YogaMastery
Workshop & Retreat
October 23-26, 2026
Elk Mountain Ranch
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
RYT's earn 15 CEU's for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
Deepen and Expand Your Practice
Elk Mountain Ranch is a private 150 acre, adjacent to the Coeur d' Alene National Forest. The 4000 sf home has six bedrooms spread throughout the house. This unique, eclectic home has all the touches of home and is the perfect setting for our retreat. Yoga classes are held in the front room with large windows looking out over the property. In between classes you can hike the trails on the property, explore down town Coeur d'Alene or rest in the peacefulness of the ranch.
The Practices
Saturday and Sunday will begin with Yoga asana workshops that will include drills to improve alignment, increase understanding of the motions of a particular asana, increase strength and flexibility. Learn new ways to use props to experience more depth in your asana practice; we will be using, chairs, wall, straps, bolsters, sandbags, and blocks in the asana drills. You will receive a booklet of asanas to be used for note taking during the workshops. All classes will begin an end with meditation and mantra.
The Retreat
Travel Day: Friday Oct 23
Arrive at the ranch between 5-8 PM
No dinner served this night. If preferred, local students can arrive between 8-9 AM Saturday morning. If you arrive Friday night, please plan to eat in Coeur d'Alene or bring take-out food to the ranch. Driving direction to the ranch provided after registration is complete. The ranch is located in the Wolf Lodge area of Coeur d' Alene.
Saturday & Sunday: Oct 24 & 25
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Brahmana Practices, Yoga Asana Drills & Practice
Morning workshops will include drills are designed to expand awareness of the alignment for key asanas and experience familiar asanas in new ways. Classes will conclude with meditation practices
1:00-4:00 Rest & Digest Time - Optional Group Hike led by Brian Smith
4:00-6:00 PM - Langhana Practices for Restoration and Stillness.
6:00 PM Dinner
PM: Fireside Mantra & Meditation
Final Morning: Monday Oct 26
8:00-10:00 - Yoga Asana & Meditation Practice
Departure by 12:00 PM
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LOCATION
Elk Mountain Ranch is a magnificent private ranch on 150 acres. Located 15-minutes east of downtown Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, the property is close to town, yet still feels private and secluded. The 4000 sf house is a spacious, comfortable, home that was built with love by the owners. The heart of the home is the original 1908 homestead cabin, additional rooms were built around the cabin over the years to create an eclectic and original home.
The unique setting of this home is at the confluence of two streams and surrounded by natural beauty. Like a painting come to life with romantic rock bridges, quaint stone steps and walls, lush pastures, fruit trees, flowers and two jade-green ponds filled with trout that guests are encouraged to feed with food provided. The home is adjacent to 2.5 million acres of U.S. Forest land extending into Montana and Canada. It is not uncommon to see bald eagles, wild turkeys, deer and elk on the property.
TRAVEL & ARRIVAL
The nearest major airport is in Spokane, Washington. It is a 50 minute drive to Coeur d' Alene from the Spokane airport. The Missoula, Montana airport is a 2.5 hour drive to Coeur d' Alene. Ride sharing may be able to be arranged with other participants, please let me know if you would like me to help arrange this. Travel expenses are not included in registration costs. Each participant will receive a map with driving instructions to the ranch before the retreat.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The ranch has six bedrooms, three upstairs and three upstairs. The rooms on the second floor each have their own private stair case leading to the room. The two large, main-floor bathrooms are located at the front and rear of the home. A well stocked laundry room is available for use. Bathrooms are equipped with hair dryers.
Wifi is available in the main areas of the house; cell phone signals are 'spotty' at best. There is a land line for local (208) calls and emergencies. What'sApp works well for phone calls outside of the local Coeur d' Alene area code.
MEALS
Delicious, nourishing meals prepared for with ingredients that celebrate the flavors of autumn. Vegetarian/vegan lunch and dinner will be prepared for you. Light breakfast foods are self-serve. Coffee and tea available in the mornings. A hot tea station is available for use all day. Guests' special dietary needs can be accommodated (gluten free, vegan, allergies). All breakfasts are self-serve. The cook for this retreat is Essie Dobbins.
COEUR D'ALENE
Downtown Coeur d' Alene and Lake Coeur d' Alene are just a 20-minute drive from the ranch. An abundance of hiking and biking trails are in and around Coeur d'Alene. If you are interested in exploring Coeur d'Alene during afternoon free time, I can provide you with hiking and town information upon arrival. Weather permitting, there is the potential for a group hike during afternoon free time, this can be arranged as the retreat date gets closer.
REGISTRATION*
1,000 per person
*Discount for current or previous Yoga Mastery Program students
Submit the form below
REGISTRATION INCLUDES
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Accommodations
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Welcome Gift Bag
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Brahmana asana practices: Two, three-hour, morning workshops on Yoga drills and creative prop usage for stronger and more table Yoga postures.
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Langhana asana practices: Two three-hour, afternoon workshops on releasing stress and moving into stillness with restorative and yin Yoga.
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Evening Mantra and Meditation
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Candlelit & Fireside Yoga Sessions
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Mantra & Meditation Instruction
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Handouts to Help Remember What You Learn
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Wholesome, organic, vegan/vegetarian meals prepared by Essie Dobbins
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Small group instruction (maximum of 7 students)
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Access to the 150 acre ranch to hike, explore and relax
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Optional group hikes after lunch.
ROOM CHOICES
1) Balcony Room: Reserved
Large room with queen bed, private full bath and patio/terrace. Located on the second floor, private staircase leads to the room. Stunning views of the forest through large glass windows at front of house can be seen from the bed. This is a loft type of room with an open railing above the Yoga room. People cannot see into the Balcony Room from the lower level. The Yoga room is closed to the rest of the house between 9:30 PM and 8 AM to ensure complete privacy for those in the Balcony Room.
2) Silver Room: Reserved
Large room on main floor, center of the house, queen bed and views of the fruit tree orchard and small pasture. Shared bath located across hallway from room. Bathroom shower is shared with the Bear's Den.
3) Bear's Den:
Part of the original 1908 log cabin. A large room with one queen bed, two twin beds. Private powder room (toilet/sink). Located on second floor, private stair case leads to room. Full bathroom located at the base of stairs is shared with the Silver Room.
4) Moose Room:
Queen bed. Located on the main floor at the back of the house. Large bath shared with Wolf and Native American rooms.
5) Wolf Room: Reserved
A cozy room with a twin bed and a private exterior door. Located on the main floor at rear of house. Large bath is shared with the Moose and Native American rooms.
6) Native American Room:
A large, second floor room with a double bed. This is the quietest room in the house with a shared bathroom located at the base of the stairs. Private staircase leads to the room. Bathroom is shared with the Moose and Wolf Rooms.
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Reserve your room with a non-refundable 300.00 deposit per person.
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Registration: Submit the form in the link below. An invoice for the deposit will be emailed to you after the registration from is submitted.
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Nearest airports are Spokane, WA (60 minutes away) and Missoula, MT (2.5 hours away). Please let me know if you are interested in car-sharing from the airport, I will try to connect you with other students to arrange a carpool. Uber/Lyft are appx. 100.00 each way.
