If you are interested in booking private individual or group sessions in the Tahoe area this summer, please email erica@yogatrade.com for availability.
TAHOE OUTDOOR YOGA - MINDFUL ADVENTURE PROJECT
COMMUNITY & DONATION BASED
Blending nature, yoga, meditation, adventure, wellness, and sustainability. Yoga for EVERYONE!
JUNE - JULY - AUGUST 2015, LAKE TAHOE!
COMMUNITY CLASSES START JUNE 10, 2015 AND RUN THRU THE END OF AUGUST.
WEDNESDAYS 8:30AM, NATURE INSPIRED YOGA AT KIVA BEACH
Start your Wednesday mornings connecting with nature, meditation, and slow flow yoga on the beach. All levels welcome. Please bring towel, blanket, or yoga mat. After class optional beach clean up, or jump in the lake! Class starts at 8:30am and runs just over and hour.
*Recommendation for the early bird crowd...come early and enjoy serene peaceful meditation or a glassy Stand Up Paddle board session!
DONATION BASED. ($5-$10 Suggested Donation)
No reservation/confirmation necessary, just show up!
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take 89 North from the "Y", about a 1/2 mile past Camp Richardson take a right on Heritage Way (the sign says Historic Tallac Site), at the fork stay LEFT on Tallac Way (the sign says Tallac Point/Lake Access) towards Kiva Beach. Park in main lot, take main trail to beach, stay left and walk out to flat sandy area where Taylor Creek meets the lake.
SUMMER 2015 // THURSDAYS 8:30AM, YOGA HIKES!
Start the first part of your Thursdays this summer exploring Tahoe nature with a Mindful Adventure Yoga Hike! We will meet at the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek no later than 8:15am and leave at 8:30am by carpooling to the trailhead. The hikes will vary due to the day and the group. We will start either at Emerald Bay Eagle Point, Bay View Trailhead (Emerald Bay vicinity), or Fallen Leaf Lake. Plan to hike 3-4 miles on a moderate trail. We will blend the practices of meditation, nature, adventure, yoga, ecology, and sustainability. We should be finished and back to the Taylor Creek parking lot no later than 12:30pm. This will be a very fun, inspiring, and healthy Tahoe morning.
DONATION BASED. ($20 Suggested Donation)
*Reservation/Confirmation is mandatory for the Thursday Yoga Hikes. Please check in no later than the Wednesday night before at 8pm by email: erica@yogatrade.com Thanks!
Don't forget to bring: water, snacks, sun protection, hat, good walking shoes, light towel or sarong (you don't need a yoga mat), camera, a swimsuit if you want to jump in the lake, and layers for mountain weather.
We love animals, but most of these trails do not allow pets:) Children are welcome!
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take 89 North from the "Y", about 1/2 mile past Camp Richardson turn right at Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek. Park in the main lot and meet at the bench in the parking lot where the red "Trolley Stop" sign is located.
*For more outdoor yoga this summer in Tahoe; private yoga instruction, advanced hikes, backcountry Mindful Adventures, Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga Adventures, custom group trips, or to schedule different days for Kiva Beach Yoga or Yoga Hikes:
CONTACT HERE
JULY & AUGUST 2014, LAKE TAHOE!
WEDNESDAYS 8AM, YOGA AT KIVA BEACH
Start your Wednesday mornings connecting with nature, meditation, and yoga on the beach. All levels welcome. Please bring towel, blanket, or yoga mat. After class optional beach clean up, or jump in the lake! Class starts at 8am and runs just over and hour.
DONATION BASED.
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take 89 North from the "Y", about a 1/2 mile past Camp Richardson take a right on Heritage Way (the sign says Historic Tallac Site), at the fork stay LEFT on Tallac Way (the sign says Tallac Point/Lake Access) towards Kiva Beach. Park in main lot, take main trail to beach, stay left and walk out to flat sandy area where Taylor Creek meets the lake.
SUMMER 2014 // FRIDAYS 8AM, EMERALD BAY YOGA HIKES
Start the first half of your Friday exploring Emerald Bay with a Mindful Adventure! We will meet at the Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek no later than 8:15am and take the Emerald Bay Trolley (Trolley is scheduled to leave at 8:26am, so don't be late) to Eagle Point Campground where we will start our hike. We will start on the south end of Rubicon Trail, one of Tahoe's most spectacular treks as it hugs the shoreline of Emerald Bay. Our hike will total a little over 3.5 miles and is rated as Easy to Moderate. Day will include; meditation, hike, yoga on a beach of Emerald Bay, passing by Lower Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, and time to enjoy your snack lunch and dip in the lake if you desire. We will conclude at the main Emerald Bay/Eagle Falls parking lot where we will again catch either the scheduled 11:40pm or 12:40pm (depending on the pace of the group) Trolley and be back to Taylor Creek Visitor Center around 12-1pm. This will be a very fun, inspiring, and healthy Tahoe day.
$20 SUGGESTION DONATION + $4 FOR THE TROLLEY FARE. (Trolley only accepts exact change)
Don't forget to bring: water, (there IS one place to refill water) snack lunch, sun protection, good shoes, light towel or sarong (you don't need a yoga mat), camera, a swimsuit if you want to jump in the lake, and layers for mountain weather.
I love animals, but the Emerald Bay trails does not allow pets:)
Directions: From South Lake Tahoe, take 89 North from the "Y", about 1/2 mile past Camp Richardson turn right at Lake Tahoe Visitor Center at Taylor Creek. Park in the main lot and meet at the bench in the parking lot where the red "Trolley Stop" sign is located.
*For more outdoor yoga this summer in Tahoe; private yoga instruction, advanced hikes, backcountry Mindful Adventures, custom group trips, or to schedule different days for Kiva Beach Yoga or Emerald Bay Yoga Hikes:
Contact Here.
SEPTEMBER 11th-13th 2014
TAHOE OUTDOOR YOGA WEEKEND
Come and enjoy the final sweet days of summer in Lake Tahoe with an outdoor adventure yoga extravaganza! Fallen Leaf Lake Campground in South Lake Tahoe, CA, is very serene, close to many amazing lake beaches and trailheads, and close to town. We will practice nature inspired yoga and meditation, explore outdoor adventure, and will talk about finding and implementing personal practice. Meet new friends and soak up the special September days in Tahoe.
Weekend Includes:
-2 nights of Camping at Fallen Leaf Lake Campground (Thursday and Friday nights) Must supply own camping gear.
-Delicious vegetarian meals and snacks.
-Outdoor Yoga and Meditation.
-Guided Nature Hike and a Stand Up Paddle Board rental/lesson from our friends at SUP Tahoe.
-An opportunity to connect to the elements and a workshop on how to develop, implement and keep interest in a personal practice!
What to bring: personal camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad), headlamp or flashlight, water bottle, hiking or running shoes, sun protection, swimsuit, towel, blanket or sarong for beach yoga, older yoga mat that you don't mind getting dirty:), layered clothing for Tahoe weather (this time of year can be quite warm or quite cool), toiletries, pen and writing journal, personal snacks/food (all meals/snacks provided will be vegetarian but may not accommodate for special allergies/gluten free, etc), camping chair.
Optional things to bring: hammock, bike, hula hoop, books, guitar, slackline, water toys (floating air mattress, etc), anything fun for camping!:)
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (some things may change due to weather, etc.):
Thursday, September 11th
Arrive to Fallen Leaf Lake Campground between 3pm-6pm to set up camp
6:30pm Meditation, meet, greet, stretch, & breathe at Fallen Leaf Lake
7:30pm Camp dinner
9:00pm Star gazing
Friday, September 12th
6:30am Light breakfast/fruit/tea
7:00am Nature Inspired Yoga and Meditation at Kiva Beach
8:00am Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson and/or Tour Kiva Beach
11:00am Brunch
Noon-4pm FREE TIME: Explore the beaches of Tahoe or Fallen Leaf, swim, go for a hike, personal practice, read, or relax
4:30-6:00pm Workshop on Kiva Beach: How to develop, implement, and stick with a personal yoga practice
6:30pm Sunset Meditation Kiva Beach
7:30pm Camp dinner
Saturday, September 13th
7:00am Light breakfast/fruit/tea
8:00am Yoga Hike! Embark on a 4-5 mile moderate hike that will also include Yoga and Meditation. Snacks/light lunch provided
Noon-1:00pm Breakdown camp
***I encourage you to stay and explore Tahoe on your own the night of Saturday, September 13th! If you need tips on where to book a campsite or hotel, feel free to ask.
Sign Up and Contact Here.
***This weekend is also Lake Tahoe Marathon Weekend! HWY 89 Northbound, just north of Camp Richardson toward Tahoe City will be closed on Sunday, September 14 from 6:30am-12:30pm. To check road closures or to participate in the Lake Tahoe Marathon Events, check this link: www.runtahoe.com
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings, nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares drop off like autumn leaves." -John Muir
