RECOVER, RESET, AND RACE: YOGIVE BRINGS FREE PADDLER YOGA TO THE FESTIVAL

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Dragon boat racing demands strength, endurance, and teamwork — and now Festival participants can add flexibility, recovery, and mindfulness to their weekend experience.

The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival Presented by Scotiabank is pleased to welcome YOGIVE to Mooney's Bay, offering complimentary 30-minute yoga sessions throughout Festival weekend at Paddlers Paradise. Designed specifically with dragon boat athletes in mind, these sessions provide paddlers with an opportunity to prepare their bodies before competition and recover after time on the water.

Whether you're looking to loosen tight shoulders before a race, improve mobility between heats, or simply take a moment to recharge amid the excitement of the Festival, YOGIVE's experienced instructors are ready to help.

Sessions run every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily, and no registration is required. Participants are welcome to drop in and join a session whenever it fits into their race-day schedule.

As thousands of athletes, families, and spectators gather at Mooney's Bay to celebrate sport, community, and the start of summer, YOGIVE offers a welcoming space to reconnect with body and mind while enhancing the paddling experience.

Free Paddler Yoga Sessions

• Complimentary for all Festival participants
• 30-minute sessions tailored for dragon boat athletes
• Every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Drop-in format — no registration required
• Located on Festival grounds at Mooney's Bay

Be sure to visit YOGIVE during Festival weekend and discover how a few moments of stretching, movement, and recovery can help you perform your best both on and off the water.

For more information, visit YOGIVE at @yogivethenetwork or www.yogive.ca.