There’s a triathlon for mindfulness, and it’s as cool as it sounds.
We’ve all heard of a normal triathlon right? Some of the most talented athletes compete in these three part competitions, but what about the rest of us? What if we want to have an exhilarating experience like these athletes do? Well, today I’ve discovered an extremely cool event that gives us the best of both worlds.
This event is hosted by Wanderlust, an organization dedicated to promoting mindfulness in all of its forms. They host events like these all over the world. The event is titled Wanderlust 108 Twin Cities. It is taking place at Harriet Island Park in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 1st. Wanderlust has a variety of activities prepared from 7:30 am-3:30pm. The tickets are $45, but there is a bright side: some of the money does go to No Kid Hungry.
The main segments of the triathlon are as follows: First there is a 5k that you can walk or run. This is great news because it means that we don’t have to train for a marathon prior to attending this event. The next segment is a yoga flow session, and based on the description, it basically sounds like it just turns into a huge dance party. They even have a DJ playing music during it. Make sure to bring your yoga mat with you! The final segment is a 30 minute meditation. Their website claims that these meditations are conducted by world renowned professionals. The meditation session for the event will be conducted by Noah Levine. I’d imagine this could give you a real sense of community in the world of mindfulness which is super important if you’re a beginner.
After the triathlon, there are also a variety of bonus classes that you can take. There’s an acroyoga class, meaning it combines acrobatics and yoga. Apparently there are a lot of partner moves in this class, so this would be a great one to try out with a friend. There’s also an AlReal yoga class. This is essentially an aerial yoga class where you do everything in mid-air! It certainly would be a unique experience. There’s an essential oils workshop where you can learn the basics of how to incorporate essential oils into your everyday life. They have a flow and restore yoga class, which is a type of cool-down yoga. This would be especially beneficial if you’re one of the brave souls that actually ran the 5k! My favorite exercise would have to be the hooping session. The instructor would teach you how to hoop and you’d learn a few tricks. You don’t even have to bring your own hoop! I’ve recently gotten into hooping and I absolutely love it! I’d highly recommend it to anyone. There will also be a discussion regarding how music is selected by the DJs that work the triathlon. This is a great way to learn how to make your own playlists for when you practice yoga. There’s a session called OM walking which will basically be a walking meditation. I would highly encourage people to try this one out because I’ve always found walking meditations to be really satisfying. The final workshop is a photography workshop. Personally, I’m not exactly sure how this relates to mindfulness, but if you’re like me and find photography interesting, I’d imagine this would be a cool class to take.
You can pick from the four different time slots of these classes to take after the triathlon. If you’re thinking about doing this I would register online for these classes quickly because spots are already filling up! There’s also a Kula market you can visit. There will be vendors selling a variety of items from essential oils to yoga gear. There’s also plenty of places to get food including the True North Cafe.
This event is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before and I think it’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their mindfulness practice and meet people with similar interests. If you end up going to this event and want more from Wanderlust, they have four studios worldwide, they have an online shop, and they provide instructional videos on their website.
What do you think of this event? Have any of you been to an event like this before? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
Remember: Everyone starts as a beginner, if they can do it so can you!
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