Rooftop Yoga & Skyline Views at The Willard
Sun salutations, skyline views, and a post-stretch mimosa? Not a bad Sunday lineup.
Shannon
May 22, 2026
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If your idea of balance includes both mindfulness and a rooftop drink, this one might be worth setting an alarm for. Kahlo and Co. Yoga is hosting a rooftop yoga session with instructor Adriana at The Willard on Sunday, May 31 from 10–11am, complete with downtown skyline views and a mimosa afterward. Honestly, even people who can’t touch their toes might be tempted by the terrace alone.
You can reserve your spot here.
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