you and your questions.

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September 14

Nichole of Huddle Yoga and Energy Coaching

Nichole Vesely of Huddle Yoga and Energy Coaching has been teaching yoga since 2012 and is known for being real, affirming, non-traditional, energetic, and a little spicy. She creates a space of acceptance and empowerment and invites everyone to show up as their authentic self. Nichole sees yoga as the best opportunity to cultivate passion, fire, and to be unapologetically YOU!

Bring your friends, pets, kids, and community, beginners to daily practitioners will enjoy every all-levels practice!

 

 

 

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September 21 

Brianna Georgeson from Wild Root Yoga

Brianna Georgeson is a 500-hour YTT certified and has owned Wild Root Yoga at 70th and Vine for about four years. Wild Root Yoga offers a wide range of classes 7 days a week and at all levels. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, WRY has a class for you!

Brianna came to yoga while battling anxiety and depression while working a high-stress job. As she would say, "yoga saved my life!" She now has a passion for bringing this practice, sharing it with anyone she can in the Lincoln community. With a philosophy that everyone can do yoga, it doesn't matter how you look - only matters how you feel. "If you can breathe, you can do yoga!"

 

 

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September 28 

Salena Woodrow from Ritual Yoga

Salena Woodrow has been practicing yoga as a student and teacher for the better part of 30 years. 

As a D2 Collegiate cheerleader and dancer, flexibility was the name of the game. A brief encounter with traditional yoga started her decades-long love affair. 

Yoga has served different roles over the decades, which included yoga for physical fitness (seeking the yoga booty lol), yoga to supplement marathon training, and my time on the mat to support my mental health while transitioning through a divorce. 

Her love for all things yoga eventually led her to yoga teacher training, which she completed and received her 200 hr RYT. During teacher training, the spark was ignited, and she decided to pursue opening her own yoga studio to support the community. 

On November 11, 2023, Ritual Yoga and Wellness was born in South Lincoln. Salena’s life purpose has always been to support and love others through the journey of life. She has found her home at Ritual and extends a loving hand to anyone feeling called to practice with us. She is originally from Indiana and transplanted to Nebraska in 2017. She has 4 kids, 2 Aussies, and 1 cat (Mr Sous Chef)

 

 

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When

Location

Shildneck Bandshell in Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Drive, Lincoln, 68508, View Map