NYC Shoutout. Join the Handstand World Record.

July 23rd, 2019 • BY

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 Lara Heimann, physical therapist and celebrated yoga pioneer who champions inner strength and intelligent, sustainable movement, has partnered with NYC Department of Transportation Summer Streets for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title attempt on Saturday, August 3. At the Foley Square rest stop, Heimann will kick off the first Saturday of Summer Streets, an annual city celebration, with more than 400 participants, as they attempt to break the record for the most people doing a handstand.

Set in Belgium by the Braderie Comity of Wevelgem in September of 2006, the current GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for this stunt is 399 people. With the theme of freedom during this year’s Summer Streets, where nearly seven miles of New York City’s streets are open to the public to play, run, walk, and bike, Heimann will lead participants through a 45-minute LYT™method yoga class prior to the stunt activation, which will be observed and approved by an official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Adjudicator. Open to all levels, Heimanm’s LYT™ class will prepare participants for the movement on to their hands through a series of exercises to instill strength and confidence. 

“With the theme of this year’s Summer Streets being freedom, what better way to celebrate freedom than through the body?” explains Lara. “Doing a handstand expands what we think we are capable of on our mats which in turn expands what we believe we can do in our lives. It is the ultimate expression of freedom.”

Pre-registration is recommended but not required. The first 400 guests to check in on-site at Foley Square will receive a commemorative gift and digital photograph. 

EVENT SCHEDULE.

7:00 a.m.- 7:45 a.m.: Participant check-in

8:00 a.m.- 8:45 a.m.: LYT Yoga class with Lara Heimann

8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: World record attempt

9:15 a.m.: Celebrate!

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ ATTEMPT REGISTRATION.

Pre-registration is not required but strongly recommended at https://www.movementbylara.com/events/worldrecord

All participants are encouraged to wear appropriate yoga or fitness attire and must bring a yoga mat.

EVENT LOCATION.

Foley Square is located in the Civic Center neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. The triangular park is bordered by Worth Street to the north, Centre Street to the east, and Lafayette Street to the West. Foley Square is accessible by the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, A and C trains.