Now this is an exercise routine I could maybe get into ...

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There is new trend popping up in breweries across the nation that has come to be known as Bew-ga or Yoga  + Beer. This. Is. A. Thing.

The AP called it "detox and retox" but essentially what's going on here is that breweries in NY state as well as across the country have been making some of their floor space available to yoga teachers to host classes offering a tasty craft brew as a reward for completion.

Which is drawing in participants that wouldn't normally be a part of a yoga class but since this class is in a brewery (not a yoga studio) and offers a hoppy reward people are feeling more comfortable and adventurous. At the same time the breweries get to tap into the female demographic since typically yoga classes are predominately women.

Hey, the best way to get me into any activity is to offer me booze! I guess the beer consumption depends on the class some offer it post yoga and some you can enjoy throughout. I'm not to sure how graceful we'll all look trying to do yoga poses after a couple of pints but if its all in the name of health and fitness, I'm in.

I've found a couple places in NYC and one place in Rochester currently holding Brew-ga sessions but nothing (that i could find) as of yet in the Capitol Region.We may have to get the word going here and get something started however, if you know of any spot (besides your living room) offering beer-ga sessions shoot me an e-mail and fill a girl in!

Cheers!

Credit: Justin Sullivan / Staff
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