Join us on Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. for this special event! Rachele Rose (RYT-200) will lead you through a free, donation-based hatha yoga class. Following this class, local author and Rachele’s spouse, Vanessa Ivy Rose, will share a reading from her new book HALL OF FAME DNA: The Life and Legacy of Norman Turkey Stearnes. Vanessa will also be available after the reading for a meet and greet and book signing.

This class will focus on cultivating joy through gentle movements and is adaptable and accessible for all bodies, shapes, sizes, and abilities ages 16+. Class is free to attend, but donations are welcome - and greatly appreciated! All donations will go toward the Turkey Stearnes Foundation.

The story of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes is one of greatness hidden in plain sight. According to baseball statistics and four Hall of Fame inductions, he is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name. In this non-fiction sports biography and memoir fusion, Vanessa Ivy Rose gives the play-by-play. Written as a conversation with Turkey, she details what makes her grandfather an unforgettable legend, both on and off the field.

This book is available to purchase on Amazon. A limited number of copies will also be available to purchase at Namaste the day of the event. You are not required to purchase the book or make a donation, this is a free event. All donations will go toward the Turkey Stearnes Foundation.

Pre-registration required. Limited studio spots are available. The class and book reading will also be live-streamed via Zoom for all virtual attendees.

About the Author: Vanessa Ivy Rose is an author from Detroit. Born into a family of educators, she has utilized both her B.A. in Communication and Master’s in Teaching to help empower and elevate future generations. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, athletics has been a vital part of her journey (playing basketball overseas, in college and coaching). Combining these gifts, her purpose is to create positive change and radiate light. Learn more at www.hofdna.com