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Just because there’s more widespread cannabis legalization doesn’t necessarily mean there are more places to legally consume it. For example, across the nation, it is illegal to consume or even bring cannabis on to Federal lands. This includes national parks, monuments, and forests, recreation areas, as well as 245 million acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management, accounting for 1/10 of America’s land mass.
Of the legal states, New York has some of the most permissive consumption laws, which essentially follow cigarette and vaping rules. These regulations forbid smoking in any establishment or public space that is subject to New York’s clean air laws, leaving few, if any, indoor options. Even in Colorado, marijuana’s elder statesman, there are only three fully licensed and 21+ consumption sites. Most states are in some similar early stage of allowing consumption lounges, or are without lounges entirely.
For many consumers, part of the cannabis experience is to enjoy it with others — just like you can with a beer or cocktail. Unless and until there are more legal spots for people to smoke together, creative minds are stepping in and starting private cannabis clubs, personal cannabis groups, painting and smoking cannabis classes, and even churches where people can consume with other like-minded folks. Here’s a sampling of what’s out there.
Private Cannabis Clubs
Private cannabis clubs can take a lot of different shapes — especially if you think of them less like a dance club or bar, for example, and more like a private space where owners charge a fee for adults 21 and older to consume cannabis on the premises.
Private cannabis clubs or lounges may charge a fee or subscription. Photo credit: Shutterstock
If you’re into a bar-like vibe you could certainly find it, but there are a lot of other spaces out there like speakeasies, coffee shops, lounges, smoke shops, and more. For the most part, these are BYOC (bring your own cannabis) ventures, so be prepared by bringing your own product, and check ahead to see what kind of consumption they allow onsite.
Cannabis and Yoga
Another place cannabis consumers seem to come together is around cannabis and yoga, an ancient body, breath, and practice that originated in Northern India. It’s believed that the Vedas (Hindu holy texts) placed cannabis among its five holy plants, and that cannabis lover Lord Shiva offered the herb to his followers.
Cannabis and yoga classes are very popular right now. Photo credit: Shutterstock
Some modern day yogis say that cannabis can help relax the airways to help breathe deeper, while some strains can provide a high that could put you in closer touch with both body and mind. There’s no shortage of opportunities for people who want to do a little stoned yoga, especially in wellness-minded towns like Los Angeles and Seattle. Do a little web searching on yoga and weed in your area and you’re likely to find something near you.
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Published: June 23, 2022
Founder & Interim Editor of L.A. Cannabis News
