Telluride Yoga Festival

Immerse yourself in the sacred repetition of the Gayatri mantra, chanting it 108 times to connect with divine energy. Feel uplifted and inspired as the sun rises, awakening your soul and setting the tone for a day filled with purpose and joy. Join us as we greet the dawn and embrace the magic of each moment together.

Get ready to immerse yourself fully in the present moment and tap into the exhilarating state of flow through this transformational vinyasa practice of breath and movement.

Flow State, also known as being "in the zone," is a mental state of heightened focus, complete engagement, and pure enjoyment in the activity at hand. In our Vinyasa Yoga practice, we harness the essence of 'Flow State' through the seamless transition of poses and the synchronicity of breath and movement.

Led by Donny, this class will guide you through a dynamic and balanced sequence designed to awaken your senses and ignite your inner fire. With each breath, you will flow gracefully from one posture to the next, allowing the body to move intuitively and effortlessly.  The first half of the practice will be dedicated to flowing through sequences with one breath per movement, inviting you to surrender to the flow and embrace the fluidity of the practice. In the second half of the class, we will transition into holding postures, allowing you to delve deeper into the experience of each pose while remaining anchored in the present moment. Throughout the entire practice, you will be encouraged to let go of distractions and distractions and to cultivate a sense of inner stillness and clarity.

By the end of this practice, you will emerge feeling revitalized, centered, and deeply connected to the goal of yoga... FREEDOM!

In yoga, the health of the reproductive organs is critical for longevity. Through dynamic and restorative postures, this workshop is designed to stretch, tone and strengthen the connective tissues in the lower abdomen that surround the reproductive organs. Our practice includes twists, inversions (or partial inversions), and bridge poses to tone the lower abdomen. There will then be time at the end for questions, reflections and conversation.

It takes guts and glutes to be strong and free. If you suffer from chronic hip pain, it could be that you need more strengthening as well as stretching. We can only grow stronger and more open relative to how stable we are inside. Learn how you can use your yoga practice to build some support for your backside.

Every day offers the opportunity to begin anew. Awaken your heart, engage your senses, and invigorate your body through mantra, movement, and music. We’ll begin low to the ground, then ignite tapas (fire) to greet the new day, burn off old stories, and enliven our entire being to greet a new beginning.

Ground into your physical body, your soul’s vehicle for this lifetime, where all sensation is felt and freedom can be attained. This body is a miracle, trillions of cells powered by consciousness itself. It is a wonderland and we will explore it through vinyasa, kriya, pranayama, mantra, and music. This is your Mind-Body-Spirit wake-up call for 2024.

Join Holly for a heart-pumping hike up Jud Wiebe Trail, a local favorite, with some light asana + intention setting for the weekend when we reach the top! Enjoy traveling through aspen groves, & wide open meadows while you take in gorgeous views of town, the valley floor, bridal veil falls, the ski area, and the Wilsons.

Difficulty: Moderate/Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 1,300 feet (we will be doing an out and back, not the full loop in the interest of time)
Time: Approx. 2 hours (keep in mind that this hike starts and ends in the Town of Telluride, which requires a 15-minute gondola ride back to the Town of Mountain Village. This hike will not end in time to make it to a 10am class).
Disclaimer: Hiking at 9,000 ft requires a base level of cardiovascular fitness and is not for the "faint of heart." Be sure to hydrate appropriately and note the difficulty of the hike for the best and safest experience.

Gina's annual rock & roll tribute class is a TYF tradition! In this year's celebration, we honor The Purple One himself, Prince! He had an iconic sense of self and embraced his wholeness like no other. And his music reflected the fruits of this potent inner work. These unforgettable tribute practices are an opportunity to meld our energies into creative movement, laughter and connection – COME DRESSED IN PURPLE!!

Turn the brain upside down. Feel the benefits of delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your brain and giving your pumping heart a break by practicing inverted postures with the aerial yoga hammock.

Inversions become accessible in this practice as the aerial yoga hammock safely suspends your body. Defying the confines of gravity, arm balances, forward folds, and lotus pose take on new meaning.

The possibility of holding inversions longer, anchoring in alignment, and exploring the ways air opens the door to previously unattainable postures is what makes this practice playful and fascinating.

Practice your yoga in the air to move freely, release fear, and float into a deeper understanding of your well-being as the blood reverses itself. Improve circulation, traction the spine, detoxify and increase immunity, and shift your energy with this practice. See the world from a shifted perspective and feel held in its infinite potential. No aerial yoga experience is necessary.

To add this to your schedule, please purchase a $30 SUP or Aerial Yoga Add-On ticket here.

Shake, move, and meditate like never before. Allow your full self to be expressed through this four-part movement and meditation process infused with powerful beats. Dive deep into the multi-dimensional being, open up the energy channels, and release any blockages that keep you feeling stuck. Indulge in this conscious movement and meditation practice and embody bliss.

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means “life knowledge”. In the Ayurvedic wisdom of living, gemstones, metals, colors, essential oils, and herbs, are all incorporated to balance the energies of the whole being. Learn how to use these powerful tools in yoga classes or for your own personal healing. You will receive recipes for creating your own chakra gemstone anoint oils.

In this invigorating, feel-fantastic practice, experience the peace and euphoria that comes when you can breathe easier. Dive into a sequence of poses designed to bring more mobility to your primary and accessory respiratory muscles. Class will conclude with a classic pranayama (breathing) practice, said to be the gateway to meditation. Perfect whether you've been wanting to establish a pranayama practice or just want to hit the pause button, recharge, and renew.

Join international yoga and meditation teacher, Mary Susan Stults for a peaceful and powerful alignment-based sup yoga practice and flow on the water as we journey into the heart of yoga, and create space for ourselves to return home to our breath, body, mind, and heart. The yoga practice is a heart-awakened avenue to knowing and re-remembering the innate wholeness and fullness of our being, and greater stability within. As my teacher and late mentor Maty Ezraty said, “Keep in mind that when you practice yoga, you’re not practicing to improve yourself. You are perfect. The practice is there to help you know that.”

What to Bring: Please bring a hat, swimsuit, water-wicking layers or yoga clothes you like to practice in, water, and sunscreen.

To add this to your schedule, please purchase a $30 SUP or Aerial Yoga Add-On ticket here.

Experience the liberating power of releasing your emotional body with asana, kriya and breathwork. This transformative class invites you to reconnect with the flowing expression of your soul and intuitive mind. Through dynamic kundalini kriya movements, you'll rhythmically release stagnant energy, creating space for profound inner peace and heightened awareness. Dive into deep states of tranquility between poses and tap into elevated consciousness, gaining insight into your higher nature.

Fascia is what holds us together and plays a role in transmitting energy throughout the body. While we want to be structurally strong, we also want our quality of movement to be fluid, elastic, and gooey-like yummy! We will explore targeted fascial maneuvers that will leave you feeling elongated, mobile-like molasses, and glorious in your energy.

Join Lauren for a mindful hike from the top of San Sophia station onto the Telluride Ski Resort to bathe in nature and give gratitude to the mighty Palmyra Peak. This 90-minute session will offer mindful grounding exercises, breathwork practices, and expansive awareness of the earth, sky, and our senses.

Route: Out and Back
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.5-miles
Elevation Gain: 700 feet
Time: Approx. 2 hours (keep in mind that this hike starts and ends in the Mountain Village but requires a 10-minute gondola ride to start and finish.  This hike will not end in time to make it to a 12 pm class).
Disclaimer: Hiking at 9,000 ft requires a base level of cardiovascular fitness and is not for the "faint of heart." Be sure to hydrate appropriately and note the difficulty of the hike for the best and safest experience.

Join Karl for 60 minutes with a playful, carefully sequenced, all-level jivamukti class.  Karl will artfully weave asana, meditation, and breathwork into this well-balanced practice that will tap into specific meridians and muscles in the body and leave you feeling balanced and ready for whatever lies next on your path this weekend!

Tapping into the source of your inner “fire” we will move together with the aerial hammock as our assistant, to cultivate a hOMe world where all life matters. Begin “Close In” poet, David Whyte suggests. We begin this practice by activating our core with postures and expressions that invite a particular way of belonging to/in/within our bodies. Dynamic movement will be the cornerstone of this practice.

From the vision of eco-philosopher David Abram, who re-introduces us to the “more-than-human” world, and deep-time scholar, Joanna Macy, who invites us to see that every action/movement matters, I invite you to join me in extending your heart fire towards who you are becoming and what you stand for. Bridging a series of aerial postures together, discover how your belonging contributes to dreaming of a more ecological world.

This practice intentionally recognizes the vitality you hold within, as a key component, to a dream I have in a current and future thriving, generative hOMe world. No aerial yoga experience is necessary.

To add this to your schedule, please purchase a $30 SUP or Aerial Yoga Add-On ticket here.

This sacred cacao ceremony opens the pathways (nadis) to the heart chakra so that we can clean and clear out negative feelings and experiences that are blocking our path forward into harmony and balance.  A fully expansive sound healing with Crystal Singing Bowls and Gong will accompany this truly auspicious offering.

2024 is the year of the Dragon and the time to step into your power, up-level your health, and manifest good fortune. Beat-based breath work, dance magic, d.j. spun tracks, enchanting yoga, and guided meditation. Purely auspicious and delicious.

Expressing ourselves creatively is both relaxing and fun. During this session, Amanda will first share what she learned on her journey of making art as a spiritual practice with her 10,000 Buddhas project. Then you will be guided through a visual meditation to discover your own inspiration and mystical nature. Afterward, we will take time to draw, color, and journal what we experienced. no experience is necessary.

Break free of conditioned behavior and old patterns. All negative habits are patterns, which have been written into the mind/body system.  In order to create new habits, one must practice evolutionary right action, also known as Kriya.  In this class we will practice Kriya and Pranayama designed to propel you up and out of old patterns. All Levels Welcome.

A series of heart-based poses & pranayama for the heart and lungs will enhance vitality and increase the overall circulation of Qi, like a needle-less acupuncture treatment.  The sequence, said to bring heavenly Qi down into the body, will prepare us for a guided compassion meditation, foundational to Buddhist methods for awakening through the heartmind.

As much as the constant use of technology has made our life easier—it has also offered us some new problems. Since it is not going away any time soon, let’s upgrade our knowledge about how we care for our bodies. The stress and tension we often experience with the constant use of these hi-tech tools does not have to cause our neck and shoulders any more suffering. Please bring one yoga strap.

Stop by the Plaza Registration & Hospitality area where we will have books from some of our most beloved teachers. Between the Covers will also have a wide variety of other classic yoga, Ayurveda, and wellness books as well so you can stock your bookshelf with other great reads that will nourish you all year long!

Book signings will be available from 12-1pm. Below is a list of authors and signed copies of books that will be on hand during this event:

Faith Hunter - "Spiritually Fly: Wisdom, Meditations, & Yoga to Elevate Your Soul"
Amy Ippoliti - "The Art & Business of Teaching Yoga"
Coby Kozlowski - "One Degree Revolution: How the Wisdom of Yoga Inspires Small Shifts that Lead to Big Changes"
Tias Little - "Yoga of the Subtle Body" and "Practice is the Path"
Elise Museles - "Food Story: Rewrite the Way You Eat, Think, and Live"
Koya Webb - "Let your fears make you fierce: How to Turn Common Obstacles Into Seeds for Growth"
MC Yogi - "Spiritual Graffiti"

Re-spark your joy through play by learning how to hula hoop! You’ll be given individualized coaching to increase your skills from the basics so that you can experiment with creative movement that feels good in your body. Hooping gets you out of your head and deeply into your body, where you can tap into an embodied state of being.

Open house style: Drop in and stay as long as you like!

Take time to relax, refresh, and renew. If you're overwhelmed with a busy mind, Yin can help to soothe your thoughts, encourage inward focus, and allow your body to experience deep relaxation. A perfect complement to Vinyasa, essentially the "yin" to your "yang". Yin Yoga uses long, passive holds to target and heal the connective tissues, such as ligaments, bones, joints, and fascia. The holds can be challenging, and the benefits are amazing - regulated energy, lower stress, deeper relaxation, improved health... A delicious treat essential for all levels! No experience necessary.

The complexity of many creative Vinyasa classes may make it difficult to experience the deeper dimensions of the practice and can shift us into “keep up” mode. In this practice, we align with the original intelligence of Vinyasa – to place in an intentional way. We’ll move in a way that cultivates sharper inner focus, patience, and a broader and deeper sense of purpose. Without forsaking the feeling of flow nor the challenge of growth, we’ll explore how less really can be more.

Have you ever felt like a cosmic 2x4 hit you across the head, often labeled as a mid-life crisis? Join this interactive lecture and discover the wisdom that yoga offers to view midlife not as a crisis, but as a profound opportunity for self-discovery and alignment with what truly matters. According to yogic teachings, we go through four distinct stages (ashrama) in a lifetime. Now is the time to stand for who you are, who you want to become, and to live in accordance with the season of your life. Dive into the conversation, gather yogic wisdom, maybe even laugh and embrace midlife as a sacred wake-up call.

In this fun workshop, we will explore some simple yet powerful ways of singing Mantra. Melanie Law will guide us in this heart-opening journey of devotional prayer along with its lineage, traditions, and stories.

A mantra is a tool for the mind to help us overcome obstacles. Beats are an expression of the heart that helps us connect as we move and breathe together. Meditation is a practice of cultivating a peaceful attitude. Join us as we weave these elements together to create an unforgettable, joyful, and transformative yoga experience.

In movement practice, we are always exploring the edge of change and transformation. In this practice, we touch into every stretch, every sensation, and inner perception as a new edge, not to be conquered and overcome, but to be discovered and embodied. In this way, we allow a new shape, a new way of being in the world to manifest, something startling, unique, and fresh. In this practice, we do hip openers and spinal release work, to stay on the cusp of continuous change.

Join Colin for this special trek which will take us above the town park waterfall to a hidden Aspen grove where we will awake our bodies and senses with a special tea ceremony.  You'll be exploring and sharing Puerh Tea, the best-kept secret of China, great for meditation and its health benefits.  There'll be a brief talk on the Way of Tea and the practice of streaming in nature from the Zen Tradition.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: not much :)
Time: Approx.1.5 hours round trip
Note: This session starts and ends in the Town of Telluride at our Telluride Properties satellite check-in (at the base of the gondola).  It is a 20-minute gondola ride from Mountain Village (TYF's hOMe base).  Please plan accordingly.

We are bouncing and running from one class to the next. We are trying to get it all in and at some point, we have to take it all in. This Celestial Sleep session will include yoga nidra, which will induce a theta state of deep relaxation, heightened awareness, and accelerated healing while applying the healing resonance of sound to increase the production of many beneficial neurochemicals and hormones that reduce inflammation in the body while boosting our resistance to dis-ease.  Come rest...and even sleep!  

This transformative workshop led by Faith Hunter invites you to connect with the enduring wisdom of your forebears. This session is a confluence of Faith's Spiritually Fly philosophy and ancestral veneration, designed to heal and infuse your soul with the strength of past generations. As you embark on this journey, Faith will guide you through powerful breathwork techniques, encouraging the flow of healing energy. With a journal in hand, you will explore the depths of your lineage, documenting insights and revelations and engaging in meditative practices that bring forth clarity and empowerment. The workshop is a blend of dynamic breathing practices, mindful intentions, and powerful energy shifts, meticulously aligned to stimulate and strengthen your chakras. Each aspect of the practice—from grounded awareness to breath connection that encourages ignites personal power, and fosters love and truth—aims to foster a deep connection with your inner self and the ancestral power that supports you. This holistic experience is more than a meditative breath experience; it's a ritual of emotional and spiritual awakening, inviting you to embrace your greatness and step into a life of balance and enlightenment.

Using the wall, we will be working with passive inversions creating changes in circulation, lymphatic flow, and the nervous system. We will be combining neck, shoulder, and ankle work while breaking down rigidity and restrictions in the joints.

During this 1.5-hour immersive your guide, Glenda Russell, offers guided sensory meditation and prompts to engage deeply with sensory experiences, which can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and provide relaxation and restoration to the body. The prompts also encourage people to remember their connection to nature, fostering deeper relationships and healthy connections with the natural world.

This immersive involves very minimal walking. During the event, participants will alternate between gathering as a group and wandering about exploring on their own in the Aspen groves nearby with suggested prompts provided by your guide. This intimate gathering allows for rest and recovery after a stimulating day.

The concept of forest bathing is derived from the Japanese practice known as Shinrin-Yoku, which means "forest bath" and involves immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere (without actually bathing). It is a practice aimed at improving health, wellness, and joy by spending time in nature. Forest bathing combines elements of meditation and nature connection, helping to quiet the monkey mind or mental chatter and focus on the sensations experienced by the body in the present moment. With deep roots derived from Daoism and Zen Buddhism, we surrender to the flow of the rhythm of nature by slowing down and allowing.

Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain: not much :)
Time: Approx.1.5 hours round trip
Note: This session starts and ends in the Mountain Village.

Join Mary Susan on Saturday late afternoon for a fun, fluid, and playful SUP yoga practice on board, and an alignment-based exploration as we take a deep and joyful dive into the practice of yoga. Enjoy a compassionate, dynamic, and lighthearted practice to close the day as we watch the sunset lower over the San Juan mountains. See you at the lake!

What to Bring: Please bring a hat, swimsuit, water-wicking layers or yoga clothes you like to practice in, water, and sunscreen.

To add this to your schedule, please purchase a $30 SUP or Aerial Yoga Add-On ticket here.

Nourish your body, mind, and spirit in this deeply peaceful and relaxing practice led by Amy and Amanda and special guest, MC YOGI who’ll be sharing a few songs from his new album, Sound Patterns. Listen to mythic stories from the yoga traditions that will inspire your mind and open your heart while being guided to bring ease to your body with slow, calming floor stretches. All levels welcome.

Turn down the noise and tune into your inner rhythm. Through this sensory adventure, we’ll flow through asana, mantra, beats, and a soul flow experience.

We’ll wring out all that clutters our inner connectedness and awaken to our true nature and move, breathe, sing, and dance our way back to ourselves.

Amazing views and fresh mountain air amplify this nature-inspired practice featuring creative interpretations of standing asanas (suited to the outdoor setting) combined with dynamic group interactive movements. Bring an extra layer to be ready in case of wind or mosquitos. Unique outdoor location: from Top of Gondola walk (directly opposite Allred's) 5 min. up the trail to San Sophia Overlook.

Join DJ Taz Rashid and DJ Sol Rising for this unforgettable sound-off experience.

All ages welcome to this awesome unforgettable ecstatic event.

​​​​The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents Brett Dennen Moon Mountain Trio Tour live in concert at the historic Sheridan Opera House on Saturday, June 29. Doors at 8 PM, SHOW at 9 PM.

Check out  Brett Dennan & Band  music HERE

Brett Dennen: Soulful Storyteller and Vibrant Folk-Pop Virtuoso

Brett Dennen, a Northern California native, has been captivating audiences for nearly two decades with his distinct blend of folk-pop melodies, thought-provoking lyrics, and soulful vocal prowess. His signature red hair and lanky frame are as unmistakable as the music that has earned him legions of dedicated fans and critical acclaim.
Dennen’s musical journey began in earnest at Camp Jack Hazard, a summer camp where he first discovered his love for singing and songwriting. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell, Dennen crafted his own unique style that reflects his passion for storytelling and social commentary.

Dennen’s debut album, Brett Dennen (2004), introduced the world to his undeniable talent and served as a springboard for a career that has since seen the release of several successful albums including So Much More (2006), Hope for the Hopeless (2008), Loverboy (2011), Smoke and Mirrors (2013), Por Favor (2016), and See The World (2021). Each record has showcased his evolution as an artist, with a growing mastery of his craft and the ability to convey complex emotions through his songwriting.

With a successful string of albums and several Top Ten AAA singles like “Make You Crazy,” “Wild Child,” and 2018’s “Already Gone.” His single “See The World,” off the album of the same name, reaching Top Five on the AAA charts, Dennen has cemented himself as a fixture in American pop/folk music. He released his most recent single, “This Is Going To Be The Year,” on Mick Music.

Dennen’s live performances are characterized by his infectious energy and charisma, with each show a heartfelt expression of his love for music and connection with his audience. His insightful lyrics often touch on themes of love, nature, and social justice, resonating with fans who appreciate the genuine emotion and thoughtfulness behind his art.

In recent years, Brett Dennen has started to let the world in on his secrets. In 2017, he created the “Lift Series,” an annual tour wherein he combines shows in ski towns with conservation initiatives and education in each locale. An avid skier and surfer as well as a conservationist, Dennen works with local organizations to spearhead beach clean-ups and educate young people to become climate stewards, driving awareness through his music and marrying just a few of his many sides in one effort to help drive positive change. Despite the success of his career, Dennen’s connection to his roots remains. In 2022, he tapped into his love for the outdoors and summer camp memories, hosting the first annual Camp Dennen outdoor retreat at Constellation Creek in the greater Lake Tahoe area, establishing a space for community, nature, music, and art.

With his undeniable talent, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering dedication to his craft, Brett Dennen has carved out a unique niche for himself in the world of singer-songwriters. As he continues to evolve as an artist, fans and critics alike eagerly await the next chapter in this remarkable musician’s storied career.

Purchase a $55 Saturday Brett Dennen Concert Ticket here to purchase

Bundle up and bring the family to Reflection Plaza for Movies Under the Stars.  TMVOA, in association with the Telluride Yoga Festival, is thrilled to present a screening of "E.T." and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m. (at sundown).