Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga at Gipson Play Plaza
Stretch into summer with some sun salutations.
Shannon
June 14, 2025
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Start the longest day of the year by greeting the sun—literally. On Friday, June 20, join instructor Carrington Razook-Jackson at Gipson Play Plaza for a free, open-level vinyasa yoga session from 6–7am. Arrive a little early (5:45am) to claim your spot by the fountain, take a breath, and settle in. It's a peaceful, grounding way to welcome summer—and no one will judge your bedhead.
This isn’t sponsored (we’d let you know if it was). We just like when yoga comes with fresh air and no price tag. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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