Yoga Reflect

Join Yoga Sanctuary, a nonprofit studio on the east side of Lake Harriet, for a meditative and reflective guided yoga practice on the lawn by the new Welcome Center at Lakewood. Every Sunday throughout the summer, teachers will lead a holistic, mindful yoga practice.

All people—brand new and experienced yoga practitioners—will enjoy this energy balancing practice promoting strength, flexibility, balance and clarity in this beautiful and inspiring venue. We will use mindful movement and guided breathing techniques to help settle our thoughts, flowing and holding postures to support the physical body, and rest to connect with the soul. Modifications to ease or intensify poses will be sprinkled throughout the class.

We welcome all to join us for this weekly offering, to hold space for ourselves to reflect on the week before, be present in the moment, and provide a relaxing start to the week.

What to bring

• Yoga mat
• Water bottle
• (Optional) Sunscreen
• (Optional) A sheet to put under your yoga mat

About Yoga Sanctuary

Yoga Sanctuary is a non-profit, holistic studio committed to the practice of yoga at all levels for EVERY BODY. Our priorities and purpose are grounded in creating an inclusive space for practicing yoga that is safe, fun and compassionate. Whether you are discovering yoga for the first time or exploring new ways for your practice to enrich your life, we hope you’ll get to know us and become part of our welcoming, empowered community.

(Teachers will alternate week to week.)

About the Lakewood Welcome Center Lawn

Across the street from our new Welcome Center, along the fence running next to 36th Street, is a beautiful open space with a mix of shaded tree canopy and open sunny space, perfect for outdoor reflection. As an arboretum, Lakewood is dedicated to providing new ways for our community to engage with nature and the vast green space of Lakewood. This beautiful open area, surrounded by native plants and pollinator gardens, is the perfect place to enjoy nature in the heart of the city.

Restrooms

Restrooms will not be available at Lakewood until 10 AM when the Garden Mausoleum and Community Mausoleum open. If you utilize restrooms in these spaces, please be quiet and respectful as families may be visiting loved ones.

How does pricing work for this event? Set the price of your ticket at any amount, including zero dollars. Donations to the Lakewood Heritage Foundation help support educational programming and the preservation and restoration of Lakewood's landscape, art, architecture and public spaces—for the benefit of all.

What transportation and parking options do I have?

Parking (free) is available along all roads inside the cemetery, unless signage indicates otherwise. Metro Transit lines 6 and 23 stop near Lakewood's front gates at 36th & Hennepin Avenue, about 1-2 blocks away from Welcome Center Lawn. If you arrive by bicycle, lock your bike at the rack near the front gates and walk to the Welcome Center Lawn.

Weather Notice

In the event of rain, storms, or extreme heat, we will cancel yoga and notify registrants via email.

How do I contact the organizer with questions?

We'd love to hear from you! Email events@lakewoodcemetery.org or call 612-540-5165.

Photography notice: To help us promote Lakewood and our events and offerings, guests may be photographed. By attending, you consent to appear in this documentation and its future use by Lakewood. We do our best to select photos without recognizable faces. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let staff know upon arrival.