Market Drayton will see a free one-hour yoga session, appropriate for all, on provide each Sunday morning at 9:30 from the three May till mid-September. The periods will happen at The Zone.
Free outdoor Park Yoga classes
Park Yoga is a nationwide charity delivering free outdoor group yoga in nature in 60+ cities and cities throughout England on Sunday mornings. In the Shropshire the periods are being supported by Shropshire Council, The 4 All Foundation and Energize Shropshire Telford and Wrekin.
It goals to carry communities collectively to satisfy new individuals and apply yoga in an inclusive and enjoyable surroundings.
You don’t want any earlier yoga expertise or information to affix in because the classes are beginners-level and appropriate to individuals of all ages and skills.
Cathi Farrer-Mitchel, director of Park Yoga, mentioned:
“As a charity we want Park Yoga to be as accessible as possible, there’s no need to book and it’s free to attend.
“Last year 31% of our participants had never done yoga before, so you won’t be alone if you’re new to yoga.
“You don’t need any specific equipment, just a yoga mat if you have one, but if not a blanket or towel works perfectly.
“Come along and give it a go, you won’t regret it!”
Park Yoga is supported by Yogi Tea who shall be giving out tea samples of a few of their 50+blends of natural tea through the summer time.
Irene Ippolito, model director for Yogi Tea at Euro Food Brands, mentioned:
“I’m truly delighted about our new partnership between Yogi and Park Yoga—two organisations united by shared values of mindfulness, wellbeing, and community.
“It’s a privilege to support Park Yoga, a remarkable charity making yoga freely accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Together, we’re creating space for individuals connect to themselves and their communities.”
Cllr James Owen, portfolio holder for leisure and housing, mentioned:
“It’s great to see Park Yoga come to Shropshire and to Market Drayton in particular. This is a great, free activity that gets people involved with no equipment required. With this being the first time Park Yoga has been delivered in Shropshire, I really hope the people of Market Drayton and its surrounding areas can take full advantage of the sessions throughout the summer.”
George Hounsell, director of operations on the 4 All Foundation mentioned:
“Park Yoga Market Drayton takes place at The Zone. There’s plenty of parking and a café onsite so you can enjoy a brew after the session.
While classes will still go ahead in light rain, should the weather be particularly wet, participants will be informed of a class cancellation with at least an hour’s notice via the Park Yoga Market Drayton page on Facebook and the Park Yoga website.
Although it’s free to attend and always will be, participants are able to donate to the charity if they’d like to. Yoga Instructors have contactless donation machines available every Sunday and people can also donate online.”
Cllr Tom Dainty, native member for Market Drayton East and Rural, added:
“I’m delighted to see Market Drayton will be the first recipient of Park Yoga in the county – having people active and keeping moving throughout all stages of life helps to give the town its vibrancy, I really hope these free sessions will help residents enjoy the summer weather we have ahead.”
For extra data go to www.parkyoga.co
About Park Yoga
Free Park Yoga runs each Sunday morning, between May and September to enhance the well being and wellbeing of our contributors. The charity works in partnership with native organisations and instructors to carry Park Yoga to native communities, significantly these with residents who’re prone to profit most from the inclusive and welcoming ambiance of Park Yoga.
Particularly in the present time of monetary difficulties, Park Yoga supplies a free, inclusive and simply accessible train session for individuals in their communities. It encourages and helps ongoing yoga participation, wellbeing and connection to nature by means of individuals’s native parks.
Originating in Dorset in 2017, the charity now delivers free Park Yoga at over 60 venues throughout England.
In 2025, Park Yoga had a complete of 83,034 attendances over 20 weeks, averaging 4,152 individuals every week and 75 individuals per venue, per week.
Park Yoga makes a big distinction to participant’s lives with 90% feeling happier after our periods, 74% reporting a rise in their bodily exercise and 68% feeling extra linked to their group.
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