Enjoy the peace of the woods this Columbus weekend on this special, brand-new hike! We’ll get away from the crowds by starting our event on private land which has a terrific view of Cardigan Mountain and the Presidentials. We then explore some of Norwich’s well-maintained trails that meander along the Charles Brown Brook, a magical path of mosses, foot bridges, and stream crossings. We’ll do yoga stops along the way, with inspirational quotes and meditations. Our final relaxation will be back on private land, where you can deeply rest, undisturbed, on an open-air stage outside an artists’ barn. Vermont culture and wilderness at its finest!

The fee for this two-hour event is $35. Join us by clicking below to register. You’ll then get directions to the trailhead a few days before the event. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy foliage in a mindful, deeply meaningful way!

Time was changed from initial morning time to miss predicted morning showers. See you in the afternoon when we should be high and dry!

Clear your mind and explore the sacred land at Mission Farm, just south of Killington. For this invigorating hike, we’ll be hiking uphill on the trails behind the picturesque church, experiencing the beauty of pine groves, babbling brooks, mossy deciduous forests, and views of nearby Killington Mountain during foliage season. Along the way, we’ll be doing accessible yoga poses, breath work, and meditation. I’ll be reading inspiring quotations and inviting reflection on the connection between nature and the soul. If you love the woods and want to explore it in a new way, this event is for you!

No yoga experience necessary, but since we’ll be hiking up a 500’ rise, a basic level of hiking fitness is required. Registered participants will get an email a few days beforehand with detailed information with directions and what to wear/bring. To register, click the link below. Event fee is $35, and a portion of the proceeds from this event will go to support Mission Farm, which is a local nonprofit dedicated to love and the land by understanding the interconnection of all things and the value of biodiversity. This 180-acre land includes gardens for the Abenaki Land Link project, hiking trails, and the historic Church of Our Savior.

Yes! It’s the first Yoga Hike of the season! Time to experience the joy of stretching in the woods! I’ll be leading this hike through our beautiful private woods here in Barnard, Vermont - the perfect setting for you to connect deeply with nature and yourself. We’ll move mindfully through the forest, using features of the woods such as logs and sticks to help us go deep with our stretches. This trail includes a fantastic lookout point as well as a yoga session by a serene pond. We’ll finish the event with an optional hot-tub soak for those who want to retreat even longer. It’s $30 for the two-hour yoga event (10 - 12) and an additional $15 if you want to soak for up to an hour afterward. You’ll get directions to the trailhead after you register by clicking below. Join us, and leave transformed!

Our summer Yoga Walk at VINS was so fun, we’re doing it again, this time in the splendor of New England in the fall! This special event will take place before VINS opens to the public, so you get a sneak peek at the birds, the grounds, and the foliage before the tourists file in. If you’ve never done “bird yoga,” this is your big change - YES, we do yoga with the raptors!

To sign up and get more information, please visit the VINS website by clicking below.

To celebrate fall, we’re pairing a Yoga Hike, where we move mindfully through the woods, stopping to stretch and breathe deep in the crisp fall air, with a hot-tub soak at the end! Take relaxation to the next level!

This hike will take place in our private woods in Barnard, which has a gorgeous view of Mt. Ascutney, as well as lots of logs, trees, and rock walls to play on in solitude. We’ll have the woods to ourselves—no leaf peepers here! I will be sharing inspirational quotations to help make this a truly uplifting event. Afterwards, treat yourself to a soak in our freshwater salt hot tub with all the jets you need to soothe your muscles. Event is $25 for the two-hour moving yoga class and an additional $20 to soak for up to an hour if you like. To join us, click below. You will receive directions to the site after you sign up.

Experience the VINS Nature Center through the lens of yoga. During this meditative event, participants will stroll mindfully through the grounds, pausing to do simple yoga poses in the woods, by the water, and on the Forest Canopy Walk. Most of this workshop will be spent in silence. Enjoy being quiet and present among the sounds of morning birds as you experience the Nature Center before the grounds are open to the public. I’ll weave in yogic mythology as well as mindfulness techniques and accessible yoga poses throughout this event, and this workshop will culminate with an unforgettable Forest Canopy relaxation.

All levels of yoga experience are welcome. Wear clothes to stretch in, shoes for walking, and bring a mat, blanket, or towel to carry along for the final relaxation.  Rain date will be the following Sunday, 7/24.  Space is limited, so register now by going to the link below.

Want to do something special to welcome summer? Join us bright and early for a special, one-time pondside yoga session where a dream team of local yoga teachers will lead you in 108 sun salutations followed by a sweet relaxation. You are welcome to join late, leave early, and rest when you need to.

Contribute your energy to a group experience you will not forget! This event is by donation, but do bring your yoga mat and any props you need to be comfortable. You may also bring a swimsuit and towel for a post-yoga pond swim!

We'll be on private land in Barnard, VT. The GPS address is: 4322 VT-12, Barnard, VT 05031. Make note of the directions, as you won’t have cell service there:

From Woodstock/south:  Go north on 12.  The event is 8 miles north from Billings Farm.  As you come towards Barnard, you will pass Gulf Road on the left. Start paying close attention when you see the "Moose" sign.  You will turn right into the 2nd driveway on the right (marked with the Yoga Class today sign.)   Park in the clearing and follow the sign to the pond.

From Barnard/north: From the Barnard General Store, you will go south on 12 for 1.7 miles.  Start paying close attention when you see the 7% grade sign just before the downhill slope.  After the guardrail on the left, you will turn left into the first driveway (marked with the Yoga Class today sign.)   Park in the clearing and follow the sign to the pond.

No need to pre-register, but feel free to contact me with questions by clicking here.

Join us for one of the most rewarding trails in the area - the Faulkner Trail. We’ll warm up in the scenic park at the edge of Woodstock Village and then hike to the top of Mount Tom, where the iconic star is mounted! This 4.2 mile up-and-back trail has a 600-foot rise, so is moderately challenging but very doable with its well-maintained switchbacks. We’ll enjoy yoga using rocks, trees, and walls on the way up. The pay off of this event is that there’s not one, but TWO lookout points that give you a fantastic view of Woodstock and the Ottauquechee River Valley as we do our yoga practice.

Space is limited, so please pre-register either through the link below to pay the $30 event fee via PayPal, or by emailing me at this link for other payment options.

Hooray—it’s finally time for the first Yoga Hike of the season! For this special event, we’ll explore one of my old favorites - Hawk’s Hill. At the end of a dirt road in East Barnard, this little-known trail promises a deep meditative experience and a good escape from holiday-weekend tourists.  We will hike uphill past ponds, a brook, and old stone walls to a plateau with a remarkable 360-view of the surrounding countryside.  Better yet,horse stanchions at the top will serve as yoga walls for us to deepen our stretches during a hilltop yoga session while we bask in the spring-green view.   

Space is limited, so sign up now! To do so, register by pre-paying the $30 fee by clicking below. Rain date for the event will be Sunday, 5/30, at the same time.

Want to find a private spot during foiiage season? Join me as we go off-trail from the Long Trail and cut through the woods to the Pico "A" ski-lift with a gorgeous view of the Green Mountains and a yoga platform perfect for quiet meditation. If you've ever wanted to see what the ski hill looks like during foliage, this is your chance!  

This shorter hike will get your heart pumping! We'll begin with a yoga warmup at the trailhead, then venture uphill for about 30 minutes to the lookout point for a special session of yoga poses and breath work. We’ll be doing some great woods yoga along the way both up and down, and finish with a sweet relaxation on the soft grass at the trailhead.  

Pre-registration is required, as our numbers are limited due to COVID. Save your space by clicking below to pre-pay the $25 event fee. In the notes, please mention that you’re coming on the LT with us. A few days before the hike, you'll get an email with the details and the directions to the trailhead. 

Come get high with us!

When the going gets tough, the tough practice yoga!  Would you like a personal daily practice, but don't know how or where to start?  I have designed this workshop just for you.  Literally!  I'll be surveying you and your fellow yogis about your goals and needs for a daily practice and offering personalized suggestions along with handouts.  Even if you don't want to start a daily practice, come enjoy this "Kundalini Sampler" of short sets for different uses, such as strengthening immunity, improving mood, and balancing your energy.     

Along with practice, we'll also discuss our apprehensions about the upcoming winter and brainstorm positive, healthy ways to use this time to transform into our best selves.  You're guaranteed to leave inspired!  Class is limited to 9 participants because we will be in person, so sign up soon.  Investment is only $40, which includes all of the above plus follow-up support over email.  

This event is now sold out. Please register early for upcoming hikes!

We have been blessed with another opportunity to hike on private land - this time, in the charming hills of Bethel, Vermont. We’ll meet at the Yoga Farm, and after a hello to the pigs and the horses, we’ll set out for a nourishing session of yoga on the trail, including brookside yoga, yoga with trees, and a set by a stunning overlook at a pond. Keep an eye out for mushrooms and berries! Afterward, we’ll relax under the tent at the Yoga Farm for a rejuvenating session of Yoga Nidra - also known as yogic sleep. This practice will help you realize your intentions and renew yourself as we come to the end of this busy summer. Yoga Nidra is my go-to practice for sleeplessness and true relaxation, and all levels can participate - you just lie there!

Consider giving yourself a mini yoga-retreat and join the 8:30 Kundalini class beforehand! Otherwise, meet us at 10:30 for a two-hour Yoga Hike followed by a 30-minute Yoga Nidra. Connect with your yoga community while we can still enjoy each other’s company outside!

Space is limited to 10 due to social-distancing restrictions, so please register soon before the spots sell out. To register for this hike, click below to pay the $25 event fee. If you want to join for Kundalini class also, please click this link as well.

See you down on the farm!

Join us on this BRAND NEW Yoga Hike on private land in South Woodstock, VT! Deepen your summer groove with us as we explore the meadows and woods of this remote land, which we’ll have all to ourselves for our yogic adventure. Get ready to graze on blackberries! This less-challenging hike is perfect for Sunday morning, and includes a stunning lookout point to gaze upon Mt. Ascutney.

You’ll also enjoy walking a magical, quartz-studded labyrinth made with stones from the land. Walking a labyrinth is a wonderful tool to find peace, serenity, and answers to your questions about life. Need some clarity or direction? Come walk the meadows and the labyrinth and find answers within. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch if you want to stay and soak in the healing, relaxing energy of this special place.

Because we’ll be socially-distancing, this event is limited to 10 participants, so registration is required. To join, please pay the $25 event fee by clicking below or by emailing me here to find out other payment options. You will receive instructions and directions to the site after you register.

How happy am I that it's May at last and that Governor Scott just gave the go-ahead for small gatherings in outdoor places?!  Woo hoo!  And Yoga Hikes are a natural way to spend time with others outside while safely physically-distancing.  

For our opening-season hike, we'll gather on a beautiful, secluded private spot where no one else will be hiking. This special hike includes an uphill trek through meadow and forest to a sculpture garden with an astounding view.  On the way up, we'll be using natural features as props and doing yoga poses & breath work to strengthen immunity.  We'll hike back downhill to a labyrinth, where we will be doing a powerful walking meditation.  Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds at the end of the hike.  Spend your Memorial weekend close to home with me and your fellow yogis in nature.  Because this is private land, you will receive directions to the site when you register.  

So I can enforce the recommended 6' of physical distancing, I'm limiting this event to 10 people.  Save your space by pre-paying.  If we can't hold the hike due to inclement weather, or if you cannot attend due to illness, your money will be refunded.  The event is $25, and you can pay directly by clicking below, or through Venmo (@Amanda-Anderson-530), or by mailing a check to Amanda Anderson at P.O. Box 1152, Barnard VT 05031.   

It's the last Yoga Hike of the season!  As part of Peak to Peak, a hiking event sponsored by the National Park Service, we will be hiking up Mt. Peg, one of the two peaks in Woodstock, Vermont.  This annual event begins at the charming village Green, where we will gather and then walk to the trailhead.  After a yoga warmup, we'll hike up the Summit Trail to the top for yoga along with complementary cider and treats as part of the event.  

Don't be intimidated - at 1080', "Mount" Peg is really more of a hill, though be prepared for an uphill climb as well as beautiful views of the Ottauquechee River Valley at the top.  We'll stop along this 2.5-mile trail for yoga and meditative moments, and end our adventure with a sweet relaxation at the trailhead.  Then you can walk back to the Green for a lunch of wood-fired pizza! 

No need to pre-register for this FREE hike sponsored by the NPS; simply join us on the Woodstock Green at 10 am.  Bring water and a mat or blanket for the final relaxation period. See you there!  

If I could only do one fall hike, this would be it!  At the end of a dirt road in East Barnard, this little-known trail promises a deep meditative experience.  We will hike up past ponds, a brook, and old stone walls to a plateau with a remarkable 360-view of the surrounding countryside.  Better yet, old horse stanchions at the top serve as yoga walls to help support our poses for the hilltop yoga session as we gape at the view.   

Please join us for this fantastic hike!  The $25 event fee is payable at the event.  To register, email me by clicking here.  

Ever want to see what the ski hill looks like off-season?  This is your chance!  For this hike, we will be adventuring up a brand-new trail that I learned about from a local hiker.  Branching off the Long Trail, this shortcut through the woods takes us up to the Pico "A" ski-lift with a gorgeous view of the Green Mountains and a yoga platform.  Best of all, tourists aren't familiar with this trail, so we should have it to ourselves!  

We'll be warming up with yoga at the trailhead, then venturing uphill for about 30 minutes to the lookout point. Be ready for yoga along the way up and down, and a sweet relaxation on the soft grass at the end.  

Please register by clicking here.  You'll get the details and the directions to the trailhead.  $25 event fee payable at the hike.  Bring your out-of-town guests and I'll see y'all there!