Picture it: Your plane is coming in for a landing at the Jackson Hole Airport and the approach offers up a mind-blowing, jaw-dropping view of the 40-mile Teton Range. The mighty jagged, snow-capped peaks tug at something deep within. If you’re like most people spying this mountain range for the first time — and the Grand Teton peak in particular — you’ll feel a spiritual flourish. The powerful sensation might momentarily confuse you. As you deplane on the runway the energy of your surroundings will be all-encompassing. Welcome to the Greater Yellowstone region, considered by many to be an area of enhanced energy that brings inspiration and well-being to all those lucky enough to visit or live here.
Wellness in Jackson Hole is easily achieved through many modalities, from yoga to soaking in hot springs or immersing yourself in a soothing sound bath.
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Anyone, everywhere, all at once.
Perhaps you are experiencing an emotionally trying time, or recovering from a disease or other trauma, and boy, does that endless Wyoming sky and the Teton wilderness sure sound good for the body, mind and soul. Maybe you’ve always wanted to visit Jackson Hole and wellness activities rather than high-adrenaline adventures feel more like your cup of tea. Or perhaps you’d simply like to dabble in a bit of both. You’ve literally come to the right place.
What Are My Options?
MASSAGE
Grand View Spa: Located in the Grand View Lodge at Snow King Resort at the base of Snow King Mountain, Grand View Spa is the largest, full-service resort and spa in Jackson proper. It also boasts Wyoming's first and only halotherapy salt lounge. This full-service spa features 9,000 square feet of total relaxation and organic amenities and offers an extensive array of signature body treatments, massages and facials for women and men. To book a treatment, call 307-732-9393.
Massage Professionals of Jackson Hole provides both in-home and in-office bodywork treatments. Massage offerings — 60, 75 or 90 minutes long — include couples, deep tissue, sports, Swedish, chair, Thai, hot stone, and CBD massage; chair massage is offered from 2 to 4 hours. Address: 970 West Broadway/ Phone: 307-413-1961
Body Sage Spa at the Rusty Parrot Lodge (which is re-opening just in time for summer 2024) offers a variety of massage and bodywork. Address: 175 N Jackson St./ Phone: 307-733-4455
On-mountain massages: Onward Body Therapies is offering massage services at Grand Targhee Mountain Resort in Alta, Wyoming, reachable via the Teton Pass. Book a 30-, 60-, 90- or 120-minute massage and enjoy some relaxation, slopeside. To book a massage, call
208-248-3296.
YOGA
Grand Targhee is partnering with The Yoga Source, a non-profit yoga studio in Teton Valley, Idaho, to offer yoga sessions on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. on the observation deck at the top of Dreamcatcher lift. Classes are $40 and include a scenic lift ticket. Summit Yoga is limited to 15 participants. A limited number of yoga mats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Inversion Yoga in Jackson has a variety of yoga classes to choose from including Hot Yoga, 26&2, Heated Vinyasa, Hot Fusion, Hot Yin Yoga, Restorative, Gentle Flow and Candlelight Flow, plus Rope Wall, Sculpt, Barre, Mat Pilates, Inferno Pilates and Reformer Pilates. Address: 260 W Pearl Ave/ Phone: 307-733-3038
Teton Yoga Shala: Public and private yoga classes and pilates offerings; Address: 3510 N Lake Creek Dr. in Wilson/ Phone: 307-690-3054
Attending the Yoga on the Trail class at the National Museum of Wildlife Art means you can execute Salutations and Downward Dogs while looking across the beautiful vista of the National Elk Refuge. Instructors conduct weekly summer classes from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursdays in July and August outside on the south part of the Sculpture Trail. Bring your own mat.
Yoga on the Deck is held at the summit of the Bridger Gondola at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. during July and August. The gondola loads at 9 am. Participants should sign up online as dates usually sell out. The cost is $40 per person which includes one-time Bridger Gondola access. Loaner mats are available.
There is also an annual Teton Yoga Festival in Victor, Idaho — reachable from Jackson via Teton Pass — over Labor Day weekend (August 30 through September 1, 2024) at Moose Creek Ranch. For more information, visit tetonyogafestival.com.
Wellness Programs
Astoria Hot Springs is open year-round and offers multiple two-hour sessions daily beginning at 9 a.m. There are six different man-made soaking pools — including a cold plunge pool — filled with natural thermal waters, which are controlled at different temperatures in each. Situated along the banks of the Snake River, Astoria Hot Springs is a 20-minute drive south of Jackson and one of the area’s most unique outdoor experiences. Wellness programs include Morning Meditation Soak, Yoga + Sound Bowl and Bath+ Soak, among others.
Medicine Wheel Wellness is a holistic health and healing facility “rooted in natural healing and optimal outcomes.” Yoga, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, energy healing and chakra healing sound baths are but some of the offerings. Address: 120 Pearl St./ Phone: 307-699-7480
Other Healing Modalities
When you're out here in our dry climate, it's important to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Restore hydration and rebalance your body through the use of minimally invasive IV hydration therapy with RemedeCo. RemedeCo offers both mobile and in-house services.
Arnica Acupuncture and Wellness center includes not only acupuncture but cupping, Gua Sha and tailored herbal prescriptions as well. Address: 480 S Cache/ Phone: 307-264-0278
For a truly unique spiritual experience, you should try a sound bowl “bath” facilitated by Daniella Botur, a Jackson Hole seasoned healing arts practitioner. She specializes in crystal singing bowl therapy and mindfulness practices. With more than 20 years of experience, she conducts private and group sound bath sessions, workshops and retreats, employing various techniques including breathwork, aromatherapy and vibrational modalities. At her tipi or studio on the National Elk Refuge — with the best panoramic views of the Tetons — you can attend weekly sound bath and yoga sessions held Monday evenings in the summer (mid-June through late September) from 6 to 7 p.m. The cost is $25. She also offers special sound bath experiences for couples, families and groups. For more information, call 646-853-3056 or visit her website danielabotur.com.
Traveler Tip: Two skincare companies born and raised in Jackson Hole have an array of skin care products to address the dry climate out here and help you hydrate your skin beyond your wildest dreams: Alpyn Beauty and Trilipiderm. Visit their websites to check out the various all-natural, plant-based face and body creams, cleansers, serums, toners, exfoliators and toners. Both companies' websites also have a list of local stores where you can purchase their products.
Healthy Bites
Persephone Cafe, located at 145 E Broadway and 3445 N. Pines Way in Wilson, and Picnic at 1110 Maple Way, are three cafe and coffee shops inspired by bakeries in France yet also remaining rooted in Wyoming with a local orientation focused on fresh, seasonal ingredients. As a scratch bakery, Persephone only sells baked items that day, sourced from over 20 local farms, ranches and dairies.
Healthy Being Cafe, Juicery and Wellbeing Market is a local, organic coldpress juicery, eatery and gathering space that sells fresh ingredients. Address: 165 E Broadway/ Phone: 307-200-9006
Snake River Roasting Cafe has a variety of coffees and beverages plus a tasty, locally-sourced, healthy menu prepared by Provisions. Breakfast items, soups, salads, paninis and sandwiches are some of the menu's treats. Hot teas include lavender mint and jasmine green and the cafe’s specialty-grade coffee embodies the spirit of adventure that is Jackson Hole. Address: 50 W Broadway / Phone: 307-734-9446
The Last Word
Jackson Hole is ready to help your body recover from your mountain mission or relax into a more natural state of being. Pamper and elevate your mind and spirit and bring the tranquility back home with you. Best. Souvenir. Ever.