Join Sandy Pause Yoga for our fifth summer flowing on the sand then floating into rest and relaxation on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Soak up the soothing sounds of the lake’s ebbs and flows as you reconnect with your body and your breath at beach yoga. “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing” (George Bernard Shaw) so come play with us in the sand this summer!
All classes are appropriate for beginner and experienced yoga students alike. If you have any special needs or requests, email sandypauseyoga@gmail.com so we can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for you!
Sunset Yoga class takes place on the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach with easy access to the National Park’s large public parking lot. All visitors to the National Park need to purchase entry to the Park (see Fees & Passes - Indiana Dunes National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) for details and to pay your entrance fee or better yet, to secure your annual pass!). Look for the “Sandy Pause Yoga'“ sign on the beach, we set up near the beach access point and are easy to find. After class, linger with new and old friends under sunsetting skies— a perfect pause after our yoga poses.
Pre-registration is requested by 5:30 p.m. the day of class or just show up on the sand that night! Walk-ins should be sure to follow Sandy Pause Yoga on facebook/instagram to be informed of any last minute changes due to weather.
Class Registration: To register for class, please send payment via Venmo (@sandypauseyoga and the QR code is below). If you do not have Venmo, you can click one of the links below to register and pay for class. If you have a Sandy Pause Yoga package, you can simply email sandypauseyoga@gmail.com to register with your first and last name.
Individual classes are $20 or $18 for Dunies members. Please see the Descriptions & Packages — Sandy Pause Yoga page for additional information, class savings, and information on how to become a Dunies member.
All students are required to sign the Acknowledgment of Risk form in order to participate in class.
What you’ll need: Bring a yoga or exercise mat, water, sunblock, a hat for shade during savasana (our resting pose) and/or a sweatshirt if you like an extra layer as we cool down at the end of class. Don’t forget your beach towel if you would enjoy a post-class swim or if you want to put your yoga mat on top of it for your practice.
Yoga classes in the Indiana Dunes National Park adhere to all National Park rules and regulations. Classes are listed in central time. Please email sandypauseyoga@gmail.com with any and all questions you may have!
Directions to the Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach: from U.S. Highway 20: Follow SR249 north and take the bridge over U.S. 12 towards the U.S. Steel and Precoat Metals businesses adjacent to the lakefront near Portage, IN. Turn left at the stop sign and cross over Burns Waterway. Once over the waterway, turn immediately right and head north, towards the lake, passing the entrance sign for Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk. Park only in public designated parking spots and help protect the fragile dune ecosystem along the roadside. Look for the “Sandy Pause Yoga'“ sign on the beach, I set up near the beach access point and look forward to practicing with you!