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hether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, the Telluride Yoga Festival is a unique and inspired way to continue your path to wellness in a setting conducive to rejuvenating your spirit. Nestled at the end of a lush canyon and surrounded by Colorado's breathtaking San Juan Mountains, Telluride is a fittingly idyllic place for a yoga retreat. Here, the energy of nature is unmistakable and a catalyst for slowing down to reconnect with yourself. Among the undulating landscape, clear blue skies and crisp mountain air, this majestic town offers solace from life’s usual fast pace – the nearest stoplight is 45 miles away – and the festival draws more than 750 participants each year. Since 2007, the Telluride Yoga Festival has brought together world-class instructors to share the gift of yoga in all its many forms through workshops, classes and discussions. This year’s 10th annual event will take place July 20-23, offering the perfect escape from the Arizona heat. The four-day fest will feature more than 100 offerings including yoga, meditation, music, hiking, dining, SUP (stand-up paddleboard) yoga, inspiring speakers and social gatherings. Both Telluride and nearby Mountain Village will play host to the festival’s activities. And since the festival is
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Relax and reconnect at the Telluride Yoga Festival BY CHELSEA YOUNG
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pedestrian-friendly, you can walk, bike or take a gondola to all of the venues; there are also guided hikes offered between sessions. The gondola is an exhilarating experience in itself – as the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the U.S., it’s an unbelievably scenic, 13-minute ride that links Telluride to Mountain Village. Though festival activities abound, you can create your own schedule to best fit your interests and personal well-being. From aerial yoga and conscious breathing classes to meditative mountain biking and a seven-course tasting menu that focuses on connecting with your chakras, the options are varied, valuable and, above all, transformative. To learn more about pricing and luxury accommodations, including hotels, condos and private residences, visit www.tellurideyogafestival.com.