[Date] 8/13/2015 [Details] Imagine yourself immersed in the Mineral King wilderness, overlooking an alpine lake surrounded by a granite basin and arms reaching towards the sky as you stretch before the days hike. Your companions join in as your guide leads the group in a revitalizing vinyassa yoga flow, reminding you to breathe deep. This is just one moment of many that you may experience during this inspiring yoga backpack trip, where yoga and self-reflective activities such as meditation and journaling complement the hike. For this adventure, we venture to Franklin Lakes and the surrounding areas, which contain waterfalls, peaks, streams and a colorful metamorphic backdrop. Itinerary Day 1: Meet at 4pm. Introduction and evening yoga session. Car camp to promote acclimatization. Day 2: Easy yoga flow then backpack to Franklin Lakes (About 6 miles, moderately strenuous). Evening meditation. Day 3: Rest day with morning yoga and possible afternoon easy hike to second lake. Easy evening yoga session. Day 4: Easy flow yoga in the morning with hike to Franklin Pass. Evening yoga session. Day 5: Morning yoga session and hike out. To Register: 559.565.4251 or www.exploresequoiakingscanyon.com [News / Events] 
Wild & Free: A Yoga Inspired Backpacking Trip