The Five Great Elements in Practice and in Nature
A HIKE, ASANA, & MEDITATION CLASS
In Yoga philosophy, the five elements of nature – earth, water, fire, air, and ether – are the building blocks of the natural world. When these elements flow towards balance, a foundation is formed which allows the potential of well-being to flourish – for both the body and mind. This practice, designed to bring awareness to the elements within and around, will include a hike to a quiet location on the Mount Madonna campus for gentle yoga asana (postures) and meditation among the redwoods.
The day’s program will also include:
- A guided tour of the Mount Madonna campus (weather permitting)
- Lunch & dinner in the shared community dining hall
- Personal time
- Option to stay for arati (ritual of light) after dinner at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Option to book a wellness treatment at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center (fees additional, advance reservations recommended)
Sample Schedule
| Saturday, September 14 | |
| 10:00 am | Arrival & Check-in | 10:00 - 11:00 am | Brunch | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Guided walk/tour | 12:30 - 4:00 pm | Personal time | 4:00 - 5:15 pm | Yoga class | 5:15 - 6:15 pm | Dinner | 6:00 pm | Arati (ritual of light) | 7:00 pm | Program Concludes |
Presenter
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Lori HansenLori has been teaching Yoga for seven years and completed 300-hour Advanced Yoga Training with Mount Madonna Institute in April 2024, during which she deeply explored how Yoga provides support for living in alignment with nature. As a nature lover, Lori prefers to spend her free time outdoors – walking her dog, working in the garden, hiking, rock climbing, and backpacking in the mountains.
