What can I expect after I sign up for a yoga hike?

The 2013 Schedule will be avail by the end of January 2013. To view the schedule for a location, simply go back to the map on the HOME page, click on the desired location on the map, and select the "Schedule" button. You do not need to sign up and complete the process to view the schedule.

IMPORTANT information about MINDBODY:
Mindbody is the program we use to schedule yoga hikes.
EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST CREATE THEIR OWN MINDBODY ACCOUNT.
Mindbody does not allow you to reserve spots for other people besides yourself.

If you want to attend a Yoga Hike (YH) with other friends, they will need to create their own accounts and sign up themselves, or
you can CREATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS for each person attending, provided you have the required fields information for them.
Required fields are as follows: First and Last Name, Birthday, Mobile phone, How did you hear about us, email and password.

1. Click on the hiking yoga logo above, select the desired location on our map, and then click the "Schedule" button
2. Click on the "Sign Up!" link directly under the Email/Username box in the upper right hand corner of your screen.
3. Fill out the required fields, click on the "I agree with the terms above box" and hit the "Create Account" button.

Hiking Yoga gift certificates are available--perfect for anyone who has a special day coming up! Give someone an awesome gift for those moving to a new city, training for an event, trying to make some changes in life, or simply curious to try something new. We have had birthdays, holidays and friends get-together for a private yoga hike through this thoughtful gift. You can personalize your gift online to make it fun!

1. Log In to your Mindbody account.
2. Select the "Online Store" tab (Top right)
3. Select "Gift Certificates/Credit" (Underneath Yoga Hikes tab)
4. Choose from a single drop in yoga hike or any of our multi-packs. Prices appear below:
- 01 Yoga Hike Gift Card: $20
- 03 Yoga Hikes Gift Card: $50
- 05 Yoga Hikes Gift Card $75
- 07 Yoga Hikes Gift Card: $95
- 10 Yoga Hikes Gift Card: $120
- 15 Yoga Hikes Gift Card: $150
For Gift Certificates for a Private Yoga Hikes, you will need to email [email protected] for updated pricing structure.
5. Fill out all the required fields.
You will be given the option to email your gift certificate to the recipient of your gift purchase or print a gift certificate at end of transaction.
Choose from a variety of background styles and make sure to Preview them to ensure accuracy in your selection.
6. Click on the "Make Purchase" button and then "Check Out"
7. Enter the required credit card information, your email so we can email you a reciept and press "Place Order"
8. If you wish to print the Gift Card, simply click on the "Print Prepaid Gift Card" link.

Thank you for purchasing an amazing gift from Hiking Yoga. We look forward to meeting your family, friends, co-workers or significant others!

Daily Deal-type Vouchers include Groupon, Living Social, Amazon, etc.

EACH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT IN MINDBODY.
Mindbody is the scheduling system we use.
See "How do I create a Mindbody account?" above if you need help with creating an account.

If you already have an account created in Mindbody follow the steps below:

1. Click on the hiking yoga logo above, select the desired location on our map, and then click the "Schedule" button
2. Log in to your MINDBODY account by entering your email/username and password. Click Log In.
3. Click the "Online Store" tab (top right)
4. For "Kind of Membership or Series," select "Yoga Hike" from the drop down menu.
5. For "Series or Membership" select the SHARED daily deal option from the drop down menu that applies to you (Groupon, Living Social, etc.)
YH = Yoga Hike (SHARED option implies you are only using ONE of the two Yoga Hikes in your daily deal voucher)
6. Please DO NOT USE THE PROMOTIONAL CODE BOX to enter your daily deal voucher number.
Click on "Check Out" button.
7. Please DO NOT USE THE GIFT CARD NUMBER BOX to enter your daily deal voucher number.
Enter your email address (if it is not already automatically filled in) and hit the "Place Order" button
8. Click on "Book this Service" button to schedule your hike or simply go to the "Yoga Hikes" tab and find the yoga hike you would like sign up for.

You are set! Now, you can take care of your friend:

9. Again, your friend will need to have a MINDBODY account. If he or she does not have one already you can easily do this for them.
Simply log off from your mindbody account, create an account for them and follow the same exact steps above.
10. The last step is to email [email protected] your daily deal voucher # and provide the name of the friend you are sharing your the voucher with
Email Subject line: �Groupon # is: (Enter Number Here)� or "Living Social # is: (Enter Number Here)", etc. as it applies to you.

Be sure to get meeting point details and map info by selecting "More Info" on the location you will be visiting! Enjoy your yoga hike! :)

Daily Deal-type Vouchers include Groupon, Living Social, Amazon, etc.

So you don't want to share your Daily Deal type Voucher and want to go SOLO? No problem!
Rember that EACH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO HAVE THEIR OWN ACCOUNT IN MINDBODY (the scheduling system we use)
See "How do I create a Mindbody account?" above if you need help with creating an account.

Once your account is created:

1. Click on the hiking yoga logo above, select the desired location on our map, and then click the "Schedule" button
2. Log in to your MINDBODY account by entering your email/username and password. Click Log In.
3. Click the "Online Store" tab (top right)
4. For "Kind of Membership or Series," select "Yoga Hike" from the drop down menu.
5. For "Series or Membership" select the SOLO daily deal option from the drop down menu that applies to you.
6. Please DO NOT USE THE PROMOTIONAL CODE BOX to enter your daily deal voucher number.
Click on "Check Out" button.
7. Please DO NOT USE THE GIFT CARD NUMBER BOX to enter your daily deal voucher number.
Enter your email address (if it is not already automatically filled in) and hit the "Place Order" button
8. Click on "Book this Service" button to schedule your hike or simply go to the "Yoga Hikes" tab and find the yoga hike you would like sign up for.
9. The last step is to email [email protected] your daily deal voucher # and your name.
Email Subject line: �Groupon # is: (Enter Number Here)� or �Living Social # is: (Enter Number Here)�, etc, as it applies to you.

You are all set! Be sure to get meeting point details and map info by selecting "More Info" on the location you will be visiting! Enjoy your yoga hike! :)

Unfortunately, we cannot extend the daily deal expiration dates beyond the date printed on your voucher. However, we want you to come on out and experience at least once one of our yoga hikes!

So here are a couple of options for you.

If you have a COMPLETELY UNUSED expired voucher, we will exchange it for a drop in yoga hike (value $20) valid for 365 days OR, or the cash value of the deal you purchased (whichever is the greater)

Simply create an account in Mindbody, if you haven't already, then send us to the info below to [email protected]:

1) your Mindbody account name and associated email address,
2) the daily deal information including
a) voucher type (please specify Groupon, Living Social, etc.)
b) number/code
c) expiration date.

We will drop in a credit for a yoga hike on your Mindbody account valid for one year so you can come and try us out.

If you have a PARTIALLY UNUSED expired voucher or if you wish to get your money back, you can contact the specific daily deal site directly for a refund.

Groupon: [email protected]
Living Social:

When you have accumulated enough Perkville points to redeem them for a yoga hike, please follow steps to purchase a yoga hike selecting the "Redeem Perkville Points" from the drop down menu. Then email [email protected] with the Perkville code number and your name. Subject line: �Perkville # is: (Enter Number Here)�

First you will need to purchase a "Series or Membership".
You can purchase a single drop in yoga hike or a mulity pack with any major credit card.
We accept either Visa, MasterCard or Discover--sorry no AmEx

1. Click on the hiking yoga logo above, select the desired location on our map, and then click the "Schedule" button
2. Log in to your MINDBODY account by entering your email/username and password. Click Log In.
3. Click the "Online Store" tab (top right)
4. For "Kind of Membership or Series," select "Yoga Hike" from the drop down menu.
5. For "Series or Membership" select from our selection of a single drop-in yoga hiketo any of our multi packs
(multi packs range from 3 to 15 yoga hikes in the package)
6. If you have a Promotional Code, type it into the PROMOTIONAL CODE BOX.
Groupon/Yelp Voucher numbers will not work in this box.
Click on the "Check Out" button
7. Enter the Credit Card information, including billing address, etc. and your email addres.
If you have a Gift Card Number, enter it in the GIFT CARD NUMBER BOX.
Groupon/Yelp Voucher numbers will not work in this box.
Hit the "Place Order" button.
8. Click on "Book this Service" button to schedule your hike or simply go to the "Yoga Hikes" tab and find the yoga hike you would like sign up for.

Multi-packs are intented for individual use only. However, sometimes our guests want to treat a friend to a yoga hike from their account.
If you plan to share your multi-pack, be sure to read on "How do I share a Yoga Hike (YH) multi-pack with a friend?" below.

We have clients buy yoga hikes for a friend or spouse through their own account. This works and is totally fine, there are just a few steps involved! Please follow the steps carefully below for proper registration.

1. First you need to sign into Mindbody and purchase a package with multiple yoga hikes (Online Store Tab)
2. Your friend needs to have a MINDBODY account created to share your yoga hikes and sign up for a class
Hint: You can do this for them. Simply click the "Sign Up!" link (top right corner) and enter the required fields to create their account.
3. On each individual account, sign up for a yoga hike (or let the credit sit, it will be waiting for you!)
4. Email [email protected] with first and last name of the person you want to share your multi-pack. We will link both accounts to draw from your multi-pack.
(Note: Our system will show "Unpaid" on their account if you do not notify us to share from your multi-pack!)

Simply follow the steps under "How do I purchase & sign up for a Yoga Hike (YH)?" and use your Promotional Code when prompted.

IMPORTANT: Promotional Codes ARE NOT Groupon/Livign Social/Yelp Vouchers numbers.
For how to use your Groupon/Living Social/Yelp Voucher, refer to questions above regarding how to use your Groupon.

Simply follow the steps under "How do I purchase & sign up for a Yoga Hike (YH)?" and use your Gift Card Number when prompted.

Cancellation Policy:

Since yoga hikes are limited to 15 people for optimum experience, we enforce our cancellation policy. When you sign up and pay for a hike we are saving you a spot and not allowing someone else to attend. Reservations may be canceled online. You will forfeit your yoga hike if you do not notify us 24 hours prior to the yoga hike and will not be given back credit.

To Cancel Your Yoga Hike:

1. Log In to your Mindbody account
2. Click �My Info� Tab and select �My Schedule�
3. Press the yellow �Cancel� to the right of the yoga hike you want to cancel

While logged into your Mindbody account, click on the "My Info" Tab, select "My Schedule" and verify that you are signed up for the class you selected.

Only yoga hikes you are signed up for will show.

In Facebook, you can manage email notifications by selecting the "Settings" link in the upper right hand corner of any page. From the Notifications tab, you can choose which actions you want to generate emails. For example, if you want to be notified by email each time someone writes on your Wall or receive weekly email digests about your friends' upcoming birthdays, just check the boxes next to these options. If you'd rather not be notified when people poke you or comment on your photos, just leave those boxes unchecked.

To change the email address associated with your account, select the "Settings" tab. You'll then see your current email address and can select "change" to add or delete addresses. Your Facebook email notifications will only be sent to the address you designate as your "Contact Email," so also be sure this information is accurate.

To take care of our regulars and referrals we have joined with Perkville, an awesome website to hook you up with free yoga hikes!
After you attend your first yoga hike, you will be invited via email to join Perkville.
Be sure to use the same email from Mindbody for tracking purposes.

Here is how it works:

- Go to http://www.perkville.com/biz/39
- Create an account and let the points roll in
- Receive more points by posting on Facebook, and a ton by referring friends!
- After you finish each yoga hike you will receive an email with your points *open email & accept to redeem*
- Accumulate 15 points and get a free yoga hike!15 points get you a Free Yoga Hike

You earn points when...
... you attend a Yoga Hike (2 points)
... you post on Facebook about Hiking Yoga (1 point)
... you refer a friend new to Hiking Yoga and they attend a class (4 points)
(the referrals excludes Groupon customers)

Below is an example to show how it works:

1) [email protected] refers [email protected] to Hiking Yoga on Perkville
2) [email protected] signs up for a class with Hiking Yoga
3) [email protected] takes the Hiking Yoga class and earns 2 points
4) [email protected] earns 4 points for referring [email protected]

Basically, [email protected] doesn't earn points until [email protected] earns points herself.
Make sure to be consistent with the email account used!

After you sign up for a yoga hike, you can expect a automatic confirmation sent by the Mindbody scheduler. Please be sure to check your Spam box and enable your browser or email system to accept emails from this source. We do not look to add to your email.

The night before your yoga hike, the instructor will send out a confirmation email including their cell number and more details about the meeting location. Most of the meeting location details, including a map and a picture of the meeting point, can be found in our website by clicking on the location in the map on our homepage and selecting the "More Info" button for that location.

The email from the instructor is simply to confirm and provide you with a means to communicate emergencies to the instructor. For example, if you are running late or have some sort of emergency that prevents you from arriving to the meeting location on time, so you can alert the instructor and the group is not held back unnecessarily. Or, if you are a couple of minutes late, to give you the possiblity of catching up with the group by checking in with the instructor where the first yoga station will be. Mind you, if you are running late, we do not guarantee that you can catch up to the group as cell coverage in some locations is not reliable and we cannot hold up the group for late comers.

The instructor's confirmation email sometimes serves as a heads up to address cancellation of the yoga hike based on weather conditions. he or she may inform you that based on the weather conditions, we will be doing the yoga hike UNLESS you hear otherwise up to 1hr before the yoga hike the next morning. We are after all, looking to have a great time outdoors and no one wants to be soaking wet due to rain or worst still, struck by lightning due to electric storm conditions!

During the yoga hike, you can expect to have a blissed out time! That is the idea anyway and what keeps us motivated to bring the best of each and every one of us every day on every yoga hike for you to enjoy!

The best way to find out whether you made it onto the yoga hike is to:

1. Click on the hiking yoga logo above, select your location on our map, and then click the "Sign Up" button
2. Your region's MINDBODY page will appear, log into your account
3. Click the "My Info" Tab
4. Select the "My Schedule" tab

If the top right hand corner continues to say "CWait List" then you have not been bumped up to the class.

Checking your account can be done at any time, up to and including the day of the yoga hike. Note that since our cancellation policy requires a 24hrs notice, most cancellations happen the day before the yoga hike.

Note: You may also be notified via email to alert you that you are now on the yoga hike. However, if someone cancels after the cut-off time, you may not be notified in time. That is why we strongly recommend that you log into your Mindbody account to see if you make it onto the yoga hike.

We offer several options:

01 Yoga Hike Drop In @ $20
03 Yoga Hikes Package @ $50
05 Yoga Hikes Package @ $75
07 Yoga Hikes Package @ $95
10 Yoga Hikes Package @ $120
15 Yoga Hikes Package @ $150

Contact us for more details on coordinating private yoga hikes.

* We provide the mats for you so you do not need to bring one. My favorite joke about them is that they are designed for squirrels! You will get it once you see

* Wear running or walking shoes (no open toed shoes please) and comfortable workout clothes

* Bring layers if weather is cooler in the morning or at dusk

* Bring sunscreen if you have sensitive skin, a hat and sunglasses if you prefer

* We recommend you bring your own water for proper hydration

* Do not need to bring Groupon to yoga hike, simply email # to [email protected]

* Your gorgeous smile! :)

Most courses offer public fountains but we strongly encourage bringing your own. It is always safer to drink extra than not enough. A good estimate to go by is to take your weight in pounds and divide by 2 and that is how many ounces you should drink. 200 pounder drinks 100 ounces. All will vary by climate, activity level, and other factors.

Small kids will not be able to keep up, but fit teens enjoy it very much. Infants are welcome to come for the ride if the parent understands they will have to duck out if child interferes with the groups experience.

No.

We always meet 10 minutes before the posted yoga hike start time. Always give time for parking, public transit, and the like as we will be leaving right at start time. That gives time to use the restroom and check in with teacher. If you are running late call the instructor on their cell so everyone is not waiting around. Common courtesy applies. If you are late you may be able to catch up with the group (extra cardio!)

Public yoga hikes are scheduled for 90 mins.

If you have a hard stop in the back end, please communicate this to the instructor ahead of time. Group pace may slow down at times and result in slightly longer duration yoga hikes.

The yoga hike will run unless the teacher cancels the hike. The teacher will send an email out up to one hour before hike canceling if weather is unsafe.We will all assume yoga hike is on UNLESS you hear otherwise. If weather shifts for the worse at actual meeting time it is up to the teacher to cancel on site. If the yoga hike is canceled you will be given credit on Mind Body to use whenever you desire.

No, some bring a small athletic pack to carry water, keys, cell phone, and wallet.

There are as many answers to this as there are yoga hikers. See who else has made yoga hikes part of their regular workout routine:

The Transplant: We are located in great cities people are drawn to and want to feel more connected to their adopted city, meet some cool people and take care of themselves.

The Studio Queen or Gym Rat: Those bored with the treadmill or want to get off the studio hardwoods and try something different.

The Local: They have been here for a long time and have seen many new offerings. These are some of our biggest fans. They come to experience their community in a fresh way. This is not like any other workout they have done before.

The Bootcamper: Those looking for a big change in how they feel in their body. They come 3-4/week and are usually ready to turn a new leaf. Whether they have a wedding, a charity event they are wanting to train for in a healthy way, or simply tired of their own excuses.

The Social: After a week of quick, convenient workouts (read boring) they are ready to meet their friends for a Yoga Hike and then go grab some food afterwards. This is a fun, social, connected workout to enjoy in an unhurried start to your evening or weekend.

The Traveler: They are visiting and want a unique way to explore the place and meet locals while getting a fabulous workout.

Yes, we welcome beginners to yoga with a cardio base. We will hike at a brisk pace, 2.8-3.5 miles in an hour. The yoga is suitable for all levels. Our goal is for your body to remember us the next morning, but not hate us :)

You can buy a drop in hike. You can buy series of 3 or 10 hikes. You can do a 6 weeks bootcamp with unlimited attendance to during that intense period.

1. Click our logo above
2. Select your location on the map
3. Press "Read More"
4. Address will be found here. Press "View Larger Map" beneath the google map to expand and get directions

We take a break from Thanksgiving through the beginning of the New Year. Exact dates vary every year depending on the weather conditions.

Send us your best pictures capturing yoga, nature and hiking in breathtaking landscape and panoramic views.
Hiking Yoga Instructors are welcome to submit their pictures and will be considered for the winning prize.
The Grand Prize: Published photo on Hiking Yoga website with your name credited. Selected winner will receive a free yoga hike for them and a friend along with a voucher for lunch for two.
20 Prizes: The first 20 submissions by email ([email protected]) will receive a free yoga hike valid through the end of this 2013 season (November 17, 2013 except for Phoenix December 15, 2013)
* We encourage you to include visually stunning outdoor surroundings in your area that include yoga, nature and hiking
* Send your pictures to [email protected] with #hikingyogapictastic in the subject line to enter
* Include your name, email, location of photo and date taken
* Images must be in JPEG format, 4 megabytes or less, 600X800 pixels or greater resolution
* Contest starts August 30, 2013 and will end September 30, 2013. The winner will be announced by October 7, 2013
Check out our blog for more details as we get more questions submitted by participants.
Good luck with your entry!

Winning photo will be featured with name credited; all photos entered are available for use of Hiking Yoga for publishing purposes. The �Hiking Yoga Pictastic Contest� is open to ALL photographers at least 18 years of age, except employees of Hiking Yoga and the immediate families of such employees. The contest is open to all participants regardless of residence or citizenship, so long as the laws of their jurisdiction allow participation.
WHAT TO ENTER:
We are looking for striking digital images to celebrate hiking, yoga and nature � and their important connection to each other.
Your images should highlight the diversity of yoga in nature, including portraits of yoga and hiking in the outdoors, yoga representing the mind/body connection, relationship between yoga, hiking and nature including all yoga poses, weather and seasons.
We are especially interested in images that showcase the wide range of yoga and hiking across our planet.
Please do not include photographs of pets or domestic animals. Images of captive animals photographed in zoos and commercial game farms are also prohibited, however photos from state and national wildlife preserves are allowed.
If you choose to include people in your submission, you are responsible for obtaining the necessary releases from the individuals depicted, and must be able to provide copies of those releases to Hiking Yoga upon request. Entrants must not submit images that involve human nudity, damage to the environment by the photographer, put any individual or person in danger, or infringe on the rights of any other photographer or person.
All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization (removal of dust, cropping, reasonable adjustments to exposure, color and contrast, etc.) will be disqualified. Multiple exposures that have been combined to produce a single "High Dynamic Range" image are acceptable. Images that do not meet these requirements may or may not be judged at the judging panel's sole discretion.
Photo captions must accompany all submissions, and should include the subject of the image, the location the image was taken, and the name of the photographer(s).
HOW TO ENTER:
All images must be submitted through our photo submission email [email protected] required fields, including name, email and other information about your photo submission.
Select image directly from your computer desktop, or from your social media sites and send as attachments to [email protected] email for consideration in the contest.
Sharing photos within social medial including #hikingyogapictastic are for social media purposes alone and do not act as a submission, only through direct email to [email protected] are images submitted for contest consideration.
FORMAT:
JPEG, 4 megabytes or less, 600X800 pixels or greater resolution
Images are disqualified if they are copied or are from previously published work.
JUDGING:
Images will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merit. The judges are a panel of Hiking Yoga staff members familiar with photography and responsible for selecting images for various Hiking Yoga printed and online marketing and membership materials.
Hiking Yoga shall determine winner eligibility in its sole and absolute discretion. All decisions made by the judges are final.
DEADLINES:
Online entries can be uploaded starting 12:01 pm Eastern Standard Time on August 30, 2013. Deadline for submitting entries is 11:59 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 30, 2013.
The winner will be announced by 12:01 Eastern Standard Time on October 7, 2013 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and on the Hiking Yoga Blog.
Hiking Yoga reserves the right to adjust any deadline(s) as the result of causes beyond its immediate control.
WINNING PHOTO PRIZE:
You and one other will receive a FREE YOGA HIKE & LUNCH located closest to your location. Persons must provide transportation to and from provided Yoga Hike. All terms included on all Yoga Hikes apply to contest winner and guest. Lunch shall be provided via Groupon of Hiking Yogas� choosing near the Yoga Hike location.
RIGHTS:
Your photographs support the health and wellness movement so thank you for helping to further our mission through your photography.
You will give all rights to any photograph you submit to Hiking Yoga.
If your photograph is the winner of Hiking Yoga Pictastic Contest, Hiking Yoga will have a royalty-free, nonexclusive right, in perpetuity, to:
Use the photograph on the Internet in support of our mission.
Use the photograph in Hiking Yoga non-commercial communications.
Provide your photograph to other individuals and organizations for non-commercial and commercial use, newsletters, reports, slide shows, displays, web pages, and the like.
Use, in connection with Hiking Yoga Pictastic Photo Contest, your name, city, state and country of residence in promotions and other publications.
Keep the files provided, and to archive the images on CD or in other electronic forms, so that your photos can be used to support our mission and be properly credited.
As conditions of this permission, Hiking Yoga shall credit all photographs with the caption "� Person's Name" when the full name is available.
QUESTIONS:
Questions and inquiries about contest rules can be emailed to [email protected]