WHY in the Parks
WHY Outreach, the nonprofit arm of West Hartford Yoga, is proud to sponsor the 2026 WHY in the Parks season. Our skilled WHY instructors led all-levels practices to help you improve your health, increase your energy, and relax in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Eisenhower Park // Sundays
June 17 - August 26
5:30-6:30pm
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Instructors:
Marianne Esposito // Aieyat Zalzala
33 Sheep Hill Drive, West Hartford
Beachland Park // Wednesdays
June 21 - August 30
9:00-10:00am
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Instructors:
Natalie Bryden // Sara Pelletier
847 South Quaker Lane, West Hartford
All ages and abilities welcome. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and water. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. WHY in the Parks classes are free. Please consider making a donation when you register. Your contributions allow West Hartford Yoga to to continue bringing yoga to our community. We thank you for your support!
WHY in the Parks is cancelled in event of rain or wet grounds. Please pre-register for email cancellation alerts or visit our schedule page.​
Past Events
November 8, 2014
Cocktails off the Mat
Our first fundraiser was a tremendous success! ​We are grateful for everyone who donated food, drink, and to our silent auction. Daniel Salazar, Jr., Steve Laschever, and Axcénted DJ provided amazing music and West Hartford Yoga graciously hosted the event. Breck Macnab and Patty Cousins for documented the evening. Photos >>
April 7, 2017
Feed Your Spirit: A yoga fundraiser
The evening began with several of our WHY Outreach teachers sharing their stories and was followed by a powerful and energizing class led by Barbara Ruzansky. Each movement was accompanied perfectly by Kevin Paris' music. Many thanks to everyone who joined us and helped to feed the spirits of those less fortunate. Photos >>
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April 23, 2016
Midnight Madness: A full moon fundraiser
On Saturday, April 23, we channeled the positive energy of the full moon into a powerful yoga class. We turned down the lights, donned glow sticks, and let the yoga flow raise our spirits. Photos >>
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April 28, 2018
Full Moon Madness fundraiser
On Saturday, April 28, we hosted our second full moon fundraiser at West Hartford Yoga. The joyful, quirky yoga class was led by WHY's Barbara Ruzansky and featured music by Hands On Drumming. The dimly-lit room was brightened by glow sticks, a full-moon projection, and the overall positive energy from every participant. It's the most fun yoga costume party around! Photos >>