Outdoor Yoga Session at Alaunpark
From July 21 to August 24, 2025, Dresden's Alaunpark will serve as a tranquil haven for yoga enthusiasts and beginners alike, as part of the annual Palais Sommer festival. This free event promises a diverse range of yoga and movement classes for everyone, making it a significant cultural highlight in the city's calendar[1][2].
## Schedule
The sessions will take place daily, with morning classes from 8 to 9 am on weekdays and 9 to 10 am on weekends, and evening classes from 6 to 7 pm[1][2]. The distinctive red yoga podest near the Bischofsweg / Kamenzer Straße entrance to the park will serve as the central meeting point[1][2]. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats or blankets.
## Yoga Styles & Program Diversity
Over 70 sessions are scheduled, offering more than ten different yoga and movement styles[2]. These include Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Pilates, Laughter Yoga, Biodanza, Qigong, Familien-Yoga, Schwangeren-Yoga, Partner Yoga, and Hula Hoop[2]. A special event is planned for July 27, inviting participants to a bring-your-own-picnic after the Pilates session, followed by a secondhand book market with books priced at 2 euros[1][2].
## Community Focus
The Alaunpark Yoga series is a community-oriented and inclusive event[1][2]. It welcomes beginners, offers family-friendly sessions, and is supported by local organisations such as AOK PLUS and the Dresden-Neustadt district council[1]. The event saw a surge in participation last year, with 150–200 participants each day, reflecting the event's welcoming atmosphere[2].
## Conclusion
The 2025 Alaunpark yoga season is a diverse, accessible, and community-driven event that showcases Dresden's commitment to public wellness and cultural engagement. With sessions for all ages and abilities, a broad spectrum of styles, and a strong local spirit, the program invites everyone to join the mat in one of the city's favourite green spaces[1][2].
Jörg Polenz, the managing director of the festival company, sees the event as a means to "create community" beyond the art and culture offerings of the Palais Sommer[1]. The sessions at the Church of Our Lady received an overwhelming response, with over 2,500 people participating[1]. No registration is required, but participants are encouraged to bring their own mats[1]. The classes will take place over 35 days at Alaunpark, with Jörg Polenz expressing his preference for returning to the traditional location - the Palais Garden at the Japanese Palace, but finding the Alaunpark spacious and relaxed[1].
- The Alaunpark Yoga series, part of the Palais Sommer festival, will offer a diverse range of sessions in health-and-wellness activities like Hatha Yoga, Pilates, Laughter Yoga, and Qigong, making it an integral part of Dresden's lifestyle and home-and-garden scene from July 21 to August 24, 2025.
- The community-oriented event, which includes family-friendly sessions, is supported by local organizations and saw a significant increase in participation last year, showcasing Dresden's commitment to public wellness and cultural engagement.
- Beyond the artistic offerings of the Palais Sommer, Jörg Polenz, the managing director of the festival company, aims to create a community through the yoga series, with plans to return to the Alaunpark, embracing its spacious and relaxed atmosphere, for the 2025 season.
