Yoga Hiking

​WE ARE A SEASONAL GROUP THAT MEETS MAINLY SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL IN BEAUTIFUL LOCATIONS! Our events are on Saturdays 10AM-12PM.

Hiking and practicing yoga outside in the fresh air leaves you feeling uplifted, centered, and peaceful. Combining these two great activities brings a perfectly well-rounded workout to the body and meditative ease to the mind. In warm weather months, we meet regularly in various parks and trails. Each event starts with a theme from yoga philosophy, intention setting, and warm up. Then we hike for about 60 minutes, enjoying the company of nature and each other. Light hearted conversation about yoga and life is encouraged! We stop at intervals for water breaks and to use tree trunks or rocks as our props for a few standing asana ('poses') and upper body warm ups. The total hiking distance is usually 2+ miles. We stop at an appropriate spot for about 45+ minutes of yogasana. We can jump right into the main practice of Vinyasa flows and Hatha stretches since we are already nicely warmed up from the hike and earlier yoga warm up. The entire event lasts about 2 hours. Please arrive 10 minutes before the posted starting time as we will begin on time.
Almost all the hikes are easy to moderate level, although we may come across a steep slope from time to time, and we walk at a moderate pace. The yoga portion is for ALL LEVELS with options offered in a small group setting. All ages and experience levels with yoga and hiking are welcome, although you need to be comfortable walking and being active for the duration of the event. Well behaved children at least 8 years old, participating with parent/guardian, are welcome. Sorry, NO dogs at our events.
Please wear hiking boots/walking shoes and loose clothing appropriate for stretching. Bring your yoga mat and drinking water. Other items you make want include snacks, insect repellent, sun block, small towel for wiping sweat, sun glasses, and a hat.

Events may be canceled one day before if there are not a minimum of 3 yogis joining.

About me: I have practiced Hatha yoga since 1993, receiving my first instructor's certificate while living in Japan where I was a long time resident. I have also received RYT200 training at CrossRoads in Plantsville, CT and advanced training (RYT300) at Yogadarshanam in Mysore, India in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. I have Yoga Alliance ERYT500, and am registered with YA (see https://www.yogaalliance.org/TeacherPublicP...). I have led individual and group yoga classes for over 10 years. I started hiking regularly in 2003 and since 2008 have organized a local hiking group that goes out several times a month.

The event and class fee is $15.00 per participant for outside events. Please pay by credit card when you RSVP. Discounted 5-class packages are also separately at https//www.yogaforhikers.org. Anyone who cancels at least 2 hours before the event starting time will receive a full refund. You will receive a full refund if I must cancel an event because of inclement weather. Forecasts on weather.com of 50% or greater chance of rain will lead to cancellation. I will make every effort to notify participants of a cancellation as early as possible.
For any indoor events, fees and refund policies will be determined in consultation with venue managers.
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