Yoga Studios in the Roaring Fork Valley

Aspen Yoga studios where the vibe is alive and electrified. This list is not exhaustive, we just picked out the studios we know and love.

Mountain living equates with hardcore playing and we mountain folk all have our different approaches to how hard we like to play. Some of us are more aggressive than others, wearing our Fitbits and logging into Strava before we begin our ascensions up our favorite mountain trails, tracking our mileage, and testing our strength with each new workout. Others of us like the physicality of pushing ourselves, but are in no hurry, breathing in the cerebral benefits as our blood pumps through our bodies, and then there are those of us who enjoy taking long walks with family, friends, pups, and yes, even cats. Regardless of who we are and what type of exercise we prefer, there is a common thread that connects us all together, and that is that we all love to move our bodies, and live for being out in nature. In the transitional months of October and November, when it becomes too snowy to bike and a bit too cold for us to be outside since our bodies haven't yet adjusted to the drop in temperature, many of us turn to our favorite gyms and yoga studios for deep restorative healing from our summer antics, and to get our quads turned on so we can tax our bodies all over again in the snow. So where do we go?

One of the worst-kept secrets in Aspen is that it’s chock-full of incredible and eye-opening ways to get your heart rate up, ways that go beyond outdoor sports like skiing, hiking, biking, and climbing on rocks. Aspen is home to some of the world’s best athletes; by that we mean not just pro skiers and snowboarders, but everyday folks who happen to have an undying passion for yoga, cycling, Pilates, and really anything and everything in between. We’re talking internationally trained and recognized gurus with certifications and educations that make them masters in their field. Lucky for us, they chose our little mountain town as their home base; and we have the chance to reap the benefits of their teachings any day of the week.

We’re in the head-first dive into spring, and while we know that means mud, it also means we’ll be flicking that switch into shorts and sports bra weather, trading in our skis for sneakers and hiking boots, snow pants for bike shorts, and ski goggles for swim goggles. And while we Aspenites inevitably be spending our spring and summer afternoon hours in lakes, on trails, and up on mountain faces, we’ll also be looking for creative pro-led outlets to be guided into better health indoors. Which begs the question: where to begin? Check out our list below—from yoga studios up and down valley, to hot pilates, cycling, and meditation classes guaranteed to better your health and keep those endorphins up any time of the year.

Below is a list of Yoga studios where the vibe is alive and electrified. This list is not exhaustive, we just picked out the studios we know and love.

Aspen Yoga Studios

Aspen Shakti

Owned by the beautiful and talented Jayne Gottlieb, Aspen Shakti is a warm and welcoming studio located right in town, a block East of the Aspen Art Museum. Descending the stairway inspirational quotes like; "Don't you know it yet? It is your light that lights the worlds," pop out from soothing red painted walls encouraging one to tap into one's higher self. An ethereal pair of wings created by the talented local artist, Nicole Gogolak, hang at the bottom of the stairs as if to help you to take flight.

Jayne teaches the Radiant and EmPower Flow classes. These are high energy classes where Jayne's positive energy radiates through to her students, energizing the room with a vibrant light and bringing out the spiritual warrior in all of us. Jayne's New Moon and Full Moon Rituals yoga classes with DJ Bhakti Styler are not to be missed, helping one to reset and recharge to empowering music.

NOTE: For the ultimate Aspen summer experience, hike the Ute Trail and continue up to the top of Aspen in time for an outdoor yoga class overlooking the Elk Mountain Range at 11,212 feet. Don't want to hike? Catch a ride on the Silver Queen Gondola using your season pass or you can purchase a day pass $40 ticket through Aspen Snowmass. Bring water, a sweater, and a raincoat, and make sure to visit alltrails.com for directions so you don't get lost.

** Although our recommendations come from experience, or reviews reported to us from people we trust, we at Aspen Real Life are not liable for experiences gone wrong. Research and preparation are a must. Feedback is always welcome and appreciated.

Arjuna Hot Yoga

This heated studio provides both creative, dynamic, energized vinyasa flow as well as deep stretching, static, restorative postures all practiced in a warm environment. If you are looking for the 26 & 2 yoga series, this is your place. They also are purported to have a kickass hot pilates mat class.

02 Aspen Yoga Studio & Spa

02 Aspen has incredible yoga practitioners who are constantly changing up their flows and helping their students to get deeper into postures. Offering Pilates and Yoga classes, as well as their spa services, 02 also is a great place to shop for yoga and comfort clothes.

Downvalley Yoga Studios

Kula Yoga On Main, Carbondale

A boutique yoga studio specializing in meditative practice and flexibility for all bodies. Kula is the Sanskrit word loosely translated to mean community. I have heard so many fantastic things about this place, it is the next place I'll go to check it out.

Owner, Carlie Urell with Pam & Shea Sweeney

Old Town Yoga, Basalt

Owner, Carlie Urell, just opened her new yoga studio on the river walk in old town Basalt. Old Town Yoga will offer Bhakti yoga, or “yoga of devotion,” which involves chanting and music plus a variety of themed classes in collaboration with local entities, including a class for mothers and babies. Through a partnership with Eagle County’s “Healthy Aging” program, the studio will also launch a complimentary class for seniors with a suggested $5 donation, in addition to other affordable options including a non-senior donation-based class and online video classes.

True Nature Healing Arts, Carbondale

An unbelievably beautiful and intentional sanctuary located in Carbondale, offering yoga, an Ayurvedic spa, a tea room, and an eco-friendly boutique, surrounded by a tranquil peace garden, I was able to take a yoga class there with my friend Jennifer Lane teaching. Used to the fast pace, it wasn't so easy to move slowly and hold postures for what felt like forever, but Jennifer gently led us through it.

If I lived in Carbondale I would go to all of their nutrition and meditation classes, and would definitely go to their yoga classes, especially when Jennifer is teaching.

The Vinmana House, Basalt

This is our riverside studio that we've been practicing in for over 15 years. Emily Longfellow's teachers are fantastic and they have a wide variety. They keep the studio really hot and many of us cold plunge after class. I haven't been yet but word is that the Sculpt Yoga class with Emilee (with an e) is wicked hard, but soooo good. We'll have to go and write about it.

White Horse Yoga, Carbondale

Founder of White Horse Yoga, Bel Carpenter, is an incredible teacher who will get you into the best shape of your life through helping you to build strength and flexibility, heal injuries, gain mental peace, lose weight and fulfill your dreams!

I'm sure we've left studios out, so please email us with your favorite places!! We'll do our best to add your feedback in this blog post: aspenreallife@gmail.com

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Testimonials

Corneliu Fagaraşan

Architect

Aspen Business Connect completely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I showed up I felt welcomed into a community of open, curious, and genuinely supportive people. It’s not just networking—it’s real connection. I’ve built friendships, found opportunities, and gained invaluable insight simply by being part of the group. The environment Jillian has created makes it easy to show up, be yourself, and grow both personally and professionally.

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Hudson McNamee Osprey Design Studio

Owner

I came along and was immediately connected with a lot of entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. A year and a half later I have gained a plethora of connections and advice from people from all walks of the entrepreneurial journey. This valley works by word of mouth. That is the most effective way, and being a part of this has gained me the most high quality clientele that respect what I do, compensate me fairly and I don't have to go through the entire vetting process every time. I learned so much from so many different types of people. It's been invaluable to my growth as an entrepreneur and a small business owner.

Grayson Rutherford Sinclair Building Architecture Design

Director of Operations

I've been blown away by the professional connections that I've been able to make since joining Aspen Business Connect. I've even had the opportunity to make trade relationships... [and] brought multiple artists onto my company's projects that I wouldn't have otherwise found had I not been a member of ABC.

It's unmatched and unrivaled by anything else in the valley and such a special meeting and connecting place for professionals of all different backgrounds. Jillian does an incredible job making her network ours and she's the most well-connected woman in the valley, always bringing in new people from different places who have different experiences and backgrounds to share. Overall it's one of my favorite things to be part of in the valley, from our socializing events and specialized dinners to our more professional focused events , it's given me the opportunity to make great friends in the valley and even professional relationships. All of us are better off for it.

Jeremy Joseph

Jeremy Joseph Photography

I opened a gallery called Jeremy Joseph Photography, which was a place to display my fine art prints of the Colorado Wilderness and Wildlife. Shortly after opening that space, I started to realize the need for me to be more integrated into the local community. After a short meeting with Jillian, I realized really quickly how valuable her network could be to get more integrated into the community. The amount of people and relationship building you can do is pretty impressive. Every time that I show up I always have a bit of a vibrationally tingly inspiration because of everyone's stories and what they're doing. Just a great place to be a part of the community and get inspired for your small business.

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Derron Cloud, State Farm Agent in Basalt and Aspen.

Agent

What I have enjoyed from Jillian's group, Aspen Business Connect, is I've met lots of different people, different individuals. There's great events. I have probably not only gained clients but I’ve also been able to provide clients to those other folks that I've met. I've also made friends. Several people that I met in the first meeting that I went to, I've played golf with and our families hang out together. I have also had many, many referrals from those people. This group has been fantastic for networking and learning and just meeting lots of great and wonderful, interesting people.

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Dominic Del Signore Homestead Circus Productions

Founder

Being a member hasn't just grown my business; it has fundamentally changed my life in the Roaring Fork Valley.

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Jillian is a master at the art of connection, and her dedication to this community is nothing short of brilliant. She understands that when you connect local businesses as genuine resources for one another, you aren't just facilitating 'transactions', you are proliferating a culture of friendship, growth, and playful engagement that makes our community thrive... Great organizations only succeed with great leaders, and Jillian’s mission to foster an environment where we all succeed together is incredibly effective.

Marisa de Lempicka Tamara de Lempicka Estate Foundation

Owner

I've been a member with Aspen Business Connect for about five years now and it's been wonderful. Jillian does an amazing job at connecting people. I always leave the events inspired, empowered, with new ideas. It's really really been a great addition to my life here in Aspen, and it's a great reason to hear what other people are doing in the community, to feel part of this amazing community. The people in this group are amazing. I've /made some really lifelong friendships.

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Shari Havroud of Aetio Health

Nutritionist

I am so grateful for Jillian and Aspen Business Connect, for introducing my work to the team at Aspen Strong where we created a successful Food/Mood kids series. From there, I have been given the opportunity to work with the Aspen Youth Center, Aspen Family Connections and the City of Aspen!”

All of these engagements have helped me expand awareness about the benefits of medical nutrition therapy. Just one introduction led to many more. I would highly recommend joining the Aspen Business Connect network!"

Diane Utz, ESQ Ferguson Shindler Law Firm

Construction Litigation

Thank you once again! You’ve created something really special and have done an amazing job pulling together the movers and shakers in this Valley. I’ve lived all over the country but have never witnessed a network like the one you’ve built and are continuing to build. You are such an inspiration!

Eric Amyot Keystone Species CO

Instigator of Change | Generative Community Builder

ABC makes networking easy. More than that, the intention and energy, mood, and support for every entrepreneur and business regardless of their scale or industry, is always positive.

Harry Teague - Harry Teague Architects

Owner

Thank you Aspen Real Life and your team. Very informative and well organized panel discussion. Wonderful to network with such smart, fun crowd. Keep up the good work.

Jerome Osentowski Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute

Founder & Director

Last week Jerome, Eden, and Brook melted our minds with their wisdom on the state of our food systems, what they're doing about it, and what we can all do to improve the health of ourselves and the Earth. Thanks Aspen Business Connect for organizing this great event!

Thanks so much Jillian for putting these together. We were glad to see so many people who care about their food, we got so many business cards! Amazing

Rose LeVan Sustainable Settings

Co-Founder & Office Manager

Thank you Jillian for giving us the opportunity to talk with our community via Aspen Business Connect! Your crew is amazing.

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Michele Cardamone - Michele Cardamone Photography

Owner

I just went to Jillian's Aspen Business Connect meeting at Aspen Kitchen with a panel discussing the importance of eating local and nutritious food without pesticides. There was so much positive energy in the room and such an eclectic mix of local business representatives. It was such a perfect way to connect with members of our community. Bravo, Jillian! I can't wait for more!

Molly Dodge Bosque Aspen

Such an amazing event, Jillian!! Thank you for including us and for everything that you're doing for this community and beyond. You're an inspiration and connecting people is the most satisfying thing. Xoxox

Bill Infante, Hangai Mountain Textiles, Co-Founder & President at Breakthrough Communications, Basalt Town Council Member.

Principal & Co-Founder

Great evening. Great initiative. Great connections. Thanks Jillian Livingston for bringing the business community together!

Marisa Hallsted The Mindful Vine

Founder

We thought you’d love that we all connected over a fabulous dinner. Turned into a blog post, a mastermind group, a newly designed ring from gems from my ancestors and who knows great collaborations between some of us in the future! Thanks for being our connector and for all you do!!

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