Yoga in the Garden
Enjoy a morning of movement, music, and serenity in these guided, outdoor yoga classes in the picturesque setting of Morven Museum & Garden's grand front lawn.
Skilled instructors outfitted by lululemon will lead participants through an all-level yoga flow class, accompanied by live music. Yoga in the Garden is suggested for adults and children ages 10+, beginners and regular practitioners at all skill levels!
Sign up for one or both classes; each is about an hour. Bring a mat, water bottle, and come dressed and ready to move to beautiful music played by cellist Georgia Bourderionnet on June 9, and harpist Jacqueline Kerrod on June 16.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign a liability waiver, and provide ample time to look for parking.
Featured
Yoga Instructors
Many thanks to Gratitude Yoga for providing instructors for each of our yoga sessions.
Gemma Farrell – June 9
Gemma has studied various styles of yoga, including Iyengar, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Sivananda, Jivamukti, Yin, Insight, and Integral Yoga. Her current approach to teaching fuses the precise alignment principles of Iyengar yoga with the freedom and creativity of a Vinyasa Flow practice while incorporating the deeper release stretching and meditative aspects of Yin Yoga. Gemma sees yoga as a vehicle for self-discovery and a means for increasing awareness of the present moment, an opportunity to cultivate wisdom and compassion, and above all, an invitation to foster a spirit of devotion and open our hearts to love and serve others. When she is not experiencing the transcendent effects of yoga and meditation, she is celebrating the greatest joy of her life: her five beautiful children and her wonderful husband.
Daphne Lyon – June 16
Daphne is a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher, practicing since she was a child at her parents' yoga studios in New York. Driven by a profound passion for connecting ancient wisdom and modern science, Daphne guides her students toward mind-body-heart attunement and the potential to ignite positive change in the world. Trained by her teachers Sharon Gannon, David Life, Elena Brower, Don and Amba Stapleton, and Davidji, Daphne's classes are a holistic blend of movement connected by breath, strengthening, deep stretching, breathwork, and meditation. As a lifelong meditator, trained bodyworker, holistic health coach, and teacher for over a decade, she infuses her classes with philosophy, mindfulness, and alignment, prioritizing longevity and well-being. Join Daphne on the mat to embark on a transformative journey toward inner balance and personal growth.
Musicians
Georgia Bourderionnet, cello – June 9
French-American cellist Georgia Bourderionnet has performed across the U.S. and France as well as in Germany, Canada, and South Korea, in spaces including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Hall, Busan Cultural Center, and Köthen Castle, the workplace of J.S. Bach. Recent highlights include solo appearances at the DiMenna Center with Tribeca New Music festival and playing for the 50-year celebration of BVLGARI’s expansion into the U.S. She holds performance degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music. Photo by Lynn Saville
Jacqueline Kerrod, harp – June 16
Jacqueline Kerrod has toured nationally and internationally with composer and multi-reedist Anthony Braxton, both in duo and as part of his ZIM music ensemble. She was a founding member and co-songwriter of the pop duo Addi & Jacq, who were winners of NYC's Battle of the Boroughs in 2015, and recently toured her show, Harps Uncovered featuring vocalist Hannah Sumner through 12 states of the US. Currently, she is working on a solo project further exploring her love of improvisation, songwriting, and use of electronics to augment and manipulate sound.
