Off the Mat, Into the Sun: 6 Ways to Practice Yoga Outside the Studio This Summer in Eugene

By Lauren Short | July 7, 2025

Summer in Eugene is a beautiful invitation to take your yoga beyond the studio walls. The sunshine, fresh air, and lush green spaces offer the perfect setting to deepen your practice in new ways. While we’d love to see you at the studio, there are so many creative ways to stay connected to your practice throughout the summer.

Here are 6 ways to bring your yoga to life, Eugene-style:

1. Rooftop or Outdoor Yoga Events
Join us for special rooftop classes at The Graduate Hotel and outdoor pop-ups throughout the summer. Practicing under the open sky brings a sense of freedom and connection you won’t want to miss.

2. Mindful Walks at Mount Pisgah or Hendricks Park
Practice breath awareness and present-moment focus as you walk through some of Eugene’s most peaceful trails. Walking meditation is a gentle but powerful form of yoga in motion.

3. Backyard Sun Salutations
Take your mat outdoors and soak up the healing warmth of the sun with an early morning or golden hour flow. No setup required: just your breath, your body, and the sky above.

4. Yoga Picnic at Alton Baker Park
Pair your practice with fresh air and good company. Unroll your mat in the grass, move through gentle stretches, then enjoy a nourishing meal in nature.

5. Farmer’s Market Mindfulness
Yoga is more than movement—it’s about how we move through life. Stroll through the Lane County Farmers Market with awareness. Notice the colors, smells, textures, and sounds with full presence. That’s yoga, too.

6. Post-Riverflow Meditation
After a dip in the Willamette or McKenzie, find a quiet spot to settle into savasana or Yoga Nidra. Let the sounds of the river guide you into calm awareness.

This summer, your yoga doesn’t have to stay on the mat.

But if you’re ready to flow with us in the studio, don’t miss our $75/month unlimited yoga special, available only in July and August. Come to as many classes as you’d like and support your summer practice from every angle inside and out.