Who would have thought that beer and yoga can go hand in hand? As per the Yoganonymous website, a 'Beer Yoga' class does exist. These classes are already available in various states such as New York, Charleston, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Washington, Portland, San Diego, Dallas, and more.
As per the website, 'Beer Yoga' doesn't mean doing poses while intoxicated. It is in fact a class where students would have their yoga sessions in a brewery which participants are invited to grab a drink and socialize to pump their endorphins. It is also a great way for yogis to meet other people and built an "off the mat" relationship.
One yoga teacher in Charleston stated that Beer Yoga is good for interested participants that are too shy.
"Generally, it's people who have no interest in going to a studio. Or they want to try yoga but are too shy to go to a studio."
As per the Chicago Tribune, Jennifer Breen, who's been teaching beer and yoga classes in Chicago it is a good way make her students feel comfortable during her classes.
Breen said that yoga/beer events may be an ideal introduction for people-especially men-into the world of yoga. However, she ensures the alcoholic component doesn't overshadow the essence of yoga.
As per Breen, she makes it a point to incorporate the yoga philosophy in her classes.
"I make sure to incorporate the yoga philosophy and the mindfulness behind it," she said. "It's not just an arbitrary 'hey, let's do exercise and drink a bunch of beer.'
Another Yoga teacher Mikki Trowbridge shared her "Beer Yoga" teaching experience on the Well + Good website.
"We see that yoga and beer really complement each other quite nicely in terms of bringing people together, people are naturally drawn to the friendly, laid back atmosphere of breweries and feel welcomed in a way they might not at a yoga studio,"
