Outdoor yoga in Raleigh
Classes and day retreats to restore your energy and clear your head.
What We Do Differently
You've seen it — yoga that's just another thing to perform, balance that comes with a checklist.
At Yoga Explorer it's different. Presence is the practice, not perfection.
How it works
Move with Awareness
Find Calm in Motion
Fresh air, open sky
Take it with you
Move with awareness
— build strength and balance in a way that supports your body instead of pushing against it
Find calm in motion
— simple tools to quiet the mind and create space for clarity.
Fresh air, open sky
— practice outside, grounded in nature and the rhythm of the seasons
Take it with you
— leave with practical ways to carry calm and focus into everyday life
Because feeling present and at ease shouldn’t end when class does — it’s something you take with you.
Ready to Begin? Here’s How
Get early access to upcoming classes and retreats, plus 15% off your first event.
Regular classes at Fred Fletcher Park are drop-in friendly. Sign up in advance to get reminders and get weather updates. For day retreats and special events, reserve early as spots are intentionally limited.
As you slow down and reconnect, you'll notice the difference — more ease in your body, more clarity in your head, and a calm that stays with you after class ends.
Upcoming Events
Yoga, Art, and Nature Retreat
Sunday May 10th,
9 am - 3 pm
Sky Pond, Apex, NC (close to Jordan lake)
If you have been craving a day to move, create, and reconnect with nature… this is for you.
FREE Yoga in the Garden
Tuesday, April 14th | 6 PM
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC
Led by Tina Idhammar
💚 All levels welcome — no experience needed!
FREE Earth day celebration
Wednesday, April 22nd | 6:00–8:00 PM
Fred Fletcher Park — 820 Clay St, Raleigh, NC
Led by Tina Idhammar
🌱 FREE plant for everyone who attends
🎁 Sign up in advance to enter a drawing to win a yoga mat
🍎 Snacks provided
💚 All levels welcome — no experience needed!
Yoga Explorer in the park
Monday - Thursday 6 pm,
Saturday - Sunday 9 am
Fred Fletcher Park, RaleighSliding scale ($10-$20)
All levels welcome
Sign up in advance for reminders and weather updates, or if you are feeling spontaneous, just show up.
The door is always open! Perks of being outside......-
All levels welcome — no pressure, no performance.
Reserve early — space is intentionally limited.
A Look Back at Recent Events
On January 11, we gathered at Sanctuary Farm for Realign: Begin Within — a day retreat centered on slowing down and returning inward at the start of the year.
We gathered for an evening designed to help us slow down and reset through breathwork, vinyasa, yin, and meditation — and we left feeling calm, clear, and reconnected.
We gathered by the SkyPond to pause at sunset and reconnect with a sense of enoughness — with community, movement, reflection, and stillness in the golden light.
We spent a day realigning with the rhythm of the season — through vinyasa, yin, journaling, and nature — honoring the balance of the equinox and reconnecting with our own inner harvest.
Meet your Facilitator
Tina - Founder of Yoga Explorer
I know what it’s like to live on fast-forward — with a mind that never stops spinning.
Yoga taught me the freedom of slowing down, breathing deeply, and getting out of my head and back into my body.
That's the heart of Yoga Explorer — helping you truly experience life right now.
Step Away & Explore
Step away for a day, or even several days — to reconnect, recharge, and explore what’s possible.
☑️ When you want to do more, learn more, and grow deeper in your practice.
☑️ When you’re ready to meet like-minded souls and see life from a new perspective.
☑️ Curious how just a few hours can help you feel lighter, clearer, and more aligned
☑️ Needing to reconnect with your enoughness — not what’s missing, but what’s already within.
☑️ When you’re ready to meet like-minded souls and see life from a new perspective.
Yoga in Nature, Raleigh area
Our outdoor yoga classes are open to everyone — Roll out your mat under the open sky, breath in the fresh air, and let nature be your studio.
☑️ For all levels
☑️ Pay what you can.
☑️ No pre registration required
☑️ Check back spring 2026 for time and location
Looking for a unique way to gather and connect?
☑️ Private Yoga Gatherings
Personalized yoga experiences for you and your favorite people
☑️ Corporate Wellness Experiences
Mindful movement sessions that help teams reset, recharge, and refocus.
Customized yoga class designed just for you— no experience needed.
"Your yoga class was my quiet moment during busy weeks, and I loved knowing I would walk away relaxed and grounded. Your integration of knowledge and mastery of yoga was an hour of healing for my mind and body. It was a safe space where I felt encouraged to do my best and push myself while knowing if I fell out of a pose I could simply reset and continue without judgement. Our community is blessed to have you and a time and place to connect with neighbors who I never would have gotten to know otherwise. Thank you, Tina, for each and every class and the selfless sharing of your time and mastery of yoga with us!"
-Winters Androney
"This was my first experience doing yoga. I enjoyed the class so much that I have continued practicing yoga. Tina is a great instructor. She explained every move and gave us different options to try. I am so grateful that she was willing to teach us and it was really fun to do it outdoors. "
-Michele Yarnall
"Tina is a mindful, balanced, and encouraging yoga teacher. I love the way she combines stretching with strength and balance postures. I learn something new in every class, and I feel refreshed and calm afterwards. "
-Chris Morris
"Tina is a fantastic yoga instructor! She creates a welcoming space whether you are new to yoga or have practiced for years. Her classes go beyond just movement; she shares elements of yoga philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of the practice. Her guidance is tailored to the needs and energy of the group and encourages participants to modify or challenge themselves as needed. "
-Angela Hunnicutt
"I look forward to Tuesday each week because I know that it is “yoga day”. What a long way we have come. You are not just my yogi, but a friend that I look forward to seeing each week. You have been an amazing instructor. By the end of the hour I always feel more in touch with my body and at peace. I keep coming back because there is often something different to experience. The recent addition of two nights of Yin Yoga is just one example of changing things up. I appreciate that you regularly ask if there is anything specific that we would like to try the next week. Thank you for hanging with us. I value your time and knowledge."
-Mark Shear
"I liked practicing yoga outdoors. I liked meeting neighbors i hadn't met before. I always felt more relaxed and had a sense of accomplishment when we were done. Thank you Tina for donating your time to practice with us!"
-Nicole Zimmerman
"Your yoga class was my quiet moment during busy weeks, and I loved knowing I would walk away relaxed and grounded. Your integration of knowledge and mastery of yoga was an hour of healing for my mind and body. It was a safe space where I felt encouraged to do my best and push myself while knowing if I fell out of a pose I could simply reset and continue without judgement. Our community is blessed to have you and a time and place to connect with neighbors who I never would have gotten to know otherwise. Thank you, Tina, for each and every class and the selfless sharing of your time and mastery of yoga with us!"
-Winters Androney
"This was my first experience doing yoga. I enjoyed the class so much that I have continued practicing yoga. Tina is a great instructor. She explained every move and gave us different options to try. I am so grateful that she was willing to teach us and it was really fun to do it outdoors. "
-Michele Yarnall
"Tina is a mindful, balanced, and encouraging yoga teacher. I love the way she combines stretching with strength and balance postures. I learn something new in every class, and I feel refreshed and calm afterwards. "
-Chris Morris
"Tina is a fantastic yoga instructor! She creates a welcoming space whether you are new to yoga or have practiced for years. Her classes go beyond just movement; she shares elements of yoga philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of the practice. Her guidance is tailored to the needs and energy of the group and encourages participants to modify or challenge themselves as needed. "
-Angela Hunnicutt
"I look forward to Tuesday each week because I know that it is “yoga day”. What a long way we have come. You are not just my yogi, but a friend that I look forward to seeing each week. You have been an amazing instructor. By the end of the hour I always feel more in touch with my body and at peace. I keep coming back because there is often something different to experience. The recent addition of two nights of Yin Yoga is just one example of changing things up. I appreciate that you regularly ask if there is anything specific that we would like to try the next week. Thank you for hanging with us. I value your time and knowledge."
-Mark Shear
"I liked practicing yoga outdoors. I liked meeting neighbors i hadn't met before. I always felt more relaxed and had a sense of accomplishment when we were done. Thank you Tina for donating your time to practice with us!"
-Nicole Zimmerman
"Your yoga class was my quiet moment during busy weeks, and I loved knowing I would walk away relaxed and grounded. Your integration of knowledge and mastery of yoga was an hour of healing for my mind and body. It was a safe space where I felt encouraged to do my best and push myself while knowing if I fell out of a pose I could simply reset and continue without judgement. Our community is blessed to have you and a time and place to connect with neighbors who I never would have gotten to know otherwise. Thank you, Tina, for each and every class and the selfless sharing of your time and mastery of yoga with us!"
-Winters Androney
"This was my first experience doing yoga. I enjoyed the class so much that I have continued practicing yoga. Tina is a great instructor. She explained every move and gave us different options to try. I am so grateful that she was willing to teach us and it was really fun to do it outdoors. "
-Michele Yarnall
"Tina is a mindful, balanced, and encouraging yoga teacher. I love the way she combines stretching with strength and balance postures. I learn something new in every class, and I feel refreshed and calm afterwards. "
-Chris Morris
"Tina is a fantastic yoga instructor! She creates a welcoming space whether you are new to yoga or have practiced for years. Her classes go beyond just movement; she shares elements of yoga philosophy, offering a deeper understanding of the practice. Her guidance is tailored to the needs and energy of the group and encourages participants to modify or challenge themselves as needed. "
-Angela Hunnicutt
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