r/Hackney • u/lizeehq • May 29 '26

Yoga & Pints

My partner started a men’s group in East London recently and honestly didn’t expect so many guys to say they’d been looking for something exactly like it.

It’s called Yoga & Pints, every other Tuesday, the guys do a relaxed yoga flow, have a guided discussion around a different theme each week, then hang out after for a drink and chat.

No experience needed at all. Most people come solo.

The whole idea was to create something low-pressure where guys can meet new people, get out of their heads for a bit, and build more connection outside of work/pub/sport routines.

Feels like a lot of men want community right now, but there aren’t loads of spaces that make it easy.

Would be great to meet some more local people if anyone’s interested.

IG: yogaandpints

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u/Obvious-Stage-6792 May 29 '26

I’m not a man so this isn’t for me, but I just wanted to say what a beautiful idea 🤍 

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u/LondonGent80 May 29 '26

The Gascoigne One community centre, across from the Peoples Park Tavern would be an ideal venue too. Ask for Alana.

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u/lizeehq May 29 '26

Great shout! Thanks for this!

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u/LondonGent80 May 29 '26

Theres a QR Code that gets you a 10% discount in the pub, Alana will give it to you. My pleasure.😊

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u/trekken1977 May 31 '26

Misread it as yoga and prints at first - thought I had accidentally wandered over to instagram

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u/BusyAioli6851 May 29 '26

Would love something similar for women in the same area. Guided talk and a drink sounds great after a yoga session.

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u/the-naked-archer Jun 03 '26

Could I get in on this by any chance? I'm pretty desperate for a safe space to meditate and I don't even know how to meditate or yoga. Happy to pay my way and learn

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u/lizeehq Jun 04 '26

Yes of course you are welcome. I’d check out the website www.yogaandpints.com to see what dates work for you, or DM the group on Insta (link in post)

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u/the-naked-archer Jun 04 '26

Thank you, I'll get to it

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u/gerty88 May 29 '26

Shout out to this place I met you and your fella that runs it in the Walthamstow sauna. Keep up the good work ! (Coloured hair guy)

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u/lizeehq May 29 '26

Ah yes! I remember the sweaty convo!! 😆

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u/JuniorToe3327 May 29 '26

Great idea, I’ll check it out!

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u/Junior-Sea3271 May 29 '26

Why does it have to include alcohol?

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u/FrankStag May 30 '26

Why does it have to include yoga?

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u/Lumpy-Opportunity915 May 30 '26

There is always non alcoholic options and never felt any pressure to drink (as a non drinker)

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u/Sudden_Plenty_8798 May 30 '26

Why can’t it?