Have you ever taken a weekend trip only to do yoga? Well, my husband, my three dogs and I did it. And it was fun!!!!
We went to Crested Butte for the first ever Yoga Rocks the Butte Festival. Three days of classes, skiing, concerts, meditations, checking out the town and having a great time. I realized then, how small the community is. There were so many people who we've shared classes at Yoga Rocks the Park, or at studios, or at the Yoga Journal Conference at Estes Park with; it was nice seeing them, talking to them, sharing more experiences with them and growing with them.
What I like about this yoga trips, is the variety of classes and teachers. There is something for everybody, no matter if you're a beginner or an advanced student, if you're more physical or more spiritual. They even had night activities, concerts, kirtan, trance dance, drummers, etc.
I got to practice with Shiva Rea, three classes with her, some better than others, all part of my growth as a practitioner and as a teacher. I also practiced with Twee, not my favorite, but not bad. I took a beginner's class with Shannon Paige, what a great teacher she is, so vibrant, fun and challenging!! I got to practice and enjoy Acro Yoga, one of my favorite classes, neck to neck with Dimitri's Danda Class. I like active classes, where I learn new things, where I can free my mind and just be myself through the movement.
Acro Yoga is great to do with a partner. Good thing my husband was in the class as well, so we can keep having fun at home, at the park or anywhere we want to. The danda was, in my opinion, a mix of martial arts with yoga asanas and stretches. I loved it!!! And I can also keep doing it at home, which I love.
I was exhausted on the way back home, but I was and am so thankful for the opportunity of being part of the first Yoga Rocks the Butte ever. The journey moves me in all directions and now, I'm looking forward to the next adventure.
