Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism is holding several programs in the coming weeks, including a new yoga offering and a youth basketball contest.

JUST BREATHE: Gloucester PRT is sponsoring Just Breathe Yoga on Tuesdays from 9 to 10 a.m., April 6-27 and Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. April 8-29 at Beaverdam Park’s Whitcomb Lodge. This slower-paced class offers different levels of each pose to help increase flexibility, balance and strength. Single classes are $9 per class or $8 per class if you sign up for the whole month. Deadline is four days before each class.

LIL’ HOOPERS: A Lil’ Hoopers Skills Competition will be held on Saturday, April 17 at Ark Park. There are three age divisions: 8-9 year-olds (2-3 p.m.), 10-11 year-olds (3:15-4:15 p.m.) and 12-14 year-olds (4:30-5:30 p.m.), for boys and for girls. They will compete in an obstacle course, a shoot around and free throws, with awards. Check the Gloucester PRT Facebook page for a video showing you how to practice for th...