A brand‑new community wellbeing initiative, Yoga in the Park, will launch in Burnham‑On‑Sea this May, bringing free weekly outdoor yoga sessions to Apex Leisure & Wildlife Park.
The programme follows a successful season of outdoor yoga across Somerset last year, including Park Yoga in Taunton and Beach Yoga in Minehead, and is being delivered by Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) in partnership with Somerset Council.
The Burnham sessions will run every Sunday morning from 24th May through to September, from 9.30am to 10.30am, at Apex Park on Marine Drive.
The sessions are free, open to all, and require no booking, with organisers encouraging residents to simply turn up, enjoy the fresh air, and take part at their own pace. Participants are asked to bring their own mat or towel and water.
Local Health and Lifestyle Coach Hugh Grant will lead the weekly sessions, guiding attendees through energising and restorative yoga practices suitable for all abilities.
Instructors will also be available before and after each session to chat with participants and offer support.
Yoga in the Park forms part of a wider programme taking place across Somerset, including sessions in Bridgwater and Williton.
The initiative supports a broader place‑based approach to improving health and wellbeing across the county, particularly in rural areas and among older residents.
With nearly half of Somerset’s population living rurally and a growing proportion aged 65 and over, the programme aims to reduce barriers to physical activity, strengthen community connections, and support long‑term health outcomes.
The sessions are funded through the Coastal Place Partnership by Sport England and delivered in partnership with Somerset Council. Residents can stay updated by joining via www.facebook.com/groups/yogaintheparkburnham.
