PLAY (Parks, Lincoln, and Yoga)

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 16th 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 6

Casey Bogenrief 

Dr. Casey Bogenrief is the owner of A Well Being, a company founded on the principle of investing in wellness to prevent illness. She is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, health coach, yoga instructor, and medical fitness specialist. Dr. Casey believes therapeutic movement should be accessible to everyone, especially those unable to leave home. A Well Being is mobile, visiting clients in person in their homes, workplaces, or fitness studios, and is virtual, utilizing online platforms to reach folks out of town, immunocompromised, or those who prefer the convenience of telehealth.

Dr. Casey has been a yoga instructor since 2016 and last taught PLAY in 2020 (a few weeks after learning she was pregnant). She has taught yoga to people 0-107 years of age and to a diversity of mental and physical abilities. She is passionate about yoga, its application to well-being, and the fact that it can be practiced by everyone. She is excited to continue to serve the minds, bodies, and spirits of our lovely community.

Dr. Casey teaches yoga at A Well Being, YMCA Lincoln, Madonna Wellness Club, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

 

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September 13

Marcy Jimenez

Marcy Jimenez is a certified yoga therapist, yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner and life/health/spiritual coach at Aceso Total Health and the owner of Vibrance Yoga Studio. She believes in the healing power of yoga and finds great joy in watching her clients and students transform their health and create vibrance in their lives.

 

 

 

 

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September 20

Nichole

Nichole 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 and fire, to practice functional movement, and to live unapologetically YOU!

 

 

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September 27

Salena Woodrow

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