True, the fact that you can bring wine and snacks along to a painting class is a big part of Painting With a Twist's charm. In fact, it's a big part of what propelled the nationwide chain to its current level of stardom. But your license to sip and snack isn't the only reason to book a class here.

Katy locals also say the talented instructors are super friendly and fun to work with. No matter who's teaching the class that you book, you can expect the artist to guide you step by step as you create your very own masterpiece. No previous artistic experience is required; even total newbies can tackle the simple portraits with the help of the instructor. You might find yourself painting a tropical landscape, a modern reimagining of the Eiffel Tower, or simply a vase of flowers at Painting With a Twist.

Painting With a Twist
202 S. Fry Road
Katy, TX 77450
(832) 391-8858
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Even if you're a seasoned yogi, you might find something new to learn at Art Montage Yoga in Katy. The studio offers the practice of Forrest Yoga, which was designed by namesake Ana Forrest as a way to alleviate stress. It consists of challenging postures that help practitioners "embody spirit" and achieve a higher level of self-awareness. Through the practice, Forrest hoped people would come to heal from the stressors that plagued them.

Art Montage Yoga offers the practice straight-up, but also incorporates it into other classes like the Hot YogArtCORE. In this class, the temperature is kicked up to about 90 degrees to help deepen your poses (and protect against injury) while you move through Forrest Method sequences, most of which focus on the abdominal region. If you're looking for a more traditional yoga practice, try the 75-Minute Hot Hatha, which uses the same heat but offers more familiar poses and sequences.

Art Montage Yoga
2501 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(855) 666-8243
www.artmontageyoga.com
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