May 20, 2024
Whether you are a Boulder native or a tourist, active yogis want to know the best parks for doing yoga outside. There are many benefits of practicing yoga outdoors; breathing in fresh natural air, feeling a zen connection with nature - not to mention taking in Boulder Colorado’s breathtaking mountain views!
Don’t forget to bring a rubber-lined yoga mat that's perfect for use outdoors (pictured right).
Foothills Community Park is a massive 65.2 acre park offering a unique play area for kids with a rock climbing structure, nearby dog park, sports field, hockey rinks and trail access. Easily find a quiet, clean spot in the shade or sun for your yoga practice. The wrapping views of the Foothills are certain to impress!
Locals also enjoy watching para-gliders floating down the mountainside and landing in the field.
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Get directions to Foothills Community Park: 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
For an escape in north Boulder with Flat Iron views, travel to Wonderland Lake Park. Warm up for yoga practice with an easy walk around the lake, or a more rigorous hike with elevation gain up the mountain. Afterwards, enjoy a snack at the picnic facilities while the kids have fun on the playground.
This park is best for morning or evening yoga, or even yoga on cloudy days, because there are no shady areas and it can get toasty.
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Get directions to Wonderland Lake Park: Poplar Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
Harlow Platts Community Park provides a large, green open space complete with a lake, paths, exercise stations, a 9-hole disc-golf course and fun playground for the kids.
This park is perfect for busy moms who need easy in-and-out parking and no-fuss natural entertainment for the kids while getting a chance to experience yoga outdoors.
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Get directions to Harlow Platts Community Park: 1360 Gillaspie Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
This popular downtown Boulder park boasts an educational walk, outdoor amphitheater, grassy spots and access to Boulder Creek.
Bring a friend and go across the street for snacks at the impressive Dushanbe Tea House or just two blocks away to explore the famous Pearl Street pedestrian mall.
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Get directions to Central Park: 1236 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302
This park offers green space with a playground, grassy areas, picnic area, and access to trails and paved paths. Dad and the kids can go tubing in Boulder Creek while Mommy grabs some outdoor relaxation.
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Get directions to Eben G. Fine Park: 101 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
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April 20, 2024 1 Comment
What is yoga? The classical texts define yoga as a process of channelling the forces or expressions of the mind. How? By following a discipline. What is the aim of discipline? To establish yourself in your real nature. These are the first three statements in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and are the foundation of yoga practice and philosophy. If yoga was only physical exercises, these statements would reflect that physical component. But they do not. If yoga was a religion, these introductory statements would reflect that religious inclination. But they do not; rather, in the yogic tradition yoga has to be seen as a discipline, a lifestyle and a science of practical living.
In order to create a system, a progressive practice, and to immerse oneself in yogic disciplines, there is a very beautiful sequence. Yoga begins with the body, goes to the mind and aims to realize the inner nature. The question can arise: If yoga deals with the mind, why does it begin with the body? Yoga looks at the well-being of the total personality, of the body, mind and spirit. Body, mind and spirit have to come together so that we can become a complete human being and experience the wholeness of life.
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