Banned Book Yoga

Library : Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library

Location : Manchester Library Front Lawn Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library, 15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, 01944

Start : Monday 22nd of September 2025 3:00 PM

End : Monday 22nd of September 2025 4:00 PM

Description :

To raise awareness about censorship and access issues during Library Card Sign Up Month we are hosting a banned books yin yoga book club. This program is for teens and adults ages 14 and older. A large portion of banned books are written for or of interest to teens. Check out a list of Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books from the American Library Association.  Grab your mat and favorite book or a banned book from our display and join us, if weather allows, on the front lawn at the library (inclement weather: Reference Room) as we relax into gentle seated and reclined poses, and immerse ourselves in our books. You may enjoy these sessions with our without a book. Bring any props you may have (blocks, blanket).  About Melanie Simard: After practicing yoga for over a decade, Melanie received her RYT-200hr Hatha & Vinyasa certification and Yin Yoga certification from YogaRenew. Melanie teaches weekly Gentle Yoga classes at Ipswich YMCA, Greater Beverly YMCA, and Beverly Athletic Club, where she strives to offer the benefits of yoga in fun and approachable ways making it accessible for every body regardless of experience or flexibility. Her fun, laid back teaching style focuses on grounding, enhancing body awareness and connecting gentle movements with breath, creating balance in the mind and body. Melanie encourages her students to honor themselves exactly as they are, offering plenty of modifications and variations, making her classes suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Registration is encouraged but not required below. manchesterpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/banned-book-yoga-3/