The Balanced Rock Journal
The Balanced Rock Journal is where we share thoughts and wisdom shaped by the wilderness, nature’s rhythms, and the lived experiences of our community.
A living archive of reflections, seasonal wisdom, and storytelling, within these pages we hope you’ll find words that inspire, offer insight, and spark creativity.
Inside the Balanced Rock Journal, you’ll find:
Seasonal reflections inspired by solstices, equinoxes, and nature’s cycles
Practices & contemplations rooted in yoga, mindfulness, spiritual ecology, and embodied awareness
Stories from the field—reflections and shared experiences from retreats, trails, and moments of transformation
Community voices from teachers, guides, community members, and participants walking this path with us
Land-based wisdom honoring Yosemite and the places that shape our work
This journal is here for you. New entries arrive with the seasons, as inspiration strikes, or with the unfolding work of our community. Each entry is an offering: something to sit with, return to, or carry with you into your own life.
Through the Lens: Photos from our Summer Solstice Backpacking Trip
A journey through photos from our 2023 Summer Solstice Backpacking Trip
Developing a Living Relationship with Nature
Guest blog written by local instructor & guide Ashley McConnell!
Best Yoga Poses to Keep You Adventuring This Season
Check out some of our favorite yoga poses to level up your hiking and backpacking this season!
Ayurvedic Recipe for Springtime
Spring is here and we’re celebrating with this refreshing recipe from Jana Kilgore!
Wintering Down…with Soup!
Winter Solstice invites us to cozy in and nourish ourselves with this soup recipe from Ruth Smiley of Blue Oak Ayurveda!
A Walk in the Mountains: Insights into Meditation + Breath by Dennis Eagan
Exploring breath work in the mountains as a moving meditation with Dennis Eagan.
