Grab your mat and favorite book and join us, if weather allows, on the front lawn at the library (inclement weather: Reference Room) as we relax into gentle seated and reclined poses, and immerse ourselves in the book of your choice. You may enjoy this session with our without a book. Bring any props you may have (blocks, blanket). This program is for teens and adults ages 14 and older.

About Melanie Simard: After practicing yoga for over a decade, Melanie received her RYT-200hr Hatha & Vinyasa certification and Yin Yoga certification from YogaRenew. Melanie teaches weekly Gentle Yoga classes at Ipswich YMCA, Greater Beverly YMCA, and Beverly Athletic Club, where she strives to offer the benefits of yoga in fun and approachable ways making it accessible for every body regardless of experience or flexibility.

Her fun, laid back teaching style focuses on grounding, enhancing body awareness and connecting gentle movements with breath, creating balance in the mind and body. Melanie encourages her students to honor themselves exactly as they are, offering plenty of modifications and variations, making her classes suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.