Explore YOGAVILLE. 5 mile hike, some easy, some moderate

Explore Yogaville!
https://www.yogaville.org/about/
5 mile hike
Starting at Lotus Temple, walk
-by the James River,
-by Lotus Lake,
-up 400 steps to
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Chidambaram Shrine where Swami Satchidananda is entombed and who said his spirit will rest with those who visit
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Nataraj Shrine overlooking the Lotus Temple, the James River and over to the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is our lunch spot.

-over to the organic farm which produces a portion of the food for the vegetarian community
-Up the Alcove Trail, a scenic narrow, rocky trail along the creek bed with many scenic rock outcroppings and the meditation cave
-Then back to Lotus Shrine via the wooded Lotus Road.

Lotus Temple opens at 2pm. You will be on your own there to:

• View and meditate on the Temple
• visit the Temple book and gift shop.
• watch a video about the history of Yogaville

We will leave at 2:45pm. There will be a post hike stop at the James River brewery in Scottsville on the way back to Charlottesville

Fees & Such:

Of course for the carpool to work, some have to offer to drive so others can ride. Riders, please give your driver $5.00 to cover their expenses.

And for those who are interested, there will be an opportunity to stop at a nearby brewery for a post-hike refreshment and food.

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