“Exercise, or drinks with friends?” Now, local workouts pairing spirits with sweat sessions, you can easily do both. Torch calories and then unwind with a beverage or two at these various watering holes (pun intended).
Pints & Poses
Start your Sunday with sun salutations and suds at Circle Brewing Co. Enjoy a pint of beer after a hatha yoga class, which takes place amid the brewery’s barrels and tents. Once in a blue moon, the event also features a theme, such as a Harry Potter edition. $12,circlebrewing.com
Movements & Mimosas
Strike a (yoga) pose as you admire the beautiful scenery of the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden at this monthly outdoor class. After the hatha yoga workout, roam the verdant grounds with a mimosa in hand. $20, UMLAUF members; $30, non-members,umlaufsculpture.org
Vino Vinyasa
Who knew learning could be this much fun? Participants receive an educational wine tasting after a vinyasa yoga session, during which the instructor drops some oenological know- how. Vino Vinyasa offers events around town as well as private classes. $25 and up,vinovinyasayoga.com
East Side Beer Runners
Kick off your happy hour with a jog around the East Side. Hops & Grain Brewing hosts a running group every Wednesday night—and the craft brewery rewards your efforts with a free pint after the run. We’ll toast to that! Free,hopsandgrain.com
Detox Retox Repeat
Break a sweat poolside at the W Austin, which hosts a TruFusion yoga or boot camp–style workout every Sunday morning in August on its WET Deck. After you exercise, sip a free cocktail from Juice Society and stick around for the hotel’s spirited Soundwave pool party. $30,w-hotels.marriott.com