I was completely intrigued when I heard about “Bend and Brew”. Bend and Brew is a collaboration between Core Power Yoga and Mad Fox Brewing to bring together yoga and beer tasting. Yep, 2 totally unrelated and seemingly incongruous activities. I knew I wanted in though!
Bend and Brew
Admittedly, I am really not a beer drinker at all. I am, a lover of yoga and a fan of Core Power Yoga classes. I was intrigued by this unconventional blend and curious to check it out. Naturally, I roped in one of my fellow running buddies to join me and we set up our mats to see what was “on tap”.
Bend and Brew was held at Mad Fox Brewing-a local favorite Craft Beer hangout which happens to be next door to Core Power Yoga. Half of the restaurant was cleared out and ready for the yogis to set up their mats. We were then instructed to pick up our beer flights from the bar and place them at the front of our mats. That was a first!
The beer flight was arranged from lightest to darkest. As I mentioned, not a beer drinker, so I have no idea what exactly they were. I do know that I prefer the lighter beers as opposed to the ales.
A great class for beginner yogis. The vibe was very laid back and accepting of newer students. A group of about 20 students with 2 instructors provided a welcoming atmosphere with opportunities for hands on assistance. The beer tasting was creatively woven into our practice.
While in a forward fold or yogi squat we were instructed to take a sip of our beers. As I mentioned, not a big beer drinker here and I may have gotten a little tipsy by the end. Holding a yoga squat while balancing a beer is not easy!
I am embarrassed to admit I spilled a whole beer all over my yoga mat. That was also a first! In case you missed it a few weeks ago, this is the easiest & most efficient way to clean a yoga mat.
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A very fun way to socialize and get some great stretching and yoga in. I can’t wait to go back again with a few more of my fit friends. Tell me-Have you ever combined fitness/yoga with beer? Ever heard of Bend And Brew?
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I’ve heard of wine runs and beer runs where you get a free beverage at the end but never yoga. I think events like this are fun and a great outing for friends!
So much fun and a different!
This sounds right up my alley! LOL! Looks like fun.
I think you would love it!
I’m not a beer drinker either but this does sound fun! Hilarious that you spilled on your mat! Haha!
It was sure a first for me 🙂
I’m not much of a beer drinker either, but I still think this sounds like a lot of fun. My yoga studio occasionally has a wine night, but I’m pretty sure they drink after class. 🙂
It was lots of fun! Yes may have been easier to drink afterwards 🙂
How fun! I kind of assumed that it would be yoga first and then beer tasting afterward. I’m sure I would have spilled the beer too if I tried to drink it while doing yoga 🙂
It takes practice for sure!
These kind of things seem to be popping up everywhere in New England. My sisters gymnastic coach back at home in CT was just telling me about one she went to.
Yes they do seem to be gaining popularity around
ahh this looks like a blast! what a fun concept
It was really a fun change of pace
Haha! This sounds so fun! I might even be able to convince my husband to do THIS yoga class!
Yes exactly! There were tons of guys there and they were so funny the whole time
I’ve always wanted to try this! Looks so fun
It was such a fun change of pace
I had not heard of Bend and Brew until I saw your IG post – glad you had a fun time. The person on the mat next to me might get loaded because I really don’t like beer and I’d be gifting my beer to my neighbors! LOL
Well…something like that may have happened ha ha
ha ha ha….NO, I have not combined the two ((yet)) LOL I am not a beer drinker, either. I can drink it, but honestly…everything tastes the same to me (and not exactly good). I’d be tipsy, too, and probably spilling more than just beer on my mat if I’d have joined you 😉 This looks like a fun event, though!!
It was super fun! I never could have drank all of that beer and stayed upright 🙂
OH no! I hope you mat doesn’t permanently smell like beer! lol! OTherwise looks like a lot of fun!
ha ha I have washed it not to worry!
What a fun idea! While I am not a beer drinker either and have never done a class like this ….I do enjoy a glass of wine with my yoga at home! 🙂
It was lots of fun to try something new for sure
I love the look on your face in the first one “what on earth did I get myself into?”
And that is exactly how I felt!
This may be the only way I could get my fiance to do yoga with me, haha! I’m glad you had fun trying something a little bit different! I’d definitely check out an event like this in Philly!
My non yogi friend loved it