About Your Instructor
Wild Yoga classes will be taught by Brandi Bernard, a registered and Experienced Yoga Teacher (E- RYT 500), a Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT) and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The class offered at SWCC will be a slow flow yoga style geared for the beginner student to the most seasoned yoga practitioner. Everyone is welcome to join us for some relaxation, gentle movement in a judgment free zone in the beautiful outdoor setting surrounded by the animals of SWCC.
Brandi has a passion for helping puppies and is a Canine Rehabilitation Specialist, providing therapy and rehabilitation to dogs for recovery from surgery, neurological conditions and the aging or geriatric fur-baby. More information can be found at K9-mobility.com or on Facebook at: K9-mobility: Mobile Canine Rehab.
As part of her pedagogy she works for a Yoga Teacher Training program as a domestic and international presenter (Canada, Taiwan, Australia, Indonesia) teaching yoga teachers how to teach and to provide continuing education to them. She also works for the University of Medical Sciences Arizona as an adjunct professor facilitating students to achieve their Doctorate of Physical Therapy.
Please note! SWCC IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC without an appointment or an event reservation. All tours, visits, and donation drop-offs must be scheduled in advance.
Thank you for your consideration!
WILD YOGA
RELEASE YOUR INNER WILD
Get in touch with your inner wild as you practice yoga near Mexican gray wolves, a great horned owl, a Harris's hawk, and more. Experienced Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist Brandi Bernard will lead a 60-minute yoga session, then you can indulge in some light refreshments as you journey on a mini-tour through the wildlife sanctuary.
What to Expect
Yoga will take place outdoors in our Ramada. To ensure social distancing, each class is limited to six spots.
What to bring:
- Your mat and any props you like to use (blocks, towels, etc.)
- Clothing that allows for movement
- A mask or facial covering (required at all times on the premises, but optional during the yoga practice once the class has begun. Must be worn during your tour)
- Water
- Sunscreen (yoga will take place in the shade, but the tour is not guaranteed to be shady)
- A hat if you wish
- Close-toed shoes
Tickets are $40 each. This includes the 60-minute yoga session, light refreshments, and a condensed guided tour of our sanctuary. Click the Book Now button at the top of the page to reserve your space before they're gone!
If you need additional information please contact our Education Department at (480) 471-3621 or email education@southwestwildlife.org.
SWCC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We receive no state or federal funding. Class fees go to help feed and care for the animals at our center.
