Yoga on the Rooftop

Founded in 1974 and named for Charlotte civic leader and former mayor Harvey Bernard Gantt, the Gantt Center’s mission is to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent. Designed by reknowned architech Philip Freelon, co-designer of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in our nation's capital, the Gantt Center features fine art exhibits from around the world, culture programs & events, and digital art technology. Visit ganttcenter.org for more information.

Harvey B. Gantt Center

Enjoy Yoga on the beautiful rooftop/rooftop floor of the Gantt!

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

It's always a great time for Yoga on the Rooftop. Join us Sundays at 12:30 pm for Yoga with SJ. Sajeedah Jones will lead you through a creative vinyasa flow – a sequence of poses linked to your breath – featuring hands-on assists and upbeat music. Bring a mat or beach towel. The class is designed for students of all levels, all shapes, all sizes, and all ages and will leave you energized, inspired, and ready to take on your week.Enjoy the one-hour workout and mindfulness practice and then treat yourself to a self-guided tour of our galleries.Never tried yoga before? Check out the Ashtanga Fundamentals below!<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNvZ1tKRI0" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNvZ1tKRI0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehNvZ1tKRI0</a>Due to the popularity of this event, your spot may be released if you are more than 15 minutes late to the start of the session at 12:30PM. PARKINGThe Levine Center for the Arts Parking Garage - Parking for Levine Center for the Arts is located across the street from the Gantt. The entrance to the garage is at 101 W. Stonewall Street. Visitor parking is offered on levels P1 and P2.Click or tap <a href="https://www.ganttcenter.org/visit-the-gantt/directions/" title="https://www.ganttcenter.org/visit-the-gantt/directions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for more details on parking and directions. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSajeedah Jones believes that yoga helps everyone live their best lives because it teaches one to focus on the task at hand. She is a practicing yogi for more than 15 years. As the owner of Sajeedah Jones Yoga For Athletes and as a private instructor working with professional athletes, Jones has taught athletes how to prolong their careers and prevent injury through yoga. ABOUT YOGAPracticed for more than 5000 years, yoga is a popular way to increase flexibility, gain strength, and reduce stress through a system of mental and physical practices which can include meditation, breathwork, lifestyle and behavior principles, and physical exercise. The physical practice of yoga is the most common form in the West today. The goal is to balance mind, body, and spirit through physical postures and body alignment; proper breathing techniques; and meditation or relaxation.

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