The Y in kayaking stands for Yoga!

Time: 11am until 1pm

Yoga Workshop

Who: NSPN members interested in improving their paddling skills--flexibility is key! (should be all!)

Location: The Barn, Newbury, MA. Directions below.

Time: 11 am- 1pm (approximately)

Fee for workshop: $20

Overview: Yoga equals flexibility equals better kayaking skills!

Time and time again we've all heard that core strength and flexibility are an integral part of kayaking. The practice of Yoga increases both and has been recommended by almost any kayaker that practices it. Join us on March 24 for a course in Yoga geared specifically for us! Our instructor Gin Evans, is a nationally accredited instructor, who is going to design a class specifically based on our needs. We'll be focusing on core strength, flexibility, and balance. We'll spend an hour to an hour 15 minutes in class, and then the remaining time will be focused on specific concerns or areas that we'd like to work on. We may also have some take aways with us so we can practice the exercises on our own. The class will be geared as a beginners class and will be paced according to the attendees and based on introductions and goals we'll discuss at the start of class. Please arrive 10 minutes early in order that we have time for introductions and questions about the varying ability levels we'll expect. If you need a yoga mat, please let the registrar know.

Please make sure to bring a yoga mat, extra water, a towel and close-fitting clothing. If you don't have a yoga mat, there will be a few available on a first come, first serve basis; otherwise, someone else in the club may have one you could borrow (post an inquiry on the general message board).

Gin Evans is an internationally accredited yoga instructor.

RSVP please: Email [email protected] to RSVP. Please include your ACA number, email address and phone number. This event is open only to NSPN members. Checks are payable in advance to NSPN. Please send checks to Gillian Kirstel at 16 High Street Unit 5 Salem, MA 01970

Directions:

From the South:

1. Take I-95 N toward SALISBURY / PORTSMOUTH NH.

2. Merge onto US-1 N / NEWBURYPORT TURNPIKE via EXIT 50 toward TOPSFIELD. 13.3 miles

3. Turn RIGHT onto BOSTON RD. 1.4 miles

4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto GREEN ST. <0.1 miles

5. End at 88 Green St Newbury, MA 01951-1714, US

From the North:

1. Take I-95 S

2. Take the RT-113 E exit- EXIT 57- toward NEWBURYPORT. 0.2 miles

3. Turn LEFT onto MA-113 / STOREY AVE. 0.4 miles

4. Turn RIGHT onto LOW ST. 1.9 miles

5. Turn RIGHT onto US-1. 0.5 miles

6. Enter next roundabout and take 2nd exit onto PARKER ST. 0.8 miles

7. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto HIGH RD / MA-1A. 0.1 miles

8. Turn RIGHT onto HANOVER ST. 0.1 miles

9. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto GREEN ST. 0.7 miles

10.End at 88 Green St, Newbury, MA 01951-1714, US

Please park in the driveway. As with most kayak-related events, we want to limit our presence so park efficiently.