California: Yoga, music, outdoor thrills! Wanderlust Festival returns to Squaw Valley this summer

The Wanderlust Festival, which features top-tier yoga classes, speakers and live music, will return to the Squaw Valley ski resort near Lake Tahoe from July 14 to 17. The gathering also will include outdoor adventure activities such as hikes, kayaking, biking, stand-up paddle boarding, photo treks and outdoor meditation.

Billed as the “ultimate restorative getaway,” Wanderlust events also appeal to foodies and draws many families with an interest in yoga.

Tickets range in price from $10 for a single Aerial Yoga class to $490 for a four-day pass that includes three activities a day (yoga, meditation, hiking, hooping and more) plus one daily lecture and access to all music.

Here’s a rundown on what’s coming up:

Yoga: Participants take yoga classes taught by some of the world’s most sought-after teachers, including Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Dharma Mittra, Gurmukh and Eoin Finn, in an inspiring outdoors setting.

Music: Get down with live performances featuring the experimental digital rock of Yeasayer, reggae great Stephen Marley, the electronica/world fusion sound of Beats Antique as well as Magic Giant, Son Little, Kaminanda, Kevin Paris, Masood Ali Kahn and the sweet beats of DJ Tasha Blank, DJ Drez and DJ Sol Rising.

Meditation: Relax and get centered with meditation classes from renowned teachers such as Noah Levine, Sianna Sherman, Julie Rader Wellan and Shakti Sunfire.

Nature and outdoors: In addition to hiking, kayaking and biking, Wanderlusters can also participate in imaginative activities such as acroyoga, hula hooping and slacklining.

Talks: Inspiration comes in the Speakeasy series, a lecture program featuring thought leaders like Jeffrey Hollender, co-founder of Seventh Generation, who will discuss sustainable business and corporate responsibility; Lauren Singer, who will discuss practical ways to create near zero waste; and chef Jason Wrobel, host of the Cooking Channel TV series “How To Live to 100,” who will discuss the healing power of food.

The Wanderlust Festival tour continues beyond Squaw Valley (located in Olympic Valley, Calif.) with stops in Canada at Whistler, British Columbia, from July 28 to Aug. 1; and Tremblant, Quebec, from Aug. 11 to 14.

Info: Wanderlust Festival

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