4 Day Yosemite Yoga and Meditation Retreat in California
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979 CA-140, Midpines, California, USA
4 Day Yosemite Yoga and Meditation Retreat in California
Refreshing Yoga and Meditation Retreat California
Deepen your yoga and meditation practices and visit the infamous Yosemite Valley! This retreat takes place at the Yosemite Bug, a rustic resort 30 miles from Yosemite Valley that dates back to the 1930s. Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe. Practice yoga, meditation, and pranayama with a dedicated and experienced teacher. Visit the Yosemite Valley by taking a scenic shuttle, or driving on your own. Request a packed lunch from the June Bug Cafe to take with you! The spa is part of your retreat package with unlimited access to the hot tub and sauna. Leave the retreat in bliss, feeling refreshed and inspired!
Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily mindful guided meditation sessions
- Yoga and meditation classes for all levels
- Hiking trails that begin on the Yosemite Bug's land
- Community kitchen and coin laundry on-site
- Unlimited access to the resort's spa
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Advanced
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Retreat Style
- Vinyasa Yoga
- Restorative Yoga
Program
Sample schedule
Day 1 (October 30, 2020 - Friday)
- 15:00 - 16:00 Arrival
- 17:00 Opening ceremony with yoga and meditation
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 2 (October 31, 2020 - Saturday)
- 07:30 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
- 09:00 Breakfast
- Free time - Visit Yosemite, hot tub, sauna, massage, explore, etc.
- 12:30 Lunch (request packed lunch if visiting Yosemite)
- 17:00 Restorative yoga and meditation
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 3 (November 1, 2020 - Sunday)
- 07:30 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
- 09:00 Breakfast
- Free time
- 12:30 Lunch
- 18:30 Dinner
Day 4 (November 2, 2020 - Monday)
- 07:30 Farewell yoga and meditation
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check out
Note: This schedule is subject to minor changes.
What is included
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily mindful guided meditation sessions
- Vinyasa and restorative practices
- 3 nights accommodation
- Unlimited spa access
- Towels and linens
- Daily meals
- Coffee, tea, and water all day
- Use of yoga props
- Community kitchen
- Coin laundry
- Access to hiking trails near Yosemite Bug
What is not included
- Transportation to the venue
- Transportation to the Yosemite Valley. Options are to take the scenic YARTS shuttle or drive on your own to the park. Book YARTS bus ahead of time. The host will contact the group with possible times for us all to be on the same bus to Yosemite.
- Additional spa treatments such as massage
- Alcoholic drinks
Additional Details
Accommodation
- Check-in Time:15:00
- Check-out Time:11:00
Under a grove of oak and pine in a own small valley with a stream, the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort offers a magical scene with cabins on stilts dotting the mountainside where walking is part of the experience.
This old camp dates from the 1930’s and now offers private hotel style rooms, tent cabins, hostelling international dormitories, along with group facilities, a health spa and a highly regarded restaurant. All just 27 miles downstream from Yosemite Valley itself.
Choose from a female dorm with shared bathroom, a co-ed triple room with private bathroom, a double room with private bathroom, or a private room with private bathroom.
Retreat location
This yoga retreat will take place in Midpines in California. Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is located near Yosemite Valley. The Yosemite Bug resort dates back to 1930.
Food
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe. Packed lunch can be provided for your trip to the Yosemite Valley upon request. Food is freshly prepared and local when available. Coffee, tea, and water are available all day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Lunch
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Water
Spa Treatment
During this retreat, you will have unlimited access to the resort's spa including hot tub and sauna.
Meet The Instructors
Christie Pitko
Christie Pitko, E RYT-500 began practicing yoga in 2001, and since then, it has healed her spirit and ignited creativity. She teaches an alignment-based vinyasa flow and enjoys helping students stay curious about the inner landscape of their bodies and minds. Christie received her 200-hour teaching certificate in 2011 from White Lotus Foundation and 300-hour advanced training in 2015 at Barefoot Movement. She continues her studies with Annie Carpenter and SmartFLOW yoga. She enjoys hosting yoga retreats in California and abroad and is passionate about the power of daily meditation.
Location Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979 CA-140, Midpines, California, USA
Recommended Airports
- (OAK )Oakland International Airport 200 kmTransfer not provided
- (SFO) San Francisco International Airport 213 km Transfer not provided
- (FAT) Fresno Yosemite International Airport 91 kmTransfer not provided
- (SJC) San Jose International Airport176 km Transfer not provided
- (RNO) Reno–Tahoe International Airport 214 km Transfer not provided
- (SMF) Sacramento International Airport 190 km Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
You can book your flight to arrive at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), or Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Shifting and Inspired recommends renting a car to drive to the location.
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