Northern Michigan Events: Yoga on the Beach

Northern Michigan Events: Sun Salutations are better on the beach! In Leelanau County this summer, center your mind and body with an unbeatable view.

By Lucy Perkins


Summer is often seen as the season where we all can finally relax. It consists of those June, July and August days we long for in March, overwhelmed with commitments and no time for any fun rewards for ourselves. That being said, when summer does actually arrive, we often find ourselves just as busy, but wearing T-shirts instead of sweaters.

And, ironically, many activities we sign ourselves up for throughout the summer has no real emphasis on relaxation. But some do. Yoga on the Beach of Leelanau County, does.

Classes are held throughout the week at beaches through out the county with classes scheduled throughout the day--some in the evening end just before the sun sets!

This is the sort of thing that brings it all together-the beaches, water, dunes, sunrises and sunsets that you dream of in March are here and we can experience it all while doing something good for your body.

The following schedule is effective July 15 through September 5, but is subject to change. Be sure to visit Yoga on the Beach's Facebook page for any last-minute changes.

Suttons Bay: at South Shore beach
Tuesdays at 8 a.m. with Amy

Glen Haven: at Glen Haven Beach by the Cannery
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. with Julie Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. with Angela, Amy or Julie

Good Harbor: at the end of Good Harbor Trail/CR 651, main entrance, look left
Tuesdays at 8 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. with Angela

Empire: at Lake Michigan Beach Park by the Lighthouse
Tuesdays at 8 p.m. with Amy Thursdays at 8 p.m. with Julie

Leland: at South Beach at Reynolds Street
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. with Angela Tuesdays at 8 a.m. with Amy

Traverse City: at West End Beach, near the volleyball courts
Thursdays at 6 p.m. with Amy

Northport: at South Beach/Bay Front Park by the Marina
Fridays at 8 a.m. (before the Farmer's Market!) with Amy

The suggested fee of $10 per 60 minute class.

For more information, visit yogabeachparty.com.