I would love to know what your guesses were for what I was thinking. Particularly if you have a twisted mind like me.
The answer is...... yoga! This week Rocket City Yoga Week starts. I interviewed the mastermind behind this giant event, Mitzi Connell. Just like Mitzi the interview is informative and entertaining.
Enjoy.
What is RCYW in a nutshell?
RCYW is 7 days of free yoga all over the TN Valley. This year, we have almost 70 free events for people of all ages & stages, wherever they are. Events are taught by the diverse and talented yoga teachers North Alabama has to offer.
We partner with local small businesses and historic venues all over our region to host our events. Our intention is to bring like-minded people together to help improve our local economy and connect our community in a way that has never been done before.
It's all free, what's the catch?
Everyone must RSVP for events.
-(No walk-ins!)
-We expect you to show up for what you RSVP for.
-You must bring your own yoga mat.
-It's helpful if you also bring a sense of humor. :)
How do you find the teachers?
I work diligently to stay connected to this area's yoga teachers. RCYW is a large event - if you do a Google search for yoga in Huntsville or Madison, chances are really good you will find RCYW in the search results.
When a new teacher moves into town, or anytime a local resident finishes a yoga teacher training program, they often reach out to me & offer to get involved! Yoga Teachers
I love to teach and serve. RCYW is an amazing portal through which they can do both.
What are the top 5 most unique yoga classes being offered this week?
This year, I cannot simply list 5 - we have SO many new & unique events to offer! For the first time ever, we were able to offer:
-Tango, Yoga, Salsa, and Mimosas, sponsored by Kathleen Bernal Event Planning, and Rachel Granger - Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay, and taught by Antonio Bernal at Southern Elegance Dance Studio
-Yoga Nidra with Anita Rodriguez, hosted at various locations (unbelievable relaxing and healing!)
-SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Yoga, sponsored by Mountain High Outfitters.
-Yoga & Beer events, hosted at both The Brew Stooges and at Rocket Republic Brewing Company
-Black Light Yoga, hosted by Studio 180 Fitness in Madison
-Yoga for Curvy Bodies with Rebekah Frank, hosted at 2 different locations including Nancy Harden's Flexibility for Life
-Baby & Me Yoga with Malisa McClure at Fitness Arts Center in Madison
-Bootcamp & Yoga, co-hosted by YOU, Joe Martin, and Jim Gunther! (I may have added this one myself, but you will never truly know)
If I've never done yoga, what classes would you recommend?
All of our classes are great for any level of yogis. Our teacher will work with anyone.
These events below are wonderful for beginners and they still have spaces available!
Tuesday 12PM - Yoga for Beginners - Madison
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tue-1200pm-beginner-yoga-with-chris-irrgang-yoga-fire-tickets-16907729474
Tuesday 6PM - Strike a Pose - downtown Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tue-600pm-strike-a-pose-with-karen-doehrman-big-spring-park-tickets-16871377745
Tuesday 6:15PM - Yoga: Simple & Straighforward - Madison
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tue-615pm-yoga-simple-straightforward-iron-tribe-fitness-madison-tickets-16908338295
Wednesday 1:00PM - Gentle Yoga - South Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wed-100pm-gentle-yoga-steady-for-life-tickets-16908175809
Thursday 11:30AM - Gentle Yoga - Downtown Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thu-1130am-gentle-yoga-huntsville-downtown-public-library-tickets-16942540595
Thursday 5:30PM - Unwind Yoga for All-Levels - Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thu-530pm-unwind-yoga-for-all-levels-fitness-defyd-tickets-16908493760
Friday 1:00PM - Gentle Yoga - South Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fri-100pm-gentle-yoga-steady-for-life-tickets-16908132680
Saturday 10:00AM - Tango, Yoga, Salsa, & Mimosas - Huntsville
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-1000am-tango-yoga-salsa-mimosas-with-antonio-bernal-melissa-howard-southern-elegance-dance-tickets-16908683327
Saturday 2:00PM - Ales & Asansa - Madison
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RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sat-200pm-ales-asanas-rocket-republic-brewing-company-tickets-16908697369
Sunday 2:00PM - Yoga at the Rocket
- US Space & Rocket Center -
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sun-200pm-yoga-at-the-rocket-the-us-space-rocket-center-tickets-16908751531
How do I sign up?
Start here: http://RocketCityYogaWeek.com/schedule
Read the Do's & Dont's
Find events to RSVP for.
Final question. If I'm going to do just ONE class, which one should it be?
Sunday, 2PM - Yoga at the Rocket - our grand finale event at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
It's an unbelievable experience, practicing yoga with 399 other yogis, beneath the Saturn V Rocket!