Yoga at the River’s Edge 2024

This event has concluded for 2024. Please check back in May 2025 for information about our 2025 season.

Saturdays, June 8 through September 21st (8:30-9:45 am) and Wednesdays, June 19 through September 4 (6:30-7:45pm) at various locations along the North and South Rivers.

This is the 28^th season of our popular outdoor Gentle Yoga program! New this year: We’re trying two classes at South River Park in Marshfield!

REGISTRATION

• Advance registration and payment required for each class/ $16 per class
• Participants under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Registration starts June 1
• REGISTER HERE

CLASS LOCATIONS

• Rexhame Beach (in the dunes by the South River), at the end of Standish Street, Marshfield
• Couch Beach (via Couch Cemetery), 629 Union Street, Marshfield
• South River Park (lower section), 2148 Ocean Street, Marshfield
• JPH Organization at Ferry Hill (formerly YWCA Marshfield), 76 Ferry Hill Road, Marshfield
• Driftway Conservation Park, 250 Driftway, Scituate

PARKING

• Rexhame classes: Parking is free with a Marshfield Beach Sticker. All others must pay $1 to park, and depart immediately after class.
• All other classes: Parking is free

WEATHER CANCELLATIONS

• Classes are cancelled on rainy days. The decision will be made 1-2 hours before scheduled start time. All registered participants will be contacted via email.

SAFETY

• For classes at Couch Beach, plan ahead for an approximately 0.3-mile walk over uneven terrain

WHAT TO BRING

Please bring a yoga mat. You may also like to have a blanket to place under your mat to accommodate your outstretched arms and legs. Dress in layers — the temperature can change quickly as the sun rises or as clouds move in. Other supplies to consider: drinking water, bug repellant, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.

JUNE SCHEDULE

• Saturday, June 8 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at South River Park, Marshfield

• Saturday, June 15 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach, Marshfield

• Wednesday, June 19 • 6:30-7:45pm • Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, June 22 • 8:30-9:45am: Heather Webb at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Wednesday, June 26 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, June 29 • 8:30-9:45am: Samantha Dormady at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

JULY SCHEDULE

(No class July 3^rd)

• Saturday, July 6 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Whidden at Ferry Hill, Marshfield

• Wednesday, July 10 • 6:30-7:45pm • Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, July 13 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

• Wednesday, July 17 • 6:30-7:45pm • Mary Whidden at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, July 20 • 8:30-9:45am: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Wednesday, July 24 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, July 27 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach, Marshfield

• Wednesday, July 31 • 6:30-7:45pm • Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

AUGUST SCHEDULE

• Saturday, August 3 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Norton at Driftway Conservation Park, Scituate

• Wednesday, August 7 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

• Saturday, August 10 • 8:30-9:45am: Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Wednesday, August 14 • 6:30-7:45pm: Kat Twigg at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, August 17 • 8:30-9:45am: Samantha Dormady at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

(No class August 21st)

• Saturday, August 24 • 8:30-9:45am: Claire Manganello at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Wednesday, August 28 • 6:30-7:45pm: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, August 31 • 8:30-9:45am: Mary Whidden at Ferry Hill, Marshfield

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

• Wednesday, September 4 • Earlier Time – 6:-7:15pm: Kezia Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, September 7 • 8:30-9:45am: Marnie Bacon at Rexhame Dunes, Marshfield

• Saturday, September 14 • 8:30-9:45am: Kezia Bacon at Couch Beach, Marshfield

• Saturday, September 21 • CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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QUESTIONS?

Email Program Director Kezia Bacon at yoga@nsrwa.org

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Listen To Our Segment on WATD’s Boomer Being

In Spring 2024, NSRWA’s Yoga Program Director Kezia Bacon appeared on WATD 95.9 FM’s Boomer Being program to talk about Yoga at the River’s Edge, in a 5-minute segment. You can hear it right here.

Check Us Out on “Give Me The Good News!”

In July 2023, Yoga at the River’s Edge was featured in a segment of Harbor Media’s “Give Me The Good News,” produced by Brian Sullivan. Learn about our program’s history, meet our founder, and catch some glimpses of an actual Yoga at the River’s Edge class. All in 4 short minutes! Click here to view.

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Yoga Videos Available!

Thanks to NSRWA Correspondent and Yoga at the River’s Edge Founder Kezia Bacon for providing these virtual yoga sessions. It’s time to roll out your mat and give yourself some stretching, breathing, and relaxation!

Gentle Yoga Sequence
On YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNxxSBVT6DM

Guided Loving Kindness Meditation
On YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaJdCmTkyus

Guided Breathing Meditation
On YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly_hlGqaE8s

Guided Count of Four Meditation
On YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg4EjiW7xyk

Dynamic Yoga for Kids and Adults
On YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdQYDPQcMoA