GRACE & FLOW || Lavender Fields Outdoor Yoga to Kickstart Your Summer
High up on Predator Ridge in Vernon, BC, one could gaze at beautiful lake views while transitioning to their warrior 2 pose.
My travel buddy loves outdoor yoga, and this is how I found myself still groggy from sleep driving up to Vernon from Lake Country in the morning. Once I got there I had no complaints; the weather was perfect for outdoor yoga, and the canvas shielding us from the strong direct sunlight made it more comfortable as the hour-long session began. As we went in late May, there was still a gentle breeze, and the weather was on our side, as the sun reflected on the glassy waters of the numerous lakes nestled within the surrounding grassy rolling hills.
As a busy working mom of two, Jessica Nobrega, owner of Grace & Flow events, saw a need for a way to disconnect and bring balance to a hectic life schedule. Incorporating the stunning landscape of the Okanagan Valley with yoga in everything they do, Grace & Flow offers grounding outdoor practices two times a week that accommodate even the busiest schedule.
“Our events are not only about movement, they are about community and connection. With the frantic pace of life, we focus on calm, grounding movements, and breathwork and always have a little time for socializing with local sips at the end for people to take in the stunning views.”
We had attended a session from their special Outdoor Summer Yoga Series at Predator Ridge Resort, which consists of the Yoga + Mimosas in the morning and Sunset Stretch & Sip. Of course, a vacation or retreat to the Okanagan isn’t complete unless you finish off with wine!
After our session, we definitely felt a lot more relaxed and ready to start the day, and as we sipped on our Mimosas, we had a chance to shop for some locally made blankets by Okanagan Blankets. Needless to say, we immediately bought and donned the patterned shawls.
All Grace & Flow events are on the handcrafted wooden platforms at Predator Ridge, set among the forest and lavender fields, a short drive from Kelowna. Find out more about Grace & Flow’s yoga retreats and summer outdoor yoga sessions on their website.
Photos by Florence Leung
