Key Highlights
Yoga
Yoga practice will be comprised of breath-coordinated movement, guided meditation with an emphasis on breath awareness, and systematic relaxation. The combined result of these practices will be a refined experience of prana shakti, that which nurtures, nourishes, and supports us on every level. Through breath awareness, we’ll cultivate a tangible experience of prana and learn how that experience can guide us in our daily lives and enhance our total well-being.
Hiking
Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains is accessible to a broad audience. Our hikes are intended to energize our bodies and complement our yoga practice. Hiking through the Smokies in early May will present us with forests bursting to life, swift flowing rivers, and beautiful waterfalls. As we hike, our expert guides will educate us on the numerous different flora and fauna that we encounter on the trails. Needless to say, springtime in these mountains will delight the senses and leave you feeling fully alive!
Camp Atagahi
Atagahi is the Native American name of a mythical lake in this region where animals went to drink healing waters, and could only be accessed by humans pure of heart. Nestled between two mountainsides, Atagahi is highlighted by its rhododendron plants and a brook flowing through the property. Followed by evening bonfires, you’ll cozy up in your sleeping bag, and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the forest.
Community
At the heart of this excursion is a small community of like-minded individuals. Each determined to grow and heal in their own unique way, we’ll practice yoga together, hike together, enjoy meals together, and share many laughs and stories. While there will certainly be ample time for personal space and practice, it’s the conscious community connection and opportunity to cultivate meaningful relationships that adds so much value to a trip like this.
Itinerary
This is a realistic sample itinerary to show what a potential schedule might look like. Considering the broad hiking possibilities, and leaving room to adapt to a variety of circumstances, the exact itinerary will unfold on a day-by-day basis, with the exception of our fixed arrival time.
*Schedule subject to change
**Additional yoga and meditation will be included during our hikes as time and space permit.
What to Expect
Nourishment is at the heart of this program. Our yoga and meditation practices for this excursion are specifically designed with rest and healing in mind. With space created away from our busy day-to-day lives, learn to let go of the things that don’t serve you, and fill your body and mind with an uplifting energetic awareness that can serve you in all aspects of your life. Discover how to infuse the energy from these practices into your hiking experience through Great Smoky National Park, and connect deeply with the life around you. Furthermore, the homelike quality of Camp Atagahi and the conscious community atmosphere will continually support your path to nurturance inside and out. In summary, this program is about an experience of total well-being.
What’s Included:
Accommodations
Camp Atagahi
This is a premium campsite with 10 different wooden platforms that hold a large tent, which spaciously accommodates 2 persons on elevated cots. Each platform also has a canopy outside their tent with two lounge chairs and deck space for personal yoga practice. The camp also includes a commercial kitchen, private bathing and toilet facilities, a bonfire pit, and a dining pavilion. Naturally, the camp features a flowing stream through the center of the property and is blanketed with Rhododendron plants.
Dates & Prices
Date | Early Registration | Regular Registration |
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May 19—22, 2025 | $1,850
Closes December 17, 2024 |
$1,999
Closes February 15, 2025 |
Call 1-800-822-4547 x5 or email [email protected] for more information.