Yoga: The New Bachelorette Party
Gather your girls, a few pink feather boas, and a gaudy beauty pageant sash that says "Bachelorette!" It's wedding season—and with that comes the rehearsal dinner, the bridal shower, the next-day brunch, and of course the infamous bachelor/bachelorette party. It can all be overwhelming whether you're the bride or groom, a member of the wedding party, or a regular wedding guest. No matter what your role in the big day, it's the perfect time to do lots of yoga.
If you're not (ahem) married to the traditional customs that come with all of the pre- and post-wedding events, consider opting for a yoga session instead. Hire a yoga teacher that specializes in wedding events (yogaforweddings.com) or simply ask a local teacher to lead the festivities. It's healthier—and certainly more wholesome—than a night of cocktails and strippers, lets guests off the hook from buying yet another casserole dish, and is so much more gratifying that playing a how-well-do-you-know-the-couple game.
Have any of you attended or hosted a yoga wedding event?
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Comments
My girlfriends and I are taking a mini-staycation here in Chicago right before my best friend's wedding. My favorite yoga teacher is doing a private class for our group! Then we're spending the rest of the day at the Art Institute, the beach, and finishing with dinner. Soooooo much more fun than a night of drinking. Yea Yoga-Parties!!!
Posted by: Julie | May 7, 2009 5:03 AM
Yes! We had a yoga class after my bridal luncheon/shower in 2001 and it was such a calm yet fun way to connect with each other. It also helped people in the group who would have never done yoga try it for the first time! Eight years later it's still a great memory and more fulfilling than a drunken party.
Posted by: christina | June 6, 2009 6:10 PM