Eat, Pray, Move During a Rejuvenating Urban Yoga Retreat February 19, 2012

- Walking meditation class to unwind even on the bustling streets of New York
- Multi-level yoga class that will satisfy beginners and experts alike
- Enjoy a vegan tasting menu and learn about its health benefits

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to escape to an idyllic beach on a yoga retreat for a week? On a related note, wouldn’t it be wonderful if time, money and responsibility weren’t an obstacle?

Certified yoga instructor Erin Lewis is adapting her Mediterranean holiday getaways to Manhattan that will let you unwind right here in the city. The mini “urban retreat” will encompass eating amazing cuisine, praying in mindful contemplation, and moving through powerful poses.

She’ll guide you through the techniques of walking meditation along the scenic trails in the Upper East Side’s Carl Schurz Park and instruct an hour-long yoga class to help you loosen up, before you head to the V-Note Bistro to enjoy a vegan tasting menu where the chef will explain the philosophy behind the meal and the benefits of maintaining a healthy food lifestyle.

Cost of food is included in the price of the SideTour. Mats will be provided for the yoga class, but feel free to bring your own. In case of adverse weather (rain or below 30F), an indoor meditation session will take place at New York Yoga on 1629 York Avenue, by 86th Street.