Health & Wellness

Summer Solstice Yoga in the Redwoods

Instructor
Shelby Donald
Location
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Redwood Grove
Date
June 20, 2026
Time
8:30AM - 9:30AM
The sun shines through the Redwood Grove casting strong shadows on the well-lit dirt path. the wooden railing on either side of the path bends around the corner. A bench is on the left side in shade underneath a tall redwood.
Details:

Event description:

Breathe deeply, move gently, and reconnect with nature during this special Summer Solstice Yoga in the Redwoods, a rejuvenating outdoor experience set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. As the sun reaches its peak on the longest day of the year, we honor the summer solstice as a time of light, vitality, and renewal, inviting you to align your body and spirit with the energy of the season.

Come celebrate this powerful turning point by moving, breathing, and finding stillness beneath the redwoods. Surrounded by the soothing scents of native flora and the gentle sound of Mission Creek, this all-levels class blends mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation to help you reset your nervous system, embrace the fullness of the present moment, and step into summer feeling grounded, energized, and refreshed.

Bring a yoga mat, water, and comfortable layers for outdoor practice

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, participants are asked to not bring their dog(s) to this class.

Pricing:

Members: $30

General Public: $35

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About Shelby Donald

Shelby Donald has practiced yoga for 22 years as a tool for stress management, whole-body wellness, and recovery. Alongside yoga, she is passionate about California native gardening, hiking, and backpacking. For the past four years, she has volunteered with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, where she has experienced firsthand the benefits of spending time in nature. Shelby believes yoga should be practiced outdoors whenever possible and enjoys weaving yoga, meditation, and breathwork into the aromatic and beautiful flora of the Botanic Garden grounds.

Refund Policy:


We require at least 72 hours’ notice for cancellations. Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment, minus a 15% processing fee. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the class start time are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled.

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