Free Community Yoga in Valley Gardens for International Yoga Day

Dear YourHarrogate Team,

I hope this message finds you well.
I’m reaching out to share a free local wellness event I’m hosting in celebration of International Yoga Day on Sunday, 22nd June in Valley Gardens, Bandstand area. As a local yoga teacher and founder of Ujjayi Yoga, I’m passionate about creating accessible, inclusive spaces for people to connect through movement, breath, and community – surrounded by the beauty of one of Harrogate’s most loved parks. I think it could be a lovely local interest story.
The event is open to everyone, regardless of age or ability – complete beginners and regular practitioners alike – and will offer a gentle blend of yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness.
Below is full description and details of the event. I’d be truly grateful if you would consider including it in your upcoming events listings or community features.
If you need any further info, images, I’d be more than happy to help.
Warm thanks for your time and all the work you do to support local voices and events.

With gratitude,
Guneet

Full Description:

To mark International Yoga Day, local yoga teacher Guneet Khurana, founder of Ujjayi Yoga, is offering a free, inclusive community yoga session in the serene surroundings of Valley Gardens, Harrogate — open to all levels, including complete beginners.
Attendees are invited to bring a yoga mat, water, and a blanket or a cushion if they wish. Wear comfortable clothes. The session will include gentle movement, breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and will close with soothing AUM chanting to leave participants feeling grounded and calm.
Guneet, who lives in Killinghall, is passionate about sharing the deeper meaning of yoga beyond just movement.
“Yoga is for everybody. It’s not about twisting into a pretzel and yoga is definitely not a gym workout – it’s a way of life. For me, yoga is about calming the mind through breath, meditation, chanting, and daily mindfulness. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.”
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 22nd June 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Valley Gardens, Bandstand Area, Harrogate HG1 2SZ
Cost: Free
Level: Open to all – no experience needed

About Guneet & Ujjayi Yoga
Guneet teaches yoga with heart and authenticity, focusing on the breath and the mind-body connection. Her mission is to help people understand that yoga is more than physical poses — it’s a tool to bring balance, awareness, and peace into everyday life.
“The real meaning of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind. Through breath, movement, and stillness, we can all access that calm — no matter our age, ability, or background.”
Event Contact: Guneet Khurana, Ujjayi Yoga by Guneet
Email: ujjayiuk@gmail.com
Instagram: @UjjayiYoga.guneet Facebook: Ujjayi Yoga
This is a free, welcoming event where the local community can connect, move, and breathe together in nature — celebrating not only International Yoga Day, but also the universal values of calm, unity, and wellbeing.