Shoshoni is located in the mountains about 45 minutes west of Boulder, CO and about 10 minutes from the town of Nederland, a fun and funky mountain town with a variety of coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and attractions. 

Absolutely! We welcome people of any background and have found that the training can benefit anyone; most people are inspired by the deep spiritual connection that the residents of Shoshoni experience from their practice. However, yogic philosophy and meditation in a formal temple setting are requirements of the training. If you are not sure if you would be comfortable, you can still apply. Part of our interview process is to make sure that it will be a good fit! 

Shoshoni is easily accessible from Denver International Airport via public transportation. Learn more. 

Trainings at Shoshoni are magical any time of year, but there is a distinct difference between summer and winter trainings. 

In summer, there are generally more people around – bigger training groups, more guests, and more staff. The weather is warm and the days are long, with daylight until close to 9pm at the summer solstice. Winter is our quiet season – trainings are often smaller, there is less staff, and we only have retreat guests on weekends. Winter weather means lots of warm layers and lots of warm treats, with shorter days.

If you have flexibility with your schedule, you might consider which training atmosphere is the best fit for you. If you do not have flexibility with your schedule, that’s ok too!! Our training staff is skilled at recognizing the needs of each particular training group and adapting the training to offer the best experience possible.  

Yes. You will spend a lot of time with your training group, Shoshoni staff, and ashram guests, but there are ways to take time for yourself as well. Mealtimes are all at least an hour long, and there is scheduled free time every afternoon or evening, plus one full day off each Sunday of the training. The best way to ensure space to yourself is to choose a Private Dorm or Eco Cabin for your accommodations, so that you will have your own room to relax in outside of training hours. 

Shoshoni provides three wholesome, balanced meals each day of the training, including your day off. Food is served cafeteria-style, meaning everyone gets a full plate to begin with and then you are welcome to go back for seconds – or thirds! – if there is still food remaining. You may supplement with your own food if you like to snack between meals. There is a guest refrigerator available just outside the main training room. All meals are vegetarian, with options for dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan when you sign up for the training. We are a dedicated meat-free facility, but do cook with eggs, dairy, gluten, nuts and other allergens, so let us know in your application if you have any dietary restrictions. 

AT&T is the only cell phone service that works at Shoshoni. AT&T and Verizon both work in Nederland, a 10-minute drive. Shoshoni does have WiFi available in almost all buildings. Due to the mountain environment, both cell phone service and internet may be spotty or unavailable at times. 

Shoshoni is a substance-free ashram, dedicated to an atmosphere of clarity and sobriety. We do not allow recreational use of marijuana, tobacco, or alcohol on the property. If you have a medical condition that benefits from the medicinal use of marijuana, please let us know in your application so that we can discuss it during your interview. We appreciate transparency with our students and offer the same in return. 

During our quiet season (October-April), on-site laundry is available at specified times for $2 per load with detergent provided. During our busy season (May-September), we do not have on-site laundry available. There is a Laundromat in Nederland, about 10 minutes away, conveniently located next to local restaurants, attractions, and a grocery store. 

Yes! We offer organic coffee every morning a breakfast, plus a tea bar with organic herbal and caffeinated teas available throughout the day. 

Of course. Our USPS mailing address is PO Box 400, Rollinsville, CO 80474. The FedEx and UPS delivery address is 1400 Shoshoni Camp Rd, Rollinsville, CO 80474. Please make sure any mail is addressed to Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, c/o (care of) your name. 

We are happy to have family and friends visit as regular Shoshoni guests during your training. This means they can join us for scheduled drop-in yoga programs or as an Overnight Retreat guest. On the morning of your graduation, friends and family are invited to join the ceremony and celebrate with you, and then stay for lunch free of charge. If you have a special circumstance, just ask!