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88 MARCH 2018 NORTHSHOREMAG.COM Local breweries and wineries offering group tness classes give new meaning to the word "cooldown." By Alexandra Pecci BELLY UP TO THE BARRE It's a familiar sight every January: Gyms crowded with new members and the side- walks packed with runners who are doing their best to make good on their New Year's resolu- tion to exercise, prioritize tness, or lose weight. But by the time March rolls around, many of those well-intentioned souls have slid back into old habits and routines that include hitting the couch more often than hitting the gym. at's why we invite you to make a dierent kind of resolution this spring, one that involves working out, trying something new, and indulging in some locally made beer or wine. roughout the North Shore and beyond, some of our favorite breweries and wineries are oering not only tasty tipples but also tness classes and events for their patrons. You can nd classes close to home at Oak & Iron Brewing Co. in Andover, which oers "everything from kickboxing to yoga to general tness" classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, according to Jim Cass, the brewery's president. Or head south to Somer- ville, where you'll nd boot camps and yoga at Aeronaut Brewing Company. Plenty of wineries and breweries hold special one-o events, too, so be sure to keep an eye on their calendars. Here's a closer look at a few more. BENT WATER BREWING CO., LYNN Lots of breweries oer yoga with their beers; but not many actually include the beers in the yoga routine itself. Yogis at the twice-monthly Yoga in the Taproom event at Bent Water Brewing Co. actually incorporate the beer of their choice from any on tap at the end of the class during the nal pose, Warrior II, says Robin Leopoldo, the brewery's social media and brand manager. "ey get into the pose and then drink a taster from the arm that is up in the air," she says. ere's also the under Squad Running Club, which comes back to the taproom for a beer after their / I N D E P T H / weekly run around town. Look for favorite beers like the Boris peanut butter and chocolate porter, as well as seasonal beers like the double IPA "Kathleen," coming in March. Yoga classes 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays twice monthly ($8 for yoga and beer); run club ursdays 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (check website for dates and details); bentwaterbrewing.com WILLOW SPRING VINEYARDS, HAVERHILL With its rustically beautiful and sustainably powered 18th-century barn nestled among woodlands and vines, Willow Spring Vineyards in Haverhill is always an idyllic spot for wine tastings and other events. But add yoga into that picture and things get even more blissful. Local yoga teacher Sheila Wescott leads the classes there, which are an hour long and are held outside near the winery's outdoor re pit during nice weather but move into the barn when the weather's not cooperating. Her vinyasa ow yoga classes are made even more peaceful and invigorating by the beautiful atmosphere. Yoga at Bent Water in Lynn actually incorporates beer into the routine. PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELISE SINAGRA