Be Well Marion and Marion Parks and Recreation are teaming up with area yoga and fitness instructors to offer expanded fitness programming in Marion through the summer.

“For more than 10 years, we’ve offered free Sunrise Yoga amid the natural surroundings at Lowe Park through the summer,” said Sara Mentzer, program coordinator for Be Well Marion. “This year, thanks to our enthusiastic partners at YENKO and Vella Yoga Studio, we will come close to doubling the number of free, outdoor fitness programs offered in our beautiful public spaces.”

Zumba: Fit Fun at the Park will be held on select Tuesdays between May and August at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts at Lowe Park (4500 N. 10th Street). It will be hosted by YENKO on May 27, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 12, starting at 6 p.m.

In its 12^th year, Sunrise Yoga will return to the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park every Saturday in June, July and August at 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Yoga is hosted by a different fitness instructor each week.

Downdogs in Uptown will be hosted by Vella Yoga Studio in the new Central Plaza at City Square Park (1001 7^th Avenue). Five classes will be offered on select Wednesdays throughout the summer on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23 and Aug. 6, starting at 6 p.m.

All ages and abilities are welcome. Yoga participants should bring a mat and a water bottle. All participants will need to complete a waiver, which covers all three programs for the season. Additional copies will be available on-site.