Monument Yoga
In the heart of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
Monument Yoga was created in 2018 when Becka Cooper Winkelman moved to this rural town and in the fall of 2024 found it's home in The Loop.
"Yoga isn't about touching your toes, its about what you learn on the way down."
Class Schedule
Price:
$20. one drop-in class. $60. five class pass. $120. ten classes pass
Class Description
*Kundalini/Hatha
Beginner friendly. Traditional practice, standing & sitting poses, breathing practices, mantra chanting.
*All Levels Flow
Beginner friendly. Standing poses, hip openers. chest openers. Variations offered.
*Power Vinyasa
Active beginner friendly. Strong movements, creative sequence, balancing poses, core engagement, hip openers. Variations offered.
*Yin
All abilities. On the floor, using props to hold poses longer and guided meditation
*Strength & Stretch
Using weights for strength training, moving into yoga stretches.
*Dacie Dance Fitness
Aerobic dance & fitness to upbeat music.
Intro to Yoga
FREE class, the first Saturday of each month, learn about yoga and "how to do it" everyone welcome!
200hr Yoga Teacher Training Course
Escalante Utah Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga deepening course, with lead teacher Becka Cooper Winkelman. More information on "Yoga Teacher Training" page. Begins in the Winter 2026-2027, $2500. payment plans accepted. Start anywhere and you'll go somewhere.
Instructors
Pat
Anderson-Schwartz
I am thrilled that The Escalante Loop now provides continuing growth opportunities for the many yoga practitioners in the area and those passing through. At the University of Utah I was fortunate to learn asana from a fellow student and his wife. They taught informally in their home. Kundalini was not much practiced in the United States at the time, but many years later I recalled that he had said he thought I would benefit from this particular practice when I encountered a Kundalini class at the YMCA. I jumped at the opportunity and found he was correct. In 2013, I studied with Lauren Maher and Tanya Greve at Shakta Yoga to earn my Yoga Teaching Certificate in Kundalini / Hatha. I believe that as instructors we are called upon to tailor and adapt yoga to suit the needs of each student. I look forward to each teaching opportunity. I have enjoyed teaching various classes for adults, teachers, elementary students, and individuals.
Becka Cooper Winkelman
I was living in Salt Lake City, Utah, studying and teaching yoga at local Yoga Studios and The Front Climbing Club, when I was introduced to Escalante, Utah, by a dear friend who knew and loved the area. This led me to move to the beautiful Utah desert, where I opened the Monument Yoga Studio. I love teaching yoga in this beautiful monument. E-RYT 500 (Experience Registered Yoga Teacher) YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) I have studied with Peter Francyk, Ana Forrest, Dana Baptise, Donna Farhi, Seane Corn, along with many other inspiring yogi's. Teaching consistently since 2010. I have Co-Lead & full Lead many Yoga Teacher Training courses since 2016 in SLC and now offer Yoga Trainings and Intensives in her current home town of Escalante. Namaste. For real.
Tanya Kern
Tanya Kern is a passionate yoga teacher with a rich background in dance, massage therapy, and fitness training. With years of cultivating body awareness through movement, Tanya brings a holistic approach to every class, blending physical practice with emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. Beginning her journey as a trained dancer at age 3, Tanya expanded into massage therapy and fitness/lifestyle coaching. This diverse background allows her to offer a well-rounded yoga experience that nurtures the body, mind, and soul. Tanya offers specialized sessions that emphasize focused poses and unique movements to provide relief for the body and mind. Her classes incorporate deep stretching, mindful flows, and movements designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and restore balance, using her knowledge of anatomy and the rejuvenating qualities of yoga. Each class inspires self-love, gratitude, and mindfulness, guiding students to connect with themselves on a deeper level. Expect breathwork, meditation, rejuvinating poses, and a sprinkling of astrology. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned yogi, Tanya creates a welcoming space for all. Every class celebrates you, your body, and your unique journey.
Dacie has loved dancing and staying active for years. She has taken Zumba classes and has experience teaching dance and coaching. Movement has always been a big part of her life. She’s also a mom of five, including twins, so she knows how important it is to have an outlet. Her goal with this class is to give moms a fun place to get out, move their bodies, and leave feeling strong and refreshed.