Published May 14. 2014 4:00AM Updated May 14. 2014 10:04AM

Put your bare feet on the ground and your head in the clouds for a unique yoga experience on the Green in Guilford on Friday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Yoga instructors Christine Gaynor, Ali Beale, Sue Brinigar, Leslie Prodis, Angela Creamer, and Lynda Corcoran will be accompanied by live music for this unique hour-and-a-half-long yoga experience.

"This group of yoga instructors are amazing. They find ways to give back, think outside the box, and offer unique experiences to people through yoga," said Guilford Parks & Recreation Department Supervisor Ellen Clow. "To me, I can't think of a better place to do yoga than the Town Green."

Gaynor, who has been a certified yoga instructor for the past eight years, has been practicing the ancient art for 40 years. She encourages everyone to come out to the event and give it a try, even if they have never done yoga before.

"I want people to know that you don't have to be flexible to do yoga, and that it is an exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages and abilities," Gaynor said.

"All of the instructors will be teaching, with each of us instructing for about 10 to 15 minutes apiece, giving everyone a little taste of our own individual styles," said Gaynor.

Many of Gaynor's first-time students are often surprised to find out how uncomplicated yoga really is.

"Yoga is an ancient practice that is far more than an exercise form. It is a way of fully meditating with the body and connecting with your breath. It is a mind, body, and soul experience," said Gaynor.

A donation of $10 is requested for the event. All proceeds will go to the Guilford Food Pantry. Pre-registration is requested. Those who registered for the January Yoga for Food event, which was canceled due to weather, do not have to re-register. For more information, visit http://www.guilfordparkrec.com.

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