IslandVibesIOP.com 12 Free BeachYoga Find your inner peace outdoors By Cari Lawson IOP Beach Run Sprinting (or) strolling through the sand By Cari Lawson Wellness by the Sea Regenerative Medicine & Aesthetics Board-certified medical professionals that offer personalized state-of-the-art treatments for face & body. WE DESIGN A PLAN FOR YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS. TRUST THE EXPERTS. Lasers, toxins, facials, weight loss and more. REQUEST YOUR PERSONALIZED CONSULTATION IN A SERENE ENVIRONMENT. 843.894.0955 YoungerYoustudio.com 1022 Carolina Blvd. Isle of Palms, SC The City of Isle of Palms Recreation Department is bringing new opportunities to the beach that don’t require a ticket but are still lots of fun. Free Beach Yoga is just one example. What began three years ago as part of a broader wellness initiative has grown into a meaningful part of the island experience. Residents and visitors gather at the 25th Avenue beach access each Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. from May through October to move, stretch and reset in a setting that is naturally calming. The program is simple and wholesome. There are no fees and no barriers to participation. A seasoned yogi can Every summer has those events that make you think, ‘Yep, that’s quintessential Lowcountry.’ For a lot of people, the IOP Beach Run falls into that category. On July 25, runners and walkers will come out to enjoy the Isle of Palms for this annual race. Being out near the water before the heat and humidity kicks into high gear is a special summer experience. Pair that with a few hundred neighbors and it sounds like the perfect day for fitness in nature. The course starts behind The Windjammer and follows the shoreline during low tide. You can catch the breeze while you listen to the sound of the waves and take in the views. This event is inclusive and is for anyone no matter how long you’ve been running. You’ll see experienced competitors, but you’ll also see families, kids doing the Youth Fun Runs and people A calming background to reset and relax. COMMUNITY find value in the class, but so can someone stepping onto a mat for the first time. Everyone arrives from a different place and experiences it in their own way. The beach adds peace that no studio can replicate. The shifting sand challenges balance, the ocean provides a steady backdrop, the pace feels slower. For many participants, the class becomes more than exercise and provides a much-needed respite in the middle of a busy week. In a community known for its natural beauty, the Free Beach Yoga series serves as a reminder that wellness can be accessible, welcoming and as simple as showing up. Photo provided by the IOP Rec Department. who signed up simply because it seemed like a fun and unique way to spend a Saturday morning. The longevity of this event speaks for itself. What better place to work out than on the beach? Registration is open now for the 5K Run/Walk, 10K and Youth Fun Runs. For more information or to register, visit raceroster.com/ events/2026/118774/iop-beach-run-2026. Runners enjoying this annual event. Photo provided by the IOP Rec Department.
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