Dragon Yoga Returns to the Inlet Spring Regatta
Dragon Yoga led by Dorota returns to the Inlet Spring Regatta at Rocky Point Park
Host team, the Nothin’ Dragon Masters will share their secret weapon with teams competing in the 2020 Inlet Spring Regatta on Saturday, April 18 at Rocky Point Park as Dragon Yoga returns to the event, led by Dorota Budziszewska.
The team trains throughout the winter months with dryland fitness classes as well as weekly yoga classes at Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam with Dorota who has been teaching for over 10 years now and says she loves it as much today as the first time she tried it. “I play squash and I strongly feel that it is the yoga stretches and strengthening that enable my body to keep playing.”
“Dorota’s classes keep our muscles supple and strong,” said team president, Brian Kenny. “We’re pleased to have her back at the Inlet Spring Regatta, where any individual or team can join in as she leads us through standing yoga postures.”
On April 18, Dragon Yoga starts at 9 a.m. and runs each hour up to 2 p.m. at no charge. Feel free to try out Dragon Yoga, as Dorota provides a little love-note to your body that may make you smile to yourself or laugh with others! Anyone is welcome to join in.
“I find yoga has incredible benefits for the mind as well as the body,” said Dorota. “So during the intense regatta competition, boaters and supporters may find yoga will decrease anxiety through relaxation / release breathing, stretch joints and muscles to prevent injury and decrease muscle aches and pains. Come as you are, we will do short yoga session tasters of standing and balance poses, no need for mats or even worry about taking off your shoes.”
The Inlet Spring Regatta will also offer the world’s first “Oar Guitar” competition, where teams can compete for a free entrance in 2021.
Registration is still underway so register your team today!
Sponsorships Available: If you or your company is looking to support our diverse event that encourages water sports, camaraderie, health and fitness to paddlers ranging in age from teenagers to 50+, sponsorship opportunities are available! Over 1200 paddlers and spectators attend the event featuring 200 m dragon boat races on Burrard Inlet. Email inletspringregatta@gmail.com.
About the venue: Known as the City of the Arts, Port Moody is located in Metro Vancouver at the east end of Burrard Inlet and is bordered by Coquitlam on the east and south, and Burnaby on the west. The regatta venue, Rocky Point Park is known for its beautiful amenities, with The Boathouse Restaurant, Pajos Fish and Chips, Rocky Point Ice Cream and the well-known brewer’s row (which includes event sponsor Yellow Dog Brewing) all within a short walking distance from the venue.
About the Nothin' Dragon Masters: The Nothin' Dragon Masters are a 50 + team based in Coquitlam, B.C., and operate under the Dogwood Seniors Society. The team has approximately 70 members and mentor challenged youth through their Kateslem Kids Program as well as supports the Riverside Secondary dragon boat team. The team organizes and hosts the annual Inlet Spring Regatta. More information at nothindragonmasters.org
