Wellness Escape in the Red Rocks: Yoga, Hiking & Breathwork in Sedona

This retreat, run by Vita Pura Yoga, offers a long weekend in Sedona with a clear shape: move, breathe, rest, repeat. Mornings start with a hike to a scenic trail, followed by a Hatha yoga session—often with breathwork and meditation—held completely outdoors. Afternoons open up for spa time, reading by the pool, or a second gentler hike. Evenings end with sunset yoga and meditation. In between, meals at the ShadowRock Grille set you up for the day.

The yoga here is Classical Hatha, taught the traditional way, with a serious emphasis on pranayama or breathwork. Classes are educational and detailed, and with no fixed sequence, each session responds to the people in it. Lead teacher Amber Martinez has over a decade of teaching experience, and the retreat's style is restorative and therapeutic rather than athletic. Guests consistently mention how accessible the practice feels, even if you've done very little yoga before.

Sedona itself does much of the work. You'll hike trails that open onto wide red rock vistas, practice in places with notable energy, and be outdoors in a landscape people travel across the world to see. This is a luxury-style retreat—you sleep in a plush suite, order from a full breakfast menu, and can book a massage or sit in the jacuzzi in the afternoon. The combination of outdoor practice and hotel comfort is what most guests remember.

The schedule has a thoughtful rhythm. Arrivals happen mid-afternoon on day one, so you can settle in before the sunset session. Days two are fuller with hiking and yoga, and day three closes with a gentle morning practice, a share circle, and checkout by 11am—meaning you can head home or onward feeling taken care of. Overall, it's a restorative weekend, not an intense bootcamp.

What's included

- 3 days / 2 nights accommodation at the Hilton Resort at Bell Rock (4-star) - Breakfast and lunch daily (order off the menu) - Daily guided, mindful hiking to Sedona's most beautiful trails - Yoga, breathwork, and meditation outdoors in the red rocks - Authentic Hatha yoga teachings, including pranayama and meditation instruction - Free time to use the resort's full-service spa, multiple heated pools, and jacuzzis - A bonus breathwork session (worth $200) when booking through this page - Post-retreat integration support with an online yoga session (worth $200)

What's not included

- International or domestic flights - Airport transfers (shuttle can be arranged, not included) - Travel insurance - Dinners (free time to explore Sedona's restaurants) - Optional private yoga class (2 hours) and private yoga hike (3 hours) - Spa treatments (available at an extra charge)