MARQUETTE, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Downtown Marquette Wednesday Night Farmers’ Market has only one week left. Here we take a look at some of the vendors.
There’s something for everyone at the downtown Marquette farmers market. Over the summer, we have profiled several local farms, local artisans, and some other vendors that are unique to farmers’ markets.
“My husband and I, this is our retirement fun and fund, and so we’re kind of in a partnership together. He has a lapidary machine. He cuts and polishes a lot of my stones,” said vendor Cindy Silva.
While cruising the market myself. I spotted people doing what looked like Tai Chi or Yoga, but it was actually Finnish Asahi, a no-impact movement program that uses stretching and controlled breathing as well as mindfulness.
“Asahi was invented to be something that is so accessible that there’s no excuse not to do it. It’s been made so that there’s no way to injure yourself. And it’s based on modern medical science.
Margaret Vainio is one of only five master Asahi trainers in the world. She came all the way from Finland for Asahi week to share and teach this graceful movement to others. Emily Heikkinen is learning to be a trainer.
“Four years ago, I met Margaret here at the farmers market, and I’m half Finnish, so of course, I’m interested, but I do yoga and those sorts of things, and I’m always looking for something else to keep fit and limber,” said Heikkinen.
Asahi week will run till next Wednesday. Below is a list of locations and scheduled sessions.
Schedule for Marquette’s 4th Annual Asahi Week
4th ANNUAL MARQUETTE ASAHI WEEK AUG 20 – 28
“FROM SUNRISE TO SUNRISE”
Featuring Finnish Modern Nordic Walking Instruction!
(Teacher trainings & NMU class require pre-registration. Other events donation-based/free)
Wed 8/20 6:30 am Sunrise Asahi at McCarty’s Cove
Wed 8/20 – Fri 8/22: 8 am–3 pm: Become a Modern Nordic Walking Trainer at NMU PEIF 241
Info & Registration: adrian@usamnwa.com (407)470 6675 (Cost $550)
Wed 8/20 10 am Asahi at Republic Beach, Republic, MI
Wed 8/20 5 pm Asahi and Modern Nordic Walking demos: Farmer’s Market
Thurs 8/21 11:30 Asahi at Aurora Fitness & Yoga, 1000 Country Lane, Ste 600, Ishpeming
Thurs 8/21 4 pm Asahi practice & intro to Nordic Walking Mattson Park
Thurs 8/21 6 pm Asahi in Central Park, Republic, MI
Fri 8/22 9:30 Asahi at Draver Park Trailhead Parking Lot, Big Bay, MI 49808
10 am Asahi at Republic Beach, Republic, MI
10:30 am Open Asahi class, Mqt. Senior Center, 300 W.Spring St.
Fri 8/22: 3 – 8 pm + Sat 8/23 : 9 am-5 pm: Become a Certified ASAHI Instructor at NMU PEIF 241
Info & Registration: agneslynn@me.com, (217)278 9187 (Cost $395)
Sat 8/23 12-12:45 pm: Free Public webinar: Asahi Nordic & Modern Nordic Walking:
Meet Your Weekly Exercise Quota with Two Simple Finnish Health Hacks NMU PEIF 241
2:30 pm: Asahi presentation at the Finn Fun Fest in Negaunee Township Hall
Sun 8/24 4 pm: Modern Nordic Walk & Asahi at Presque Isle
Mon 8/25 10 am-2 pm: Asahi at the NMU Fall Fest
10:30 am: Open Asahi class, Mqt. Senior Center, 300 W.Spring St.
Tues 8/26. 9:30 am: Asahi at Draver Park Trailhead Parking Lot, Big Bay, MI 49808
4 pm: NMU Asahi class (pre-registration required: 906 227 2528. Free for 62+)
6 pm: Asahi at Republic Beach, Republic, MI
Wed 8/27 6:30 am Sunrise Asahi at McCarty’s Cove
9:30 am Open Asahi Class at Negaunee YMCA
Thurs 8/28 4 pm Open class at NMU, outside the PEIF dance studio
More info on Asahi Week Events: dlbode149@gmail.com or ann.constance@yahoo.com
