a German on a Journey

It's been a busy few weeks, but in between all the wedding planning, I was able to squeeze in some time to check out two spots I have been meaning to visit in Asbury Park. Combine both locations in one day and you can spend a super relaxing weekend by the beach! In the Morning: Sunrise Yoga at The Asbury Hotel : Yes, you have to get up early for this one, but trust me, it's so worth it. This new  boutique hotel first opened its doors in May of 2016 and features an outdoor pool, rooftop bar, and event facilities, such as an open-air cinema and a space that can be rented for weddings. Since I started following them on social media, I noticed that they offer outdoor yoga Wednesdays - Sundays on their rooftop. I knew I had to check that out...yoga with ocean view...I'm in. Classes are at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the weekends. In my opinion, the earlier class is much more enjoyable because it does get pretty hot in the summer! After yoga, I had a refreshing drink at t

If you enjoy yoga, animals, AND giving back, you must check out  Oasis tlc , a non-profit organization that assists autistic individuals with living more independent lifestyles and integrating them in their local communities. Oasis fulfills their mission by running farm centers that provide meaningful work and healthy environments for the young adults who live there.  The event that my girl Amy and I had the opportunity to visit, was hosted by  Hot and Soul  yoga studio and took place on an actual farm in Red Bank, NJ. The real perk besides practicing some outdoor yoga with like-minded individuals, was that the property is home to numerous goats...and tons of baby goats that wandered around us while we enjoyed our stretches, twists, and inversions! The event organizers handed out food for the goats so that they would walk around while we practiced. I swear, put me in the middle of animals, and I am in heaven!  And the best part: there are TWO more events this summer! For