Describe your perfect Saturday. Does it involve a solid workout followed by a delicious brunch with friends? For me, that’s an ideal weekend itinerary so this weekend I joined Ketanga for a Brunch & Burn event: a sweat session at Refine Method followed by a group brunch at Westville.
We met at Refine West Village at 12:45 and went through a 50-minute HIIT workout. I’ve taken a few classes are Refine and am a fan of the style. It’s intense without being impossible and you leave feeling like you got a really good workout, yet not like you’re going to die. Since we didn’t shower before brunch, it was a perfect type of class to take for a Brunch & Burn, even though we worked hard, we weren’t disgusting at the brunch table 🙂
This was my first time at the West Village Refine and it’s really nice. The studio space is clean and bright, there’s a small shower area with two showers, nice bathrooms and easy to use lockers.
After the workout we walked a few blocks to Westville. I LOVE Westville, I’ve never gotten a bad meal there. This round I got the hakshuka and a bloody mary. A perfect way to refuel after Refine.
Going beyond the workout and meal, Ketanga brought together a great group of people! I brought one friend along and was happy to have the opportunity to meet new NYC fitness fanatics. If you’re looking to connect with new people in the city, whether you’ve lived here for years or are new to the area, this is a great introduction.
Ketanga hosts fitness retreats as well as a variety of NYC events. This event was $40 and included class at Refine Method, a cocktail at brunch, your next class free at Refine and a bonus little gift from Lole Yoga (hairbands and a coupon), you pay for the actual brunch.
Thanks Ketanga for having me and I look forward to attending future events!
*photos by me & Ketanga
