Stretch, strengthen, and release stress while having fun, cocooned in a hammock suspended from the trees! Aerial yoga offers wonderful benefits to the mind, body, and soul, and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced yogis.
Participants must be under 220 pounds. All poses can be adapted to different skill levels.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
The program location is about half of a mile from parking lot P-33; see What to Know for directions.
Instructor: Deania Gooday, registered yoga teacher
Age: 16 and older
Course number: WELL017
Instructor
Deania Gooday, registered yoga teacher
Deania Gooday has been practicing yoga since 2016 and has been a teacher since 2021. She is a registered yoga teacher and yoga aerial instructor.
What to Know
This program meets entirely outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Hammocks are provided.
Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
Wear shorts or pants past the knee and a shirt that covers the armpits.
Participants must be under 220 pounds.
All poses can be adapted to different skill levels.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Getting to Your Program Location
The program location is about half of a mile from parking lot P-33.
From parking lot P-33, take the Godshalk Meadow trail toward Thornhill Education Center.
Proceed past Godshalk Meadow and through the alders.
At the stone oval, follow the path over the bridge and turn right onto West Side Main Trail Loop 1. Take an immediate left onto Joy Path, heading toward Thornhill Education Center.
Continue on Joy Path and cross a second bridge.
Turn right onto the gravel road that crosses Joy Path. Continue on the gravel path.
Just past the creek, turn left onto the grass. Cross the grass, heading north towards the hammocks.
Program Schedule
This program meets during these times; choose your sessions. Pricing is per session.
September
Monday, September 28, 2026, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Parking lot P-33, West Side
October
Monday, October 5, 2026, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Parking lot P-33, West Side
Monday, October 12, 2026, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Parking lot P-33, West Side
