Yoga in Veterans Square a smash hit

LOWER MAKEFIELD – Yoga in the Park, a fundraiser for the Veterans Square Monument, has attracted well over 100 participants last summer and so far this year.

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“Practicing yoga outdoors in the fresh air brings a clear and joyful perspective to yoga,” she said. “You leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.”

June Miller is teaching all the classes.

“She always has something inspirational to say so that you leave her classes feeling good both physically and mentally,” Kraeck said. “She is well-known and well-loved in the area and has her own following.”

Her classes are appropriate for all levels.

“Last week, there were three generations from one family,” Kraeck noted. “There have been several young teens there with their mothers, and a number of men.”

The committee began Yoga in the Park last summer, but had no indoor location and a lot of rain outs. “This year, we are very fortunate to have an indoor venue,” Kraeck said.