Elements of Yoga
March 11–18, 2026
A 75-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Module & Immersive Retreat
Study Yoga Philosophy with Adam Brous, Hope Christensen, & the Hineni Yoga School Team
A Sacred Week to Root, Reconnect & Remember.
Open to All – You do not need to be a yoga teacher to join.
Join us for Elements of Yoga, a one-of-a-kind experience at the intersection of yogic wisdom, natural living, and spiritual immersion. This 75-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Module is 1/4 of Hineni Yoga School’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training—and it’s also a rejuvenating retreat for anyone who loves yoga, nature, and personal evolution.
Held in the heart of the Colorado Rockies at the picturesque Avalanche Ranch, this 7-night immersion is your invitation to study, reset, and come alive.
An Immersive Training Module & Retreat Experience
About
About Elements of Yoga
More than just a retreat or a training module, Elements of Yoga is a living, breathing immersion into the spiritual roots and natural rhythms of yoga.
This 75-hour experiential journey weaves together philosophy, movement, meditation, and ecology—inviting you to remember what it means to live in harmony with the elements, the Earth, and your own inner nature. Rooted in ancient yogic teachings and inspired by the intelligence of the natural world, this module is both a deep dive for teachers and a transformative retreat for seekers of all kinds.
Hosted at Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, Elements of Yoga is not just taught — it is remembered, embodied, and lived.
What to Expect
75 Contact Hours of immersive training: yoga, meditation, nature connection, and philosophy
- Daily gentle Yoga Practice, meditation, journaling & eco-spirituality practices
- Mala Making Ceremony with Awakening Alice
- Special Katonah Yoga Masterclass
- Teachings rooted in Theology, Taoism, Tantra, Buddhism & Self-Realization Fellowship
- Forest Bathing, Grounding & Hammock Therapy
- Studies in Chinese Herbalism, Natural Movement & Eco-Karma Yoga
- Book Club Conversations: Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Sapiens, Entangled Life, Braiding Sweetgrass, and more
- Exploration of elemental wisdom & human-nature connection through the lens of Paul Stamets, David Attenborough, and ancient yogic texts
Curriculum
- Yoga Sutras, Koshas, Kleshas, Vayus
- Katonah Yoga & Blissology Theory
- Comparative Religion & Nature-Based Spirituality
- MovNat & Natural Props for Yoga
- Nature Therapy, Shinrin-Yoku, and Somatic Awareness
- Studies on Mushrooms (Paul Stamets) and Ecology (David Attenborough)
- Book Club: Bhagavad Gita, Entangled Life, Rooted, Braiding Sweetgrass, and more
Optional: Teaching practicum for yoga teachers
Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs
Tucked in a quiet valley between red cliffs and snowy peaks, Avalanche Ranch is pure magic. Soak in natural hot springs, wander riverside trails, canoe under the stars, and warm your soul by a wood-burning stove.
With cozy cabins, a warm-hearted lodge, and sweeping views of Mount Sopris and the Crystal River, the ranch is the perfect blend of rustic beauty and elemental luxury.
Accomodation Options
Option 1: Build Your Own Retreat
Option 2: All-Inclusive Experience
Book Your Own Lodging
Choose your perfect cabin, loft, or ranch house.
Lodging Subject to Availability. Prices Vary.
BOOK YOUR OWN LODGING HERE:
👉 Book Your Cabin
Arrive: Wednesday 3/11/26
Depart: Wednesday 3/18/26
Purchase Elements of Yoga
Booked your lodging? Don’t forget to register!
Purchase the Elements of Yoga Training Only package:
$1,500 Regular | $1,200 Early Bird (by 2/14/26)
Or place a $600 deposit and pay the rest later.
Your spot is NOT confirmed until Elements of Yoga Training has been purchased.
Make Your Own Meals
When you choose to Build Your Own Retreat at Elements of Yoga, you’re invited to create an experience that fully supports your unique rhythm, preferences, and needs. If you’re booking your own lodging, you are welcome to bring and prepare your own meals throughout the retreat. This option is ideal for anyone with specific dietary needs or personal meal routines—ensuring that your nourishment aligns with your wellness journey. Enjoy the freedom to retreat your way.
Pets Welcome!
Pet-Friendly Options! 🐾
Bring your dog, cat, bird, goat, or horse for just a $50 fee
All-Inclusive Communal Living
Stay in our cozy shared communal cabin.
A Single Bed or Futon Couch Reserved For You.
ALL INCLUSIVE COMMUNAL LIVING EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Communal Lodging 3/11/26 – 3/18/26
Elements of Yoga Training
All Meals, Snacks, Drinks, Etc
👉 Book Communal Living
What's Included
- Daily movement, meditation & philosophy classes. Mala making workshop.
- 75-Hour Certificate toward your 300-Hour YTT (for certified teachers)
- Use of natural hot springs, forest trails, lodge, and outdoor activities
- Study materials & custom Hineni Yoga manual
- Deep connection to nature, community, and your inner teacher
Who is This For?
This retreat is for teachers and students alike.
Whether you’re a 200-hour certified yoga teacher seeking advanced training hours (RYT 500 credit) or a curious practitioner seeking depth, soul, and nature-infused practice—you are welcome.
If you long to:
✔️ Deepen your spiritual practice
✔️ Reconnect with the elements and rhythms of the Earth
✔️ Learn ancient and modern philosophies of yoga, ecology, and consciousness
✔️ Rewild your soul and rediscover your true nature—
Then Elements of Yoga is calling.
Join Us for Elements of Yoga
This is more than a training. More than a retreat. It’s a remembering.
Nature is the Guru.
Your Yoga is a prayer.
The Elements are Alive in You.
Answer the call. Join us.