
Summer Wellness on the Hudson
Enjoy the scenic views, warm sun, and crisp Hudson River breeze while treating yourself to the best of Cornwall wellness.
Join local fitness and wellness professionals every Saturday morning this summer for outdoor classes on the lawn at Donahue Memorial Park. Each week features a different Cornwall‑based instructor or practitioner offering a unique movement or mindfulness experience.
Please bring your own mat for practicing on the grass — a thicker Pilates or yoga mat is recommended. No registration is required; simply arrive and participate. Classes are donation‑based, with a suggested contribution of $10. Pay what you can when you come. Classes will meet at the flagpole.
In the event of rain, thunder, or lightning, class will be cancelled for safety. Parking is available by permit or through the mobile payment app at the lot. Restrooms are located onsite.
This series is proudly hosted by the Greater Cornwall Chamber of Commerce & RB Pilates.
Calendar of Events
Below is the calendar of classes scheduled for this Summer. There are a variety of classes to choose from to encourage you to try something new!
July 18
9am-10am
"Moving Freely at Any Age"
with Summit Training
Fitness can be more than physique and personal bests. Fitness can focus on learning to move pain free and having the mobility and strength to do what you love to do best. This class will focus on foundational movements and how to incorporate them into your daily life so movement becomes more effortless, regardless of age or ability level. Open to all ages and backgrounds.
July 25
9am-10am
"Vinyasa (all levels)"
with Yoga High
A vinyasa yoga class suitable for all levels.
August 1
9am-10am
"Pilates Mat for Spinal Mobility & Core Strength"
with RB Pilates
A dynamic mat sequence designed to cultivate supple spinal articulation, deep core integration, and balanced strength throughout the core. This class guides movers through intentional, breath‑driven patterns that mobilize the spine in every plane—flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral bending—while reinforcing the stability needed to support those ranges with control. Participants learn to organize the pelvis, recruit the deep abdominals, and coordinate movement with breath to create length, strength, and precision. Each exercise builds progressively, encouraging healthy mobility through the vertebrae, improved postural alignment, and a stronger, more resilient center. Ideal for anyone seeking to enhance functional movement, reduce stiffness, and develop a core that supports both everyday life and more advanced Pilates work. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Modifications will be offered to support individual needs and conditions.
August 8
9am-10am
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga by Lara Demberg Voloto
with Nourish Counseling
This one-hour session offers a gentle introduction to trauma-sensitive yoga — a practice rooted in safety, choice, and coming home to your body, at whatever pace feels right for you.
Trauma-sensitive yoga looks and feels different from a general yoga class. There's no goal to reach or "correct" way to do a pose. Instead, this practice invites you to gently notice what's happening inside you, and to trust your own experience as your guide.
We'll spend some time exploring what makes this approach unique: everything offered is simply an invitation, never an obligation. Students are welcome to opt out of any part of the practice. There's no hands-on assisting or touch — this is your body, your space, your choice, always. Every pose can be adapted, modified, or skipped altogether.
Whether you're curious about trauma-informed movement or just craving a slower, more inward practice, we hope you'll feel welcome here. No experience needed — just come as you are. All of our yoga instructors are licensed clinical therapists as well.
August 15
9am-10am
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga by Brie Edwards
with Nourish Counseling
This one-hour session offers a gentle introduction to trauma-sensitive yoga — a practice rooted in safety, choice, and coming home to your body, at whatever pace feels right for you.
Trauma-sensitive yoga looks and feels different from a general yoga class. There's no goal to reach or "correct" way to do a pose. Instead, this practice invites you to gently notice what's happening inside you, and to trust your own experience as your guide.
We'll spend some time exploring what makes this approach unique: everything offered is simply an invitation, never an obligation. Students are welcome to opt out of any part of the practice. There's no hands-on assisting or touch — this is your body, your space, your choice, always. Every pose can be adapted, modified, or skipped altogether.
Whether you're curious about trauma-informed movement or just craving a slower, more inward practice, we hope you'll feel welcome here. No experience needed — just come as you are. All of our yoga instructors are licensed clinical therapists as well.
August 22
9am-10am
"Tone & Flow"
with Embody Movement
Start your morning along the edge of the Hudson River for Tone & Flow, one of Embody Movement’s most popular all-levels classes! This feel-good class blends the best of yoga with strength training as you move through classic yoga poses and stretches while incorporating light weights, resistance training, and a variety of props. Designed to build strength, improve balance, and increase mobility, Tone & Flow offers the perfect balance of challenge and restoration. Surrounded by the calming sights of the river and the energy of an upbeat playlist, you’ll leave feeling stronger, more energized, and deeply connected to both your body and the world around you. There’s no better way to begin your day.
Registration required for this day only. Download the Mindbody App to donate & register.
August 29
9am-10am
"Moving Freely at Any Age"
with Summit Training
Fitness can be more than physique and personal bests. Fitness can focus on learning to move pain free and having the mobility and strength to do what you love to do best. This class will focus on foundational movements and how to incorporate them into your daily life so movement becomes more effortless, regardless of age or ability level. Open to all ages and backgrounds.
Contact
Classes take place at
Donahue Memorial Park
Shore Road
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
845-237-4711