ABOUT
Relax under the clearest sky in St. Louis! The evening begins with a 15-minute guided Star Show, exploring the current night sky. The lights stay low but the stars stay bright for the 60-minute yoga class that follows. Class is intended to be gentle and beginner-friendly.
Please bring your own yoga mat – a small number will be available first come/first serve.
Doors open at 6:30pm. The Star Show and yoga will begin promptly at 7:00pm.
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Yoga Pricing
This is a paid experience. Ages |
Price
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| Adults | $25.00 |
Advanced tickets are required.
Please purchase your tickets online or via phone prior to the event.
Complimentary vouchers and membership tickets are not valid for this program.
2024 CLASS SCHEDULE COMING SOON
Monday, April 29
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Monday, May 20
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About the Yoga Instructor
Kat McDonald (she/her) is a RYT 500 who works at the VA with Veterans who have spinal cord injury/disorder. It is her goal to make the class welcoming for all and for practitioners to feel empowered to move their body in a way that feels safe and best for them.
She has received training specializing in trauma informed yoga including Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery (Veterans Yoga Project), a 20-hour workshop entitled “Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)”, “Opening Yoga Level 1/II” at Mind Body Solutions focusing on adaptive yoga, and “15-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training/Weekend Intensive”.
Yoga Under the Stars Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect?
The evening begins with a 15-minute guided Star Show exploring the current night sky. The lights stay low but the stars stay bright for an hour-long yoga class that follows. Class is intended to be gentle and beginner-friendly. Please your own yoga mat – a small number will be available first come, first serve.
Do I need advanced tickets?
Yes, advanced tickets are required for Yoga Under the Stars. This event is extremely popular and frequently sells out in advance. Tickets can be bought online or by calling the Science Center box office.
Tickets will not be available on-site the night of the event. If the program is not sold out, tickets can be bought online up until the event starts at 7:00pm.
Is Yoga Under the Stars outside?
No, Yoga Under the Stars occurs completely inside the comfort of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. Relax under the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere!
Is Yoga Under the Stars suitable for children?
This program is aimed at an adult audience. Keep an eye out for family and children-friendly yoga classes in the future!
Should I bring my own yoga mat?
Yes! Please bring your own yoga mat – a small number will be available first come/first serve.
Where do I park?
Free parking is available at the Planetarium Entrance located in Forest Park.
Please note: this event happens at the Planetarium on the north side of the highway. You will drive through Forest Park to arrive. Do not park at the Science Center’s Oakland Entrance on the south side of the highway – you will have a very long walk!
Accessibility Notes
Elevators serve all areas of the McDonnell Planetarium.
ADA accessible
Chairs available
Low lighting
Large event (approximately 100 guests)
If you have any specific needs, concerns, or questions please feel free to contact us in advance, or connect with the teacher directly before the class begins. You may contact us privately through Facebook or at spacequestions@slsc.org.
Location
Please park and enter at the Planetarium Entrance in Forest Park. It is located at 5100 Clayton Ave.
Yoga Under the Stars takes place in the Star Bay, located on the 2nd floor of the Planetarium. Access is available through the stairs or elevator from the main Planetarium lobby.
Due to the dark nature of the planetarium, late admittance or reentry is not permitted. Please arrive on time.
Membership
Members stargaze for free.
Love the Planetarium? Become a Science Center member and watch star shows for free with every visit, as well as get a full year of additional members-only benefits.
Plus, members help support the Science Center and our mission to make science learning open to everyone.
Accessibility
Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the McDonnell Planetarium.
We also offer hearing assist devices for Planetarium star shows. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you’re interested in a hearing assist device, or speak with a Planetarium team member before your program begins.
