…have yoga mat will travel

Tahoe Yoga and Wellness Center

Old Town Truckee

Passing the high altitude, old-town, down-town, old west turned hip alpine community packed with happenin’ hot spots, groovy places to grab a brew and “not for the light of wallet” boutiques; the YoYos were on their way to Tahoe’s premiere yoga studio – Tahoe Yoga and Wellness Center. This inspired, holistic space owned by Chiropractor and Yoga Instructor, Walter Lightner, draws on the talents of the most sought after teachers in the area and hosts a continual calendar of yogi superstar workshops and classes.

Tahoe Yoga and Wellness Center

“Eye of the Tiger”… curiosity on fire, the YoYo’s had to know more about this popular, 6am, bi-monthly event that draws new and repeat students from places far beyond the borders of its home in Truckee, California.

Bill Folkmann

Super charming, polar opposites, Bill Folkmann and Mark Lundbeck, creators of this advanced practice casually began with a just a few welcoming words and 30+ sun salutations. The YoYos have to admit, they wondered, during the magical meditative motion, how many times they were goin’ to welcome the sun in this captivating region that always seems to shine.

Mark Lundbeck

Alternately, these engaging talented teachers replaced the precise, demonstrated instruction with challenging asanas held until every yogi in that room became friends with their connective tissue. Rotation and alignment focused, the YoYo’s learned things about their armpits and inner thighs… they will not soon forget. Fun, focused, stimulating and intensely perfect, The YoYos walked away from this “good reason to live in Tahoe” class, feeling alive, strong, energized and ready to take their yoga off the mat and straight to that sparkling lake.