Everything You Need to Know: Yoga On the Rocks – Denver, CO

To those who live in Denver and attend this event every year, I am supremely jealous! About five or six years ago, I saw an Instagram post from someone who attended Sunrise Yoga at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, CO, and it immediately went onto my bucket list. This past month, I finally got to check it off, and I was so happy that I almost started crying when I took my seat. Today, I’m excited to share this post on Everything You Need to Know: Yoga On the Rocks – Denver, CO.

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Everything You Need to Know: Yoga On the Rocks – Denver, CO

I’m not generally one to tell long, elaborate stories, so let’s jump into this guide. If you think I’ve missed anything, feel free to leave a comment below, and I’ll do my best to answer!

Everything You Need to Know: Yoga On the Rocks - Denver, CO

My best advice

Sign up for the Red Rock Amphitheater email so you know exactly when tickets will go on sale.
Put the date and time of the sale in your phone calendar with an alert.
Buy tickets as soon as possible.
Get there early.

Get there early—don’t be like me. Tickets sold out in less than 24 hours. Luckily, I was able to get a ticket via resale on StubHub. The ticket was transferred to my AXS app a few weeks before my class.

Tickets were originally priced at $25, but I got mine for $37 with fees. For context, the night before, they were reselling for $100.

Where to stay and how to get there

If you’re coming from out of town, like I did, flying into Denver was a breeze. I chose to stay in Centennial, CO, which is between Denver and Morrison, CO, where the Red Rock Amphitheater is located.

It was the perfect location for our trip, but if you’re only going for yoga, you might want to stay outside of Morrison.

I also highly recommend renting a car—the earlier, the better to ensure you get a great rate. I booked about four months in advance and got mine for less than $90 a day. There is no public transportation to the amphitheater.

Thankfully, most people have Google or Apple Maps on their phones. 😉 It’s a straight shot to the amphitheater early in the morning, and it’s only a 30-minute drive. You won’t be the only one going, so just follow your map and all the other cars.

Parking

There are two parking lots. They are both a bit of a walk to the main gate/check-in area, but it’s not bad! I parked in the lower level, and it was a 10-minute walk to the gate from my car. Either parking lot works well, but I will say there were construction machines and trucks in the closest parking lot because they were doing repairs. Almost everyone parked in the lower lot

Arriving and setting up

I mentioned getting there early to avoid as much stress as possible. When I arrived, I had 10 minutes until the class started. I had enough time to scope out a good spot and take in the atmosphere before it started.

However, I did leave later than expected. Even though I lucked out by being able to snag a spot between a few people, I would have felt better getting there 20 minutes before class.

The best spot

There’s no such thing! The entire amphitheater has a stunning view. That said, if I go again, I would go up about six to eight more rows so I could see all of Denver in the distance.

I had a great view of the stage, though, which made it easy to keep up with the instructor. So at the end of the day, it was still a great session. I’m really happy I snagged the spot I got.

Yoga level

Level one!

It was more of a sun salutations and stretch class, which was perfect for what I wanted that morning. The instructor was wonderful and allowed time for those at a higher level to practice their advanced moves. I didn’t want to overdo it due to the elevation, though.

If you’re new to yoga, don’t be scared or shy. This is a great class to try.

Be prepared

I’m going to break this down into a few sections because I think they’re important to have a successful class.

Equipment to bring

Yoga mat (yes, I packed mine in my carry-on!)
Water
Socks
Sweatshirt
Camera
Sunscreen

Altitude

I live at sea level in Seattle, Washington, so this was a big concern of mine. I tend to get migraines anytime I’m at a high elevation. I recommend spending a few nights in Denver before doing this event. We arrived on Thursday afternoon. I got a migraine, drank about 80 ounces of water, and went to bed early. The same thing happened on Friday evening. By Saturday morning’s class? I was perfect.

So just a fair warning, altitude can be a challenge. There were a few people who got woozy and lay in savasana for the rest of the class. It would be wise to pack electrolytes and pain meds, just in case. They also provide electrolyte refreshments after the class.

The view

Be prepared to be in awe. I didn’t know or think Colorado could be that beautiful. I felt like I was in another country. You will be amazed!

Thank you so much for reading this very short “Everything You Need to Know: Yoga On the Rocks – Denver, CO” guide! I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed this solo adventure. I loved it so much, I want to make it an annual event.

Hope you’re all staying happy and healthy.