On International Yoga Day, June 21 (2023), Yoga Happy at Gulf Coast Training & Education Services in Biloxi, Mississippi, is hosting a day of yoga to support The Alzheimer’s Association. Several workshops and classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., including a mini-sound bath and the launch of sound therapy at Yoga Happy.

International Day of Yoga has been celebrated worldwide on the longest day of the year. Likewise, the Alzheimer’s Association selected the longest day to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through fundraising activities.

“At Yoga Happy we’ve been helping our community stay well since 2013. Wellness allows one to rest actively, work efficiently and fully participate in life,” says Sheila Farr, M.Ed., RYT-200, YACEP.  “Whether you’re seeking to make a connection with yourself through heart-centering practices like meditation or cacao ceremonies, learn mindfulness and meditation to reduce stress or develop a regular self-care practice, Yoga Happy is here to help you meet your needs.”

Since 2010, Farr has trained in and taught many forms of yoga, from Vinyasa to Yin, but restorative yoga is her passion. “We are all so busy. Our bodies seem to stay in a constant state of stress,” she says. “I like to focus on meditation, restorative postures and a healthy practice of pranayama.”