1. For those who don’t know, what is the Baptist Health & Wellness Series at the Overton Park Shell?
The Baptist Health and Wellness Series spans from a partnership between Baptist Memorial Health Care and the Overton Park Shell. With a mission to provide Memphians with a means to prioritize self-care, the program offers a rotating lineup of free, weekly workouts for all ages and levels of experience.
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2. What are your favorite classes?
Goat Yoga is always a trip to watch and participate in. The kids don’t care about your downward-facing-dog. It’s less about form, and more about having fun. I’m also stoked that we’re featuring yoga classes for Spanish-speakers this year. This city serves so many different cultures, and we’re proud to cultivate communities—be that through music or movement.
3. How much does it cost?
Most classes are free to attend. Paid opportunities like Goat Yoga require tickets, but $25 ain’t too steep for an hour and a half of laughs and low-intensity exercise.
4. Do you need to sign up?
Registration isn’t required for free classes. Just show up and sweat it out.
5. How does this series fit in with the Overton Park Shell mission?
It makes sense to activate our space with health and wellness programming, because we want people to bring their best selves to the lawn.
While our mission predominantly focuses on providing accessible music and arts experiences, we think it’s imperative to nurture the mind, body, and spirit of our patrons.
How can we expect Memphians to enjoy what our music venues, and creative institutions have planned for them if their physical and/or mental state is unstable?
This blog was written by Shelby Smith
Shelby Smith is Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications at the Overton Park Shell
