Give a woman a massage, she’ll relax for a day; teach a woman to meditate, she’ll relax for a lifetime! That’s what these yoga retreats in the great outdoors of America’s west aim to do: give people the tools and confidence to begin or continue the life-changing practice of yoga.
Enjoy Montana’s natural surroundings (Photo: Feathered Pipe Foundation/zanewilliamsphotography.com)
A yoga retreat in Montana is all about the outdoors. Fresh air and nature helps you feel refreshed and rejuvenated, and these states offer some of the best. From the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to the refreshing forests and lakes of Glacier National Park, you will enjoy any of these yoga retreats!
Shivatree Yoga School
From $1,600/ per person
Join Amanda Webster, owner of Shivatree and certified Ayurveda counsellor, in Whitefish, Montana, for an opportunity to refresh your mind, body, and spirit. Amanda is an inspirational teacher, knowledgeable about Ayurveda, philosophy, asanas, and more, helping you lead a healthier lifestyle and happier outlook. Highlights of this retreat include daily Vinyasa and Yin yoga practice, an excursion to Glacier National Park, and time to relax surrounded by the natural pine forest of Walking Lightly Ranch. You will stay on this 300-acre ranch in the foothills of the Rock Mountain, in a private or shared double room. Rates include all daily meals, transportation to and from the airport, excursions and five nights’ accommodation.
Feathered Pipe Foundation
From $1,795/ per person
The Feathered Pipe Foundation has been offering yoga, health, and meditation retreats on their Montana ranch for almost 45 years. With that experience comes a wealth of knowledge and diversity offered from the various instructors and types of retreats on offer. Their eight-day retreats offer attention healthy and mindful yoga practice that welcomes participants of every level. Retreats include two daily yoga classes, meditation, meals, and seven nights’ accommodation. You will be hosted at the ranch’s chalet-style rooms, a cabin, or tent, depending on your budget. Be sure not to miss out on the opportunity to arrange massages, hikes, or excursions into Helena.
Nat Kendall Yoga
From $1,580/ per person
Join Nat Kendall, Montana native and yoga teacher, to nurture a meaningful connection with life through the practice of yoga. His seven-day transformative and inspiring yoga retreat in Montana is an excellent opportunity to unplug and reconnect with yourself in the fresh air. You will stay at the Feathered Pipe Ranch, one of the country’s premier retreat centre and peaceful oasis for guests. Rates include sunrise meditation, morning Vinyasa classes, three daily meals, and six nights’ lodging in shared or private tents or rooms in the lodge. The retreat will serve delicious organic vegetarian meals and will allow you to get acquainted with Bhakti yoga, mantra, myth, and philosophy through Nat’s teachings.