Sunrise & Sunset Yoga Hiking at the Amitabha Stupa — Sedona Red Rocks

Slow the pace and tune into Sedona: private sunrise and sunset yoga hikes at the Amitabha Stupa combine traditional Hatha practice with gentle high-desert walking. Custom, restorative sessions on a clifftop overlooking the Red Rocks make this an ideal reset for visitors of all levels.

Sedona, Arizona•

2–3 hours

•By Adventure Collective•October 2025

The Experience

Perched above sweeping red-rock amphitheaters just outside Sedona, the Yoga Hiking Tour at the Amitabha Stupa offers a three-hour sunrise or sunset practice that reads like a reset button for a restless mind. Located in Sedona, Arizona, this private yoga-hike pairs gentle high-desert walking with traditional Hatha instruction and guided pranayama, culminating in a clifftop meditation overlooking the Red Rocks. You meet your teacher at a trailhead near the Amitabha Stupa and follow a modest route tailored to your group's pace. The trail winds through pinyon-juniper scrub and sandstone slickrock, opening onto scenic benches and a dramatic outlook where the session unfolds. Instructors teach classical Hatha techniques, not fitness-style flow: slow, precise asana, breath work, and guided meditation that draw on Eastern teachings. The experience is private and customizable for solo travelers, couples, families or groups up to 15, so adjustments and restorative modifications are standard. What distinguishes this offering is the setting and the format. Few Sedona experiences mix authentic yoga science with a curated, small-group hike that intentionally slows the rhythm of a tourism-heavy destination. The Amitabha Stupa is a quiet landmark often used for reflection, and the nearby trail vistas showcase layered sandstone fins, deep orange hoodoos and wind-polished domes that read like geological chapters of the Colorado Plateau. Guides emphasize interpretive elements—plants, local wildlife, and the cultural history of the land—so sessions become short field lessons as well as restorative practices. Participants frequently report profound calm and clearer focus after breath-work on the clifftop; reviewers call it “the best yoga experience of their life.” Private tours run daily; typical time on the trail is about three hours, balancing movement and practice. Practicalities are straightforward: meet at the trailhead, wear layers, and bring water. The hike is gentle and suitable for most fitness levels, but terrain includes uneven sandstone and short climbs. The instructors will provide sequence variations and props if requested, and the flexible cancellation policy allows refunds with advance notice. Why book this in Sedona? For travelers seeking active restoration rather than a workout, this tour delivers a rare combination: a place-based mindfulness practice with sweeping Red Rock views and a teacher-led program rooted in traditional Hatha. It’s a way to see Sedona differently—mindful, slow, and quietly anchored in the land. Book a private sunrise if you want soft, cool air and a hush over the canyons; sunset gives warmer light and long shadows that flatten the stone into ribbons of color. Groups receive clear GPS meeting instructions, options for mat and prop rental, and individualized sequences suited to injury history and mobility limitations, making the offering both accessible and intentional for visitors of diverse backgrounds. Expect slow breath, big vistas, and real quiet soon.

Sunrise & Sunset Yoga Hiking at the Amitabha Stupa — Sedona Red Rocks

The Experience

Before You Go

Meet prepared at the trailhead

Layer for temperature swings

Protect feet on slickrock

Bring 1L water per person

Local Knowledge

Hidden Gems

Wildlife

Conservation Note

Photographer's Notes

What to Bring

Trail shoes with tractionEssential

Light yoga mat or travel matEssential

Water bottle (1L+)Essential

Layered clothing and sun hatEssential

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