Sunset Salutations

Experience Outdoor Yoga in Downtown Winston-Salem

Build community and stretch yourself with guided yoga sessions in Bailey Park. Experienced instructors from Lotus Yoga Academy and 2B Yoga will lead Sunset Salutations, a free outdoor yoga series that takes place monthly from April to October.

Event Highlights

Sunset Salutations is an opportunity for people to converge in the fresh air and take the time for movement in community–all important components of innovation, whether you are a student, entrepreneur, scientist or artist. Experience outdoor yoga where everyone is welcome. Expert or a novice, this free monthly event will give you time to center yourself and meet your iQ community. 

This series will be led by instructors from local yoga studios (Lotus Yoga Academy and 2B Yoga)  in Bailey Park from April to October. Be intentional about stimulating your mind and your soul  and mark your calendar for all of the free classes this year. 

At Sunset Salutations, you can expect to:

  1. Leave stress behind and practice mindfulness for an hour
  2. Build community with yoga enthusiasts from around Winston-Salem
  3. Enjoy a beautiful downtown sunset (weather permitting) against an urban backdrop
  4. Receive expert guidance from two local yoga studios 

Event Details

2026 Schedule

Event Time

6 – 7 p.m.

Location

Lower Lawn at Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave. Winston-Salem, NC

Parking

Limited street parking is available for this event, with additional paid parking in the Link Parking Deck located at 530 North Patterson Avenue.

Get to Know Your Instructors

Lotus Yoga Academy believes yoga can help you connect with your body and with those around you. Their experienced instructors guide practitioners on their journey to spiritual fitness through regular movement practice. They believe that yoga–like everything else–is better with friends. 

2B Yoga is committed to balancing fun with the health benefits of yoga. Founder Ashley Robinson has an inclusive approach to yoga, meeting you where you are. No matter your skill level, she helps you build a sustainable yoga practice to relieve stress and feel empowered.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable workout gear
  • Water bottle
  • Yoga mat
  • A Friend or two (optional)

Note:  Physical activity release waivers are required for each Sunset Salutations event (even if it’s not your first one this season). Plan to come early to fill out a waiver in person or save yourself time by completing the waiver ahead of time online. Visit the calendar for each event to complete the waiver. Follow the links at the dates above to find your event.

Weather Plan

In the case of bad weather, the class will relocate indoors, either to the atrium in Biotech Place or in the Bowman Gray Center for Medical Education. Relocation announcements will be shared via our social media channels by 4 p.m. the day of the event.

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