Duration: 4 to 5 hours depending on hiking tempo

Connect with the restorative properties of the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, AZ!

About

Enjoy the spiritual and physical benefits of yoga with this small-group guided tour and restorative yoga session in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve! This large, permanently protected, sustainable desert habitat is the perfect place to connect with nature.

Our guides and yoga instructor tailor the hike and yoga to the group’s ability. With at least two knowledgeable and professional guides that will provide insight into how Native Americans used land, the history, geology, flora, and fauna that make this particular part of Arizona so special. A local yoga instructor will guide the tour and lead guests through a Yin yoga session at the half-way point, overlooking beautiful Scottsdale city views.

Highlights

• Guided hike and yoga session customized to group skill level
• Hike 4-5 miles with 700-foot elevation changes
• At approximately the 2-mile point, guests will engage in a restorative, 45-minute to 1-hour Yin-style yoga and meditation session in the Sonoran desert
• Learn the area’s history, botany, and geology and connect with the healing properties of the desert
• 100% guided adventure

What to bring

• Small, light pack with water (extra water - provided by guides)
• Dress for all weather conditions!
• Sunscreen
• Snacks
• Proper shoes – hiking boots preferred, and good quality socks for the yoga session

Yoga mats and carrying straps will be provided

Where to meet

Gateway Trail Head

• 18333 North Thompson Peak Parkway