Looking for a quick getaway to the mountains this fall? The YMCA of the Rockies will host the first-ever Family Yoga Weekend, September 14-16, 2018, at the Estes Park Center. Families interested in learning more about yoga or expanding their practice are invited to attend. All-levels of yoga are welcome.

"This brand new event at YMCA of the Rockies gives our guests the opportunity to unplug, slow down, and reconnect in the majestic and peaceful setting of the Rocky Mountains," said Kellen Toulouse, Brand Manager, YMCA of the Rockies. "In addition to daily indoor and outdoor yoga classes on our expansive 800+ acre property, the weekend features spectacular guided hikes, informative talks, various forms and levels of yoga, opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation, and a friendly, supportive community.”

The Family Yoga Weekend features a variety of yoga classes for different levels including Sunrise Yoga, Kids Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, Vinyasa Yoga, Power Yoga Flow, Stress Relief Yoga, and Outdoor Yoga, as well as several wellness and nutrition practices to learn new healthy living skills.

The all-inclusive weekend retreat includes two nights of lodging in a Central Lodge room, all meals from dinner on Friday night through breakfast on Sunday, and all Family Yoga Weekend yoga classes, events, and programs. Costs start at $441.50 (plus tax) for the first adult in a room. Each additional adult in the room (age 13 and older) is $193.50 plus tax for the weekend. Each child (age 6-12) is $158.50 plus tax for the weekend. Children age five and younger are free when staying with a paying adult. Maximum room occupancy is five people per room.

Regular on-site activities will be available and most are included in the retreat fee, such as miniature golf, basketball, volleyball, tennis, indoor swimming, hiking, playgrounds, historic library, and family programs. Archery, horseback riding, mountain bike rentals, an indoor climbing wall, and the arts and craft center provide additional activities on-site for a small fee. The retreat fee also includes:

• Hotel-style lodge rooms with two queen beds, full bath, telephone, and Wi-Fi
• Full meal plans
• Daily outdoor & indoor yoga classes in a beautiful mountain setting
• Spectacular nature hikes in the Rocky Mountains
• Outdoor campfire with music
• Meditation & self-reflection practices
• Optional massage for additional price

Registration, yoga instructor bios, and a complete schedule of the weekend is available at https://ymcarockies.org/yogaweekend/.