Get flexy: Free yoga classes return to Lee Canyon
Under the flickering leaves of quaking aspen trees, Mountainside Yoga returned to Lee Canyon this past Sunday.
The free, weekly one-hour class immediately proved popular again this year, with nearly 250 attendees spread through the trees above the Hillside Lodge.
Vinyasa flow and power yoga classes are led by certified instructor Ashely-Marie Olgado, who emphasizes the landscape in her guidance.
“Notice what it feels like here, today, in this moment, to just breathe into your body,” Olgado says during an opening savasana, also known as corpse pose. “Let your energy settle into your muscles and your bones.”
As you stretch and bend, you take in the sound of sweet birdsong, the sight of passing butterflies and the fresh scent of the pines.
“It’s not about perfect postures. It’s about breathing fresh mountain air, moving your body, and sharing space with other people who want to be outdoors,” said Johnny DeGeorge, the resort’s marketing coordinator.
No advance registration is required; simply show up with a yoga mat, sunscreen, water, and comfortable clothing. All levels are welcome, as Olgado provides many alternate positions.
Classes will be held Sundays at 10 a.m. through June, Fridays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. through July and August, and Sundays at 10 a.m. through September. Arrive early to claim your spot.
During the summer, Lee Canyon also offers axe throwing, live music, disc golf, mountain biking and scenic chairlift rides starting at $14. This Saturday, the mountain locale will host the 2nd Annual Lee Canyon Bike Festival.
For a complete list of Lee Canyon’s events, visit leecanyonlv.com.
Contact Kristen DeSilva at kdesilva@reviewjournal.com. Follow @kristendesilva on X.
