Welcome to Shoshoni Yoga Retreat!
Shambhava Yoga Meditation is rooted in the ancient tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, which sees the entire universe as a manifestation of divine consciousness, or Shiva. Through regular whole-hearted meditation practice, we begin to see this divinity within ourselves and it shines in everything we do.
Shambhava Yoga Meditation practices are diverse yet simple, practical yet profound. They begin on the cushion and in the heart, using breath and mantra to experience what lies beyond the mind. With practice, this subtle awareness is cultivated in all life circumstances, bringing the light of consciousness with you everywhere you go.
Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, 40 minutes from Boulder, we offer nourishing yoga and meditation retreats year-round, with seasonal hours for fall and winter. Shoshoni has been the home of Shambhava Yoga – one of America’s first yoga schools – since our opening in 1987. Our Yoga Teacher Training courses are nationally renowned and registered with Yoga Alliance.
Summer Opportunity!
Learn to live like a yogi, overcome your fears, and be empowered to share your love and compassion in the world. Our summer WORK-STUDY program is an opportunity to deepen your spiritual life unlike any other way.
Shambhava Yoga
In 1975, Sri Shambhavananda led a small group of yogis to Boulder, Colorado. They opened the first vegetarian restaurant in the area and named it in honor of their teacher, Swami Rudrananda. For them, the restaurant was more than just an eatery; it was an arena for their growth. Sri Shambhavananda taught them how to use the challenges of running the restaurant to grow spiritually. Living, meditating, and working together they flourished.
The success of the restaurant, and later a bakery, afforded the small dedicated bunch their dream of building a yoga ashram; a place where people could go to experience the yogic tradition through nourishing retreats, asana practice, meditation, and seva (selfless service).
At a time in America when yoga’s popularity outshines its original purpose, Shambhava Yoga stands as a living example of timeless teachings in a present-day practice. Sri Shambhavananda inspires students to combine hard work with heart work and use the practice of meditation to rise above, and grow from, the challenges of everyday life.
Shambhava Yoga ashrams and affiliate centers are run by gifted and dedicated practitioners who use the practice to grow and improve their lives. Each center has been given the blessing of Sri Shambhavananda to pass on the teachings of the lineage under his guidance. Visit one to learn how you can live the practice and love your life with Shambhava Yoga.
Meditation & Mindful Living Retreats
Discover how all facets of life become richer through mindful living. Retreats take place at our beautiful Rocky Mountain ashram with delicious meals in fun, contemplative community. We offer several different structured retreats for practitioners of all levels. (If you are interested in a meditation retreat at a different time, please join us for an Anytime Retreat.) Retreats are guided by senior teachers in the Shambhava Yoga® tradition. Our goal is to share the profound and practical teachings of our tradition in a way that is meaningful for your life.
Yoga Arts Camp
Come for Yoga Arts Camp! Relax and enjoy fun-filled activities as you gain valuable life skills of incorporating yoga, meditation and mindfulness throughout the day. Shoshoni’s delicious vegetarian meals are a highlight of this rejuvenating retreat. Activities begin Monday morning, so we recommend arriving the day before to participate in all of the fun!