The Wino Yogi
Frances Hickey
Will Yoga For Wine!
I have been studying and practicing yoga since high school. I began teaching in 2012 on Nantucket, MA after completing my first training in Nicaragua. Since starting the practice, the mat has been home to me for healing, connection, and self-discovery. I am continually humbled by and grateful for the incredible lessons that this practice provides.
I’ve also been a passionate wine lover since high school. (A little early, I know… but that’s what you get with an Italian father!) Once I could legally serve and sell wine, I began working in the industry. I learned so much those first few years working for a small, family-owned wine store on Nantucket. It sparked a fire in me to pursue more education and training in the wine world. Since then, I have completed multiple certification courses and exams and have shifted more into the production side of the industry.
After many years of teaching yoga, learning, and working with wine, I created Wine and unWind in 2015 to create a space that brings people together who are interested in wellness and curious about wine. I want to make learning and talking about wine less intimidating, more relaxed, and fun for everyone. I believe, through mindful movement, connecting to nature, and creating community, we can all live more balanced, peaceful, and joyful lives. Drinking wine on a vineyard (or garden, beach, patio…wherever really) in yoga pants is a pretty good way to start!
Drink Wine, Love Hard.
Cheers and Namaste!
Education and Certification
RYT 500 SchoolYoga Institute - Nicaragua and Peru
Introductory Sommelier through The Court of Master Sommeliers
The Wine and Spirits Education Trust Level 3 with Merit
Certified Specialist of Wine (Student) with The Society of Wine Educators