If you’re a beer aficionado who likes developing strength, flexibility, and a sense of well-being, you’ll want to roll out a mat at the annual KLCC Brewfest this weekend. KLCC’s Brian Bull reports on the trend of “beer yoga.”
The event is being coordinated by Stop, Drop, and Yoga, which already holds beer-yoga classes at the Public House in Springfield. Its lead instructor, Benjamin Wilkinson, says the concept is simple.
“It’s yoga plus beer," he says, chuckling. "And traditionally we do the yoga first, then we drink the beer afterwards.
"However, the idea is to combine some of your favorite things. Adding yoga to a beer festival is just one more way to enjoy that festival.”
Wilkinson says there’s two beer-yoga sessions Saturday afternoon, and all are welcome regardless of experience.
“Come for the 'ohm', stay for the ale. However, if you’re a lager fan, we don’t discriminate.”
As to what Wilkinson likes to drink after yoga?
“I’m a big fan of open fermented sours," he tells KLCC.
"There’s nothing like a little mindfulness to put you in the place to drink and enjoy a complex and interesting beer.”
The sessions are free to all Brewfest participants.
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