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Free yoga class Sunday in the park

October 24th, 2009, 12:41 am by Mike Gossie

If you want to try yoga but don’t want to pay yoga studio prices until you find out if you like it, there’s a free yoga class Sunday that will help you stretch your athleticism.
The Phoenix Yoga Meetup Group is offering Yoga in the Park Sunday, Oct. 25 at 9:30 a.m. The free class takes place at Chaparral Park & Community Center, 5401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. The class will last about an hour. It’s probably a good idea to bring a yoga mat or a blanket.
With the weather finally cooling off, this is a perfect time for yoga in the park. For more information, visit http://www.meetup.com/greatest/calendar/11654681/.

Want to cycle? Get started with free clinic

October 10th, 2009, 8:08 pm by Mike Gossie

Tempe Bicycle is hosting a free clinic Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. for those who are just starting out in cycling and those who have been riding, but need some basic informtation to move further into the sport. The clinic will cover adjusting and sizing your bicycle, repairing a flat, lubricating your bike, tips on shifting, state and city laws and tips on riding for greater safety.

Tempe Bicycle is located at 715 S. Rural Rd. in Cornerstone Mall. For more information, visit www.tempebicycle.com or call (480) 966-6896.

30 local folks will get free bikes Saturday

September 24th, 2009, 8:56 pm by Mike Gossie

Bicycling magazine’s BikeTown USA rolls into the East Valley Saturday to give away 30 Jamis Commuter 1 or Citizen 1 bicycles, helmets from Lazer, and locks from On Guard. The lucky recipients submitted winning essays about how a new bike would change their world.
Once the recipients get their bikes, the magazine will follow their progress for three months on www.bicycling.com.

Check it out
What:
Bicycling Magazine’s BikeTown USA rides into the East Valley
When: Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Where: Tempe Transportation Center, 322 E. Veterans Way, Tempe

Sumits Yoga offers free classes in July

July 10th, 2009, 3:26 pm by Mike Gossie

yoga1During the month of July, Sumits Yoga is offering free classes to new students. Classes are held in a heated studio, designed to warm students’ muscles and allow deeper, safer practice. Sumits Yoga has three Valley locations: 14676 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale; 7349 N. Via Paseo Del Sur, Suite 535, Scottsdale; and 20329 N. 59th Ave., Glendale.

Also, look for new Sumits Yoga locations this fall in Gilbert and Chandler.

For class schedules, to learn more about Sumits Yoga, or to sign up for free yoga classes, visit www.SumitsYoga.com or call (480) 767-YOGA.

Free yoga class Sunday

June 20th, 2009, 11:53 am by Mike Gossie

If you want to start your Sunday right, there is a free yoga class tomorrow (Sunday, June 21,) at  9 a.m. at Chaparral Park & Community Center, 5401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale.

The class is held in Chaparral Park next to the lake and behind the playground (when coming from the parking lot). The place is easy to find. Bring a mat and any props you might feel you need (blankets, yoga blocks and straps).

The class is open for all levels of yoga.

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