Wine. Yoga. 360 degree views of Lake Michigan and downtown Chicago. One of my favorite yoga instructors in the city. Wine.
Did I mention that I had a great night last night?
The Vino and Vinyasa event at The W Hotel Lakeshore combined a majority of my favorite things (if someone would have thrown in Christmas carols, I would have been beside myself). 55 people getting their yoga on in the incredible Altitude room, unreal views, and a glass of wine at the uber chic Wave Lounge made for one of those evenings where you go “I can’t believe I get to do this.”
It never ceases to inspire me to see people make the choice to be invest in their health after work when they could have instead chosen to go home and sit on the couch. I saw 55 people take the time to be good and connect to themselves so that they, in turn, will be able to offer up more light and love to everyone they come in contact with. Totally powerful stuff. The fabulous Jonny Vu was there, Leah from Bright Pink, my lulu girls, girlfriends from Lincoln Park… like I said, powerful evening!
Getting back into yoga full force post-marathon feels A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. I attribute getting through the marathon entirely to continuing to practice during my training. It feels really good to give my body some yoga love for hanging in there with me through 26.2 miles of pounding the pavements.
Namaste and Happy Hump Day!
(“I’m gonna make you girls a Hump Day treat!” Name the movie….)