Saturday, July 11th, 2009
Join us for a local eco-adventure like you've never experienced. Journey to Governor's Island, board the Waterpod, and practice yoga on a floating, sculptural, eco-habitat.
Mary Mattingly, a visual artist, conceived of the sustainable, navigable living space while pondering global warming, rising sea levels, and climate refugees.
All about the Waterpod.
Our yoga practice will be a 75-minute slow flow class, suitable for all levels.
In honor of our unique Waterpod surroundings, we will use our practice to strengthen our nervous systems and access a quiet self-confidence so
that we may face our collective future with equanimity.
After yoga, venture off the Waterpod to explore the many green spaces
and picnic spots of Governor's Island. "For almost two centuries, Governors Island was a military base - home to the US Army and Coast
Guard....In 2003 the federal government sold most of the Island to the people of New York for one dollar....The 172-acre Island is about 22 city-blocks long from tip to tip.
The northern 92 acres of the Island are the Governors Island Historic District and are open to the public for
picnics, tours, concerts, car-free biking, and more."
Wear: stretchy comfortable clothing, shorts or pants, and a somewhat fitted t-shirt
Bring: long-sleeved t-shirt or light jacket, yoga mat, water, lunch?, your bike?
Cost: $10 yoga donation to the Waterpod, the ferry ride is free
Meeting Time: 9:45 am @ ferry station
Meeting Location: Battery Maritime Building, adjacent to Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan - please see http://www.govisland.com/Visit_the_Island/directions.asp for more information on directions, etc
Yoga: Yoga runs 10:45am-12noon. You are free to explore and leave the island when you wish.
Ferries depart Governor's Island every hour until 7pm.
Directions to the Governors Island Ferry (departing Manhattan)
The Governors Island Ferry departs the Battery Maritime Building, adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan. The ferry terminal is accessible as follows:
By Subway
1 – South Ferry Station
4, 5 (weekdays) to Bowling Green
W (weekdays only), R (weekdays and weekends) – Whitehall St. Station
Know before you go. Rebuilding efforts are ongoing and may affect subway service. Visit www.mta.info for service advisories, updated every Friday, or call 718-330-1234.
By Bus
M1 (weekdays only), M6, M9 and M15
Know before you go. Rebuilding efforts are ongoing and may affect subway service. Visit www.mta.info for service advisories, updated every Friday, or call 718-330-1234.
By Car
There is no public parking at the Governors Island ferry building.
Click for more Governors Island Information
"Thanks again for last week's trip. It was incredibly fun! I haven't felt that great in months." -VF