Elevate | A Lake Tahoe Yoga Retreat

Elevate is a five-day yoga retreat at Granlibakken Resort in North Lake Tahoe, led by Amy Fecher, owner of Indigo Yoga in Beavercreek, Ohio. It pairs daily yoga and meditation with hiking, time on the water and open hours to rest. The retreat welcomes all levels, from longtime practitioners to people who are simply curious, and it is capped at ten participants.

What to Expect

The days have a steady rhythm with room to breathe. Mornings begin with a guided nature hike, followed by alignment-based yoga and meditation. Lunch is on your own, and the hours from late morning to late afternoon are left open for leisure or excursions. Late afternoons turn softer, with mellow yoga that includes yoga nidra and restorative practice. Dinner is followed by an evening gathering.

The retreat opens on arrival day with a gentle yoga class, an opening circle and intention setting, then a gathering by the fire. The following evenings bring stargazing on the resort grounds, a mountain meditation by the lake, and a celebration dinner with a gratitude circle. On the final morning there is one more alignment-based class, a closing meditation and reflection, and a closing circle before check-out.

Outings include a visit to Emerald Bay, kayaking or paddle-boarding on Lake Tahoe, and a ziplining adventure. Nothing is compulsory. If you would rather sleep in, read or do nothing, that is part of the design. Optional extras, at your own cost, include a spa massage, mountain bike or e-bike rental, the Palisades Summer Aerial Tram, and a cruise on the Tahoe Gal paddle wheeler.

About Amy Fecher

Amy Fecher is an E-RYT 500 and the owner of Indigo Yoga. She has worked privately with clients in a professional setting since 2001 and has taught yoga full-time since 2007. Her teaching shows a deep respect for the tradition of yoga and encourages students to approach the practice with curiosity and awareness, meeting themselves exactly where they are.

The Setting

Granlibakken sits among the pines just minutes from the shores of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada. Between sessions you can walk among the trees, use the pool or hot tub, visit the spa, or find a quiet corner with a book. Rooms are offered as single occupancy, with a king bed and private bathroom, or double occupancy, with two double beds or one king bed for a couple, also with a private bathroom. The stay is four nights, with breakfast and dinner each day. A shuttle runs between Reno airport and the resort at the start and end of the retreat.

Before You Go

No yoga experience is required. Classes offer options so each person can practice in a way that suits their body, and many participants come alone. A full yoga studio with props is available, so you do not need to bring a mat unless you prefer your own. Pack comfortable clothing for outdoor activities and layers for mountain weather. A suggested packing list is sent before the retreat.

The retreat includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, kayaking or paddle-boarding, the ziplining outing, twice-daily yoga, guided hikes, airport shuttle service and use of resort amenities. Flights to Reno and lunches are not included. Because the group is small, Amy asks that you contact her before buying airfare.