Good Idea #1: Leave hot steamy Washington DC in August and drive west to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a month! Check!

I have lived (on and off) in Jackson Hole from 1986 – 2002, so it really is home to me. When I moved away in 2002 to live and work at Rancho la Puerta, there was a Yoga community, but it was just that- a small community of practitioners, a few teachers and a couple of brave believing studio owners who loved the practice… with or without the students! Today, I am happy to report, that Yoga is thriving with studded athletes, young hip locals and middle aged men and women who look as fit as their juniors.

There seems to be a clear division and branding of Yoga styles in this small community-  so be aware of where you lay your mat.

Akasha Yoga- is the Anasura Yoga studio in town. Traditional Iyengar classes with bolsters, straps and blocks.  A lovely space and skilled teachers.

Inversion Yoga- is the “hot Yoga” studio in Jackson. Filled with the fit athletes sweating away for power Yoga in a 100+ degreed room. I did take a lovely (although hot) Jivamukti class, which was a great treat, and hard as hell with hot room. The space is also welcoming, fun retail, but I would have to say that some of the “new” teachers, are not skilled and not teaching. So if you are a beginner- good luck.

Teton Yoga Shala, Ashtanga Yoga- located in the Aspens on Teton Village road is a long standing studio with talented teachers. The location is in a wellness center, so there is a feel the moment you park your car that you are wel l taken care of.

Bell Fitness- is located just south of town in a well appointed gym. The students are excited to learn and are happy to add Yoga to there their fitness routine. Large room, some noise from the gym- but expected. Most teachers are Yoga Fit instructors, so be ready for music and lights out.

I was more than excited to see (and practice a variety of Yoga styles) the Yoga community growing in Jackson Hole, it took a while, but well worth waiting for. … oh, did I mention, that there is even Yoga Today, an on-line Yoga TV station!

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