A free L.A. hike, yoga and a sound bath under the full moon? Here's how to join

"As the last bit of the afternoon sun beamed down on a patch of grass right outside Elysian Park, hikers unfurled yoga mats and stretched beside a busy street. Dogs tugged at their leashes. William Vazquez moved through the crowd, greeting familiar faces and welcoming new ones. He asked for a show of hands: "Who's here for the first time?" At least half the group raised their hands. L.A. local Vazquez, who founded We Explore Earth, a nonprofit outdoor group, welcomed and introduced himself."

"The group hosts free community hikes, cleanups and nature experiences across Los Angeles. Its most popular event - a full moon hike capped with yoga, a sound bath and stargazing - happens every month, timed to the moonrise, and often draws dozens of newcomers. These experiences rotate between Elysian Park and Griffith Park. The gatherings are open to all ages and experience levels and are substance-free by design."

We Explore Earth hosts free community hikes, cleanups and nature experiences across Los Angeles. The group's most popular event is a monthly full moon hike timed to the moonrise and capped with yoga, a sound bath and stargazing. Events rotate between Elysian Park and Griffith Park and typically draw 50 to 60 attendees, with RSVPs capped at 100. Gatherings are open to all ages and experience levels and are substance-free. Hikes are short—usually one mile up and one mile down—and include 30 minutes of yoga and a 30-minute sound bath under the rising moon. Participants receive trash grabbers and engage in a cleanup component. Founder William Vazquez welcomes newcomers and connects events to seasonal themes like the sturgeon moon.

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