Yoga at the Astronomical

An hour-long, unique yoga experience that offers a gradual journey from sunset to the stars. The session begins at sunset, a magical moment when the light shifts and the landscape transforms, and continues into darkness and the night sky. All of this takes place in a stunning natural setting, practicing yoga under one of Catalonia’s most beautiful skies.

This activity is open to all levels, requires no prior experience, and is adaptable for people with disabilities.

The session will be led by Anna Paüls, founder of the IKIGAÏ Yoga and Meditation Center in Balaguer. She is a yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience in various styles. She also specializes in yoga and mindfulness for people with intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD, and other mental health needs. Throughout her career, she has created diverse yoga programs that combine different themes, offering unique and enriching experiences for participants.

Instructions/Recommendations
– Wear comfortable clothing; socks and a sweater are recommended for the final relaxation.
– Avoid eating or drinking for 2 hours beforehand (drink water in moderation if thirsty). After the session, there will be a tasting of local products.
– Arrive at the PAM 15 minutes before the start of the activity to ensure a smooth experience.
– You must bring your own yoga mat.
– Perform the poses gently, respecting your body’s limits and without pain.
– Inform the yoga instructor of any discomfort or relevant injuries so that the practice can be guided safely.

For thirty minutes, regain your strength by tasting local products at the Montsec Astronomical Park.

It is a digital multimedia planetarium with a retractable cupola measuring 12 meters in diameter. Here you can watch the film “Voyager”, which allows you to know the history of these famous spacecrafts and their more relevant discoveries.

The showing is completed with an explanation of the night sky and the opening of the cupola to observe the real sky and to identify some of the most relevant objects of the night assisted by an instructor.

It is Parc Astronòmic del Montsec’s observation site where visitors can learn about the different equipment. In addition to this, if the weather makes it possible, visitors can observe some of the most outstanding objects of the night, such as the Moon, the planets, nebulae…

Parc Astronòmic del Montsec’s main building houses a permanent exhibition on several fields: astronomy and the space sciences in the Hall of the Universe and also devotes a space to the protection of the nightlife against light pollution in the Sala Starlight.