Yoga for the Turtles, Saturday June 11

On Saturday June 11, 2022 Madeira Beach Yoga will host an all-levels community yoga class to benefit Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s (CMA) Sea Turtle Conservation Program. The Yoga for the Turtles event takes place on the sandy beach at Archibald Park in Madeira Beach, 15100 Gulf Boulevard from 8:30am-9:45am. The class will be followed by a brief Turtle Talk from CMA’s Lindsey Flynn, Sea Turtle Conservation Program Manager. This is the third year for the event and organizers Sherry Duquet and Sandy Boulton. Madeira Beach Yoga owners, look forward to its return after a hiatus for pandemic restrictions.

“Sea turtle nesting season has just begun and it is important that beachgoers are
aware of the risks to turtles and how to be good stewards of their nests when they
encounter one. We have the unique privilege of sharing yoga with students daily on the
shore of the Gulf of Mexico at Archibald Park and we love to see their enthusiasm about
the turtle nests each season, locals and visitors alike. It is always exciting to see the
CMA team patrolling the beach to protect the sea turtles. We share in the hope of a
successful season for the turtle hatchlings and feel a responsibility to help protect them,”
said Duquet. “Our goal is to help raise funds for this effort and to grow a deeper
understanding of how humans can positively influence the success of the hatchling
season.” The sea turtle nesting season takes place along the Gulf beaches from May-October annually.

“Our Sea Turtle Conservation Program has monitored more than 2,100 nests
since 2010. Each season brings a new set of challenges and events like Yoga for the
Turtles are essential to help educate the community and fund the program,” said
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Flynn.

Yoga for the Turtles is open to the public and free to attend, with a suggested
$20 donation for CMA. Honoring contactless participation advance registration is
required for all students online. Class size will be limited. Sign up online here or call 727-
401-7380 for assistance.

Attendees are advised to bring a beach towel or two for yoga and water to
stay hydrated. Archibald Park is a public beach and there is plenty of parking in the pay-for lot. Walk onto the beach using the northernmost walkway and look for the Yoga sign.

If you are unable to attend and would like to virtually support CMA and the Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Madeira Beach Yoga has created an easy Donate only page.

For more information about this event or other yoga classes, contact Madeira
Beach Yoga 727-401-7380 or email Info@MadeiraBeachYoga.com.

Madeira Beach Yoga provides classes 6 days weekly for all-levels of yogis,
beginner through experienced. There are special events each month in addition to the
weekly schedule. Yoga is offered in three unique settings, on the beach at Archibald
Park, on the Patio and in the Studio, both overlooking Boca Ciega Bay, located in the
Madeira Beach Recreation Center campus at 200 Rex Place, Madeira Beach, Fl 33708.
Class schedule, events, pricing and more online www.MadeiraBeachYoga.com and
www.Facebook.com/MadeiraBeachYoga.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. They believe
in preserving our environment while inspiring the human spirit through
leadership in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life; environmental
education; research; and conservation. CMA is located at 249 Windward Passage,
Clearwater, Fl. 727-441-1790. More online cmaquarium.org