Violins, Vino and Vinyasa Yoga
This is a rain or shine event. Both the yoga class and picnic will be held under the tent and lights of the UMB Bank Amphitheater. Class will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Please arrive early enough to get settled in.
Special Instructions: Please bring your own yoga mat, water, picnic and a beverage or adult beverage of your choosing. Please be sure to bring valid ID if consuming alcohol.
Price: $27, $24 member
Location: York Street
Instructor: Blake Burger
Musician: Annabelle Linke
Blake's passion for plants began at a young age gardening in Illinois and only grew stronger once he moved to Colorado in 2000 and began hiking in the wilderness areas of Colorado. There, he began to cultivate a great curiosity and appreciation for the diverse flora found along the hiking trails. In 2007, he left his career as a food scientist and worked as a seasonal gardener for Denver Botanic Gardens. Throughout his years at the Gardens, he has worked with tropical plants, native plants, vegetables and herbs. After receiving his Herbalist Certification here in Denver, Blake immediately began working with the vast array of medicinal plants growing in the Gardens. As a certified yoga instructor, Blake has led more than 1,000 yoga classes over six years and created a nationally recognized yoga program here at the Gardens. Blake believes in a multifaceted approach to health and wellness: eat well, move your body, never stop learning, get outside and connect.
Annabelle Linke is a versatile violinist and music teacher based in Denver, performing at venues including the Denver Botanical Gardens and the Western Art Museum, as well as at private weddings and art receptions. She recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Denver with dual degrees in Music and Molecular Biology. She combines classical training with the freedom to explore various musical styles, aiming to equip her students with the skills they need to succeed in today’s diverse music scene. Alongside her music career, Annabelle is a pre-med student preparing for medical school applications while pursuing her master's in Suzuki violin pedagogy at the Lamont School of Music. She's also a violin graduate teaching assistant under the supervision of head of the string department, Professor Linda Wang.
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