Dragon Yoga Returns to the 2023 Regatta
Host team, the Nothin’ Dragon will share their secret weapon with teams competing in the 2023 Inlet Spring Regatta on Saturday, April 29 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 with Dorota who has been teaching for over 10 years 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 enables 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 29, Dragon Yoga will start at 9 a.m. and run each hour up to 2 p.m. at no charge. Feel free to try out Dragon Yoga with Dorota. 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.”
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 Nothin' Dragon: Nothin' Dragon is a 50 + team based in Coquitlam, B.C., and operates under the Nothin’ Dragon Paddling Society. The team has approximately 65 members and mentors 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