The Five Great Elements in Practice & in Nature
A Hike, Yoga 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 campus tour to Sunset Ridge (weather permitting)
- Brunch and 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 the Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center (advance reservations recommended)
To participate in this special class, please register for a Mountain Experience day visit or book a Personal Retreat overnight stay.
Please note: All yoga classes are appropriate for ages 13+.
Sample Schedule
| Saturday, August 1 | |
| 10:00am | Arrival & Check-in | 10:00 - 11:00am | Brunch | 11:30am - 12:30pm | Guided tour | 12:30 - 4:00pm | Personal time | 3:30 - 5:00pm | Hike & yoga class | 5:15 - 6:15pm | Dinner | 6:00pm | Arati | 7:00pm | Program Concludes |
Schedule subject to change. Registrants will be notified.
Presenter
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Lori HansenLori has been teaching Yoga for seven years and completed 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Mount Madonna 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.
