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Mason offers free Dia de los Muertos yoga session Nov. 1

By Mason-Deerfield Times staff · October 23, 2026 · 1 min read

A rolled yoga mat beside orange marigold flowers and a lit candle. — A rolled yoga mat rests beside marigold flowers and a candle, symbols associated with Dia de los Muertos. AI-generated illustration / Surround Sound Media

Mason Community Center will host a free yoga session tied to Dia de los Muertos, the traditional Day of the Dead observance, on Sunday, Nov. 1.

The event runs from 9 to 10:30 a.m. It blends the cultural celebration with mindfulness and healing through yoga, according to Mason Recreation on X.

The session is free and open to the community. Additional details, including instructor information, had not been posted as of Oct. 19.

Residents can find more programming at the Mason Community Center through the city's CenterPoint page.

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