SPOTLIGHT FESTIVAL: TAOS MOUNTAIN YOGA FESTIVAL

Looking for something to do this August? We are thrilled yoga festivals are back and can’t wait to check out all the amazing events taking place around the world. This week we had a chance to connect with Leah Matamales, Mountain Events Manager for Taos Ski Valley about the festival  taking place Aug 16-18th. Special discount for our community: use promo code TMYOGALOVE24 at checkout.

What makes this year’s festival unique?
The festival is open to yogis of all ages and experience levels and this year’s headlining instructor is Gurmukh, an internationally renowned teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. 

The festival will feature other notable instructors, including Reema Datta, Aura Garver, Jvala Moonfire, Alana Lee, the High Frequency Loft Acro Team, Suki Dalury, Sean Murphy, Kirstie Segarra, Richard Leirer, among others. Along with a wide variety of yoga classes, the weekend-long festival will include sound healing, dance, nature writing, and more to showcase the one-of-a-kind enchantment of Taos Ski Valley.

Share with us what you LOVE about your festival location?
Taos Ski Valley is nestled among the highest peaks of New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo mountains – the beauty of the area is equal only to its history and deep cultural roots. It’s a far cry from the “mountain cities” that many ski resorts have become in the summer and will truly provide our guests an unforgettable, intimate experience. 

The theme of our issue this year is JOY, how do yoga festivals inspire JOY? 
The Taos Mountain Yoga Festival is designed to be a joyful, inclusive, communal event. Personally, for me, creating something that draws people from a variety of walks of life together for a common interest, and seeing them immerse themselves in a place close to my heart brings a lot of joy.

Overall, I think the positive intentions of seeking wellness, connection, and community inherently radiate joy; and when people gather together with the mission of finding those things, the joy is palpable. 

Learn more:

Taos Ski Valley Events Calendar: https://www.skitaos.com/calendar
Taos Ski Valley Social Media: Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/skitaos/
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