Join the Elements of Yoga Retreat at Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs in Redstone, Colorado, March 11–18, 2026. An all-levels yoga, philosophy, meditation, and hot springs retreat—no experience required.
Elements of Yoga Retreat
March 11–18, 2026
A 75-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Module &
Immersive Hot Springs Retreat for Everyone
Avalanche Ranch, Colorado
An all-levels yoga, philosophy, and spiritual retreat—open to practitioners of every background, no yoga experience required. 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 the Elements of Yoga Retreat, 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.
Open to All – You do not need to be a yoga teacher to join.
Elements of Yoga Retreat Includes:
75 Contact Hours of immersive training: yoga, meditation, nature connection, and philosophy
Daily gentle Yoga Practice, meditation, journaling & eco-spirituality practices
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
Day 1 – Arrival (Wednesday, March 11)
3:30–5:30 PM – Arrival & Cabin Check-In (Cabin 1 & Cabin 10)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Community Introductions & Course Overview with Adam Brous (Cabin 1)
Day 2 – Body (Thursday, March 12)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Morning Reading, Meditation, & Slow Superflow Asana Practice with Adam (Yoga Barn Attic)
2:00–5:30 PM – Afternoon Reading (Sapiens Ch. 12 – The Law of Religion), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Movie Night: Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (Cabin 1)
Day 3 – Mind (Friday, March 13)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Morning Reading, Meditation, Yin & Restore Practice with Adam (Yoga Barn Attic)
2:00–5:30 PM – Afternoon Reading (Yoga Philosophy + Power vs. Force), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
5:30–6:30 PM – Shabbat Dinner (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Kirtan, Singing & Silence (Cabin 1)
Day 4 – Spirit (Saturday, March 14)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:30 PM – Morning Reading (The Divine Spark), Afternoon Reading (The Sacred Balance), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
2:00–5:00 PM – Sound Healing & Yin
• 1 Hour Sound Healing with Danielle Klein
• 1 Hour Yin Yoga with Live Music with Kali Basman
(Yoga Barn Attic)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion
6:30–8:30 PM – Movie Night: Fantastic Fungi (Cabin 1)
Day 5 – Trinity (Sunday, March 15)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Morning Reading, Meditation & Katonah Restorative Workshop with Adam (Yoga Barn Attic)
2:00–5:30 PM – Afternoon Reading (Sapiens + Ch. 18 – A Permanent Revolution), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Book Club & Evening Reading + Yoga Nidra with Hope Christensen (Cabin 1)
Day 6 – Elements (Monday, March 16)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:30 PM – Afternoon Reading (Between Heaven & Earth), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
2:00–5:00 PM – Morning Reading, Meditation & 5 Element Yin Downregulation Practice with Kali Basman (Yoga Barn Attic)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Movie Night: Planet Earth III – Human & Hero (Cabin 1)
Day 7 – Heaven on Earth (Tuesday, March 17)
7:00–8:30 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00 AM–12:00 PM – Morning Reading, Meditation & Slow Flow into Stillness Practice with Adam (Yoga Barn Attic)
2:00–5:30 PM – Afternoon Reading (Braiding Sweetgrass), Nature Appreciation (Meet at Pond Entrance, End at Hot Springs)
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner & Discussion (Cabin 1)
6:30–8:30 PM – Book Club & Evening Reading (Cabin 1)
Day 8 – Graduation & Departure (Wednesday, March 18)
7:00–9:00 AM – Breakfast (Cabin 1)
9:00–11:00 AM – Departure
Elements of Yoga Retreat Curriculum Includes the Following Topics:
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
Explore Avalanche Ranch
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.
Step into an intimate, all-inclusive communal living experience nestled in the heart of the Elk Mountains.
During Elements of Yoga at Avalanche Ranch Hot Springs, we’ll gather as a small, intentional group of no more than 12 students, sharing Cabin 1 and Cabin 10—cozy mountain homes designed for connection, rest, and deep immersion in practice.
Limited capacity—reserve your spot now.
Each participant enjoys a dedicated single bed or futon couch, while sharing warm, welcoming common spaces that invite conversation, quiet reflection, and community. Imagine waking to fresh snowfall, sipping morning tea by the stove, and soaking under the stars after a full day of training.
Your All-Inclusive Communal Experience Includes:
Communal Lodging: 3/11/26 – 3/18/26
Elements of Yoga Training
All Meals, Snacks & Drinks
Hot Springs Access
(included for registered lodging guests, from check-in after 3pm to check-out at 11am)
Cabin Details
Cabin #10 – Great Outdoors (Max 6 guests):
Two bedrooms (1 queen; 1 queen + 1 twin), full futon, gas log stove, shower, complete kitchen. Parking for up to 2 vehicles.
Cabin #1 – Mountain Heights (Max 6 guests):
One bedroom + loft (queen bed, queen mattress in loft), full futon couch, full kitchen, gas log stove. Parking for up to 2 vehicles.
Open around the clock (closed Wednesdays 9am–5pm for cleaning), the hot springs offer a serene, family-friendly environment—clothing required, no pets in the pool area, no glass or smoking. Guests must sign a waiver. With sweeping views of Mt. Sopris, Elephant Mountain, and Avalanche Creek Valley, this pristine setting is an unparalleled place to restore body and spirit in natural hot mineral waters.
Come for the training. Stay for the community. Leave renewed by mountains, water, and shared experience.
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$1,500 TOTAL
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Daily movement, meditation & philosophy classes.
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
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.