Bringing Wellness To You
What began in a backyard has grown into a mission to bring the benefits of yoga to neighborhoods, schools, parks, and workplaces across our community.
Whether it’s a park, school, workplace, or neighborhood lawn, Backyard Yoga brings movement, mindfulness, and connection.
Offerings
Weekly Classes
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Sunrise Yoga Tuesdays
6:30-7:30 am AND 7:45-8:45 am
Summer classes are hosted at Wingra Park overlooking Madison’s beautiful Lake Wingra. No Registration is required. Drop in for one hour of gentle yoga and meditation. Classes meet June-September.
Monroe Street Farmer’s Market
8:30-9:30 on Sundays
June-August on the lawn at Edgewood High School
Morning Yoga at Bernie’s Beach
7:30-8:30 am on Thursdays
Meet at Bernie’s Beach. for gentle morning yoga. 901 Gilson St. Behind Lakeside Coffee House. No registration is needed. Pay what you can. In collaboration with Madison Outdoor Yoga and Meetup.
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On Hold Until September
This class is a blend of movement and stillness with a focus on calming the nervous system. A safe space if you are new to yoga or if you are looking to deepen your restorative practice. No registration. Pay what you can. The Quarry Arts Building, 715 Hill Street, Madison WI.
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Workshops and Retreats
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Nurture and Nourish Half Day Retreat
Begin the day with gentle yoga and mindfulness followed by a sauna, cold plunge, hydrate cycle. Journal, rest, reflect and then enjoy a healthy seasonal Ayurvedic meal. $225 for 5 hours. Next Retreat March 7.
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Corporate wellness offerings are designed to support employees in reducing stress, improving focus, and enhancing overall well-being in the workplace. These sessions typically blend gentle movement, mindful breathing, and relaxation techniques to promote physical and mental balance. Make it a half day experience, a one hour lunch offering or a quarterly event. Prices vary. Message me to create your session.
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Item descriptionThe Art of Still Water:
Yoga & Wildflower Painting with Erin Gleeson
New York Times bestselling author and artist Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast will join us for a dreamy summer morning by Lake Wingra. After we flow together on the dock, Erin will guide us through a beginner‑friendly watercolor class inspired by the wildflowers of our season. We’ll close with Forest Feast–inspired snacks, sweet connection, and a copy of her newest book, The Watercolor Feast, for every participant.
Schedule for the day
9:30–9:45 Welcome + gentle drop‑in
9:45–10:45 Slow, spacious yoga on the dock
10:45–11:00 Tea + nourishing snacks
11:00–12:00 Wildflower watercolor class with Erin
Customize Your Experience
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Why not put a healthy twist on your next gathering? Birthday parties, showers or a girls night out can become a YOGA PARTY. You invite the guests and pick a location (indoors or outdoors). Then, Backyard Yoga provides one hour of yoga, music, flowers and goodie bags.
Perfect for adults or children. $225
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Design an at-home yoga and mindfulness practice. Marci will come to your home or meet in her Madison yoga space to be receive a 1:1 session and a curated at-home practice designed just for you.
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Coming soon…
About
Marcella Speich founded Backyard Yoga in 2003 with a simple idea: to share the practice of yoga in a way that felt natural, welcoming, and close to home. Inspired by the needs of her friends and neighbors, she began offering classes in her own backyard, creating a space where anyone could feel comfortable exploring movement and mindfulness.
As word spread and the community grew, so did the vision. Backyard Yoga now brings inclusive, heart-centered yoga to schools, workplaces, community centers, and outdoor spaces like Wingra Park in Madison, WI. Marcella remains committed to making yoga approachable and accessible—bringing its many benefits directly to the people and places that need it most.
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