Exploring the intersection of cannabis and fitness: insights from HighYoga's mindful exercise sessions
In the heart of New York City, Emily Fabri, the founder of HighYoga NYC, is revolutionising the wellness scene by blending cannabis and yoga. Her innovative approach aims to deepen the yoga experience and increase physical awareness for participants.
HighYoga classes begin with a unique "pre-yoga vibe," where participants chat, take hits, and settle into the dispensary space. Fabri, a longtime cannabis user and educator, explains that there are various ways to consume cannabis, including edibles, dabs, tinctures, drinks, and topical lotions.
Fabri believes that cannabis can help practitioners become calmer and more regulated beings, elevating the yoga practice to what she calls “new highs.” She emphasises the importance of education on safe and effective consumption, noting that different methods can impact the yoga experience differently.
By combining movement with cannabis consumption, HighYoga can help people tap into their senses and feel more aligned in their day-to-day life. The classes incorporate cannabis-friendly language and remind students to imagine taking a puff of cannabis as they breathe in.
Participants often feel more in tune with their bodies and experience movement on a deeper level when using cannabis alongside yoga compared to practicing yoga alone. After the class, there is a smoke session where Fabri continues educating her students about cannabis products and strains.
Cannabis affects everyone differently, and it can lead to anxiety in some cases. Fabri reminds us that everyone has a different relationship with their body, and wellness does not have to be rigid or traditional. She aims to create a judgment-free space where people can pair their workout with conscious and safe cannabis use.
Studies suggest that the combination of cannabis and yoga can enhance the benefits of the drug and create a deeper sense of awareness and calm. Fabri's vision for the future includes 21+ only gyms offering cannabis-infused yoga across Manhattan.
HighYoga NYC holds weekly classes inside dispensaries and different spaces across New York City. Fabri's vision is not just about combining cannabis and yoga; it's about integrating cannabis more fully into the mainstream wellness community.
References:
[1] HighYoga NYC participant reports [2] Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, 2018 [3] Journal of Psychopharmacology, 2015 [4] British Journal of Pharmacology, 2012
- Emily Fabri, the founder of HighYoga NYC, is not only revolutionizing the wellness scene in New York City by blending cannabis and yoga, but also envisions a future where mainstream wellness communities integrate cannabis fully.
- In addition to teaching yoga, Fabri emphasizes the importance of education on safe and effective consumption of various cannabis products, such as edibles, dabs, tinctures, drinks, and topical lotions, in creating a deeper yoga experience.
- The combination of cannabis and yoga can lead to a deeper sense of awareness and calm, as suggested by studies, and Fabri's classes encourage students to use cannabis-friendly language and techniques, such as imagining taking a puff of cannabis as they breathe in, to enhance their yoga practice.
