Do I Have to Leave?

First, here’s the view from the room in which yogis practiced today at Yoga Rocks the Mountain, held at the Viceroy Snowmass.  After that, what more does a gal need? 

Throw in a morning class taught by R.R. Shakti, with live music by Walter Parks (below), who plays with Woodstock legend Richie Havens (remember, I met him once?), and I was pretty jazzed.  Please excuse the pun . . .

Then, I took a class with Mike Matsumura, who not only dropped some serious yoga moves on us, complemented by solid Yoga Sutras insight, he also cracked me up.  Among his many entertaining quips, he continually reminded us not “to break anything” when attempting advanced asanas (such as Scorpion pose, below).  ”You break it; you buy it,” he cautioned.

The afternoon session of Yoga for Foodies with Dave Romanelli did not disappoint; in fact, it topped off the already scrumptious day.  

Without the picturesque view, chill playlist, or organic, local, gourmet light fare that followed, Dave’s practice still would have been an enjoyable, well-crafted class.  With these added elements, however, it was a delightful and totally unique sensory experience.  

Bravo, Dave!

I’m not quite ready to leave “Snowmasana,” my new friends in CO- including the gracious event organizers who hosted me- or these stunning mountains.  Thankfully, I get to eek out a bit more yoga fun tomorrow morning.  

A mountain of love to you,

Om Gal