Last week, Deanne shared her experiences from the Baron Baptiste Power Flow Immersion in Estes Park, Colorado. The opportunity allowed yogis to immerse themselves in the disciplines of Baptiste Yoga and to open and strengthen the mind, body and spirit. While everyone attends the same immersion, experiences differ from mat to mat. Brandyn, our assistant manager at the Shops at West End, shares her experiences from the same three-day conference.

arrival: why am i here?

Arriving at Estes Park CO was nothing short of amazing. I sat amongst 500 other wide-eyed participants listening to Baron Baptiste and his team enthusiastically sharing their stories. The itinerary for the week would consist of roughly 15 hours of yoga a day: a four-hour morning session taught by Baron himself, then breakout sessions which we could choose from for the remainder of the day. Baron asked each of us to go back to our rooms that night and ask us ourselves, "what did we come here to get?"

day one: getting out of my head

How am I feeling philosophically, energetically and physically? What stories do I live in? These are a few of the questions we were asked to answer on our mat today. During our 20-minute meditation, my mind raced with thoughts and I had a difficult time being present. By the end of the day I was exhausted and very hot. I spent the evening yoga class in Savasana just listening to Baron talk. I walked home wondering if I could make it through day two. I caught myself "in my head" and decided to choose "presence and peace" and go to bed.

day two: my breakthrough

When we entered the conference that morning we were welcomed by Michael Franti's voice over the speakers. The energy in the room was buzzing and high. Baron’s intention for the day was “playful purpose.” Our practice was sweaty, fun and aided by a partner. We did one exercise where we had to look each other in the eye and try to look beyond the physical. This was really hard at first but once we got beyond "looking good" we connected with each other on a much deeper level. In the afternoon I did a workshop that focused on teaching from your authentic voice. The workshop left me feeling elevated and with a breakthrough for my teaching - keep it simple and let your passion shine.

day three: living with a new mantra

Physically I was sore but energetically I was buzzing! The immersion made me realize that my mind has been over grown with ‘weeds’ and as a result I was not living presently. I left feeling renewed and more aware of myself. I believe that yoga, meditating and continuing to be in a community of like-minded people is key to my joy. I went home with a new mantra: how can I help and what do you need from me? I now stand in belief that showing up every day with my cup empty, listening with "beginner ears" and coming from a place of service without expectation, will build the joy in my heart.

Just like in a yoga class where the same series of postures can present different challenges for everyone, yoga immersions can bring about various realizations and each experience is unique. What are some of the breakthrough moments that you’ve had on your mat?

want more?

• read Deanne’s Baptiste immersion experience
• Alana, Paula and Alexis talk wanderlust
• treat yourself to a yoga retreat
• feeling inspired? check out upcoming Baptiste programs

Here are some photos of the event from Liz, key leader and photographer at lululemon Park Meadows:

Over 1,300 people showed up to move and groove as one.

Open minds and open hearts.

The group rocking Dancer's Pose!

Hugs create community.

The amazing group of people from our three Colorado stores who planned, organized and hosted Yoga in the City!

Thank you to everyone who came and shared laughter, moved their bodies, and most importantly, had fun! And a special thanks to the three guest Corepower Yoga instructors that led us through our practice.

Interested in joining a yoga community near you? Join us for weekly complimentary yoga at your local lululemon.

Name: Carly
BHAG:I will climb all 54 Colorado peaks over 14,000 ft. before turning 54 years old.

Carly is a key leader at lululemon Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado.

what is a bhag?

A BHAG (pronounced "bee-hag") is a big, hairy, audacious goal!

why share your bhag?

The more you share your goals, the more likely it is you will achieve them. For the month of June we will be sharing a BHAG every day on lululemon.com. Want to share your BHAG with the world? Send your high-res photo to blogs@lululemon.com and we'll publish a few of our favourites here on the lululemon blog.

When I first began my yoga practice two years ago I was only focused on one simple thing: keep my balance during Warrior I and Warrior II. I also only saw my yoga teacher as an assistant, someone who could help adjust my position.

It wasn't until I started practicing yoga more frequently and listening to each teacher's story that I was able to gain a deeper understanding of what exactly yoga is and how it can influence our lives (not to mention achieving a more stable Warrior pose).

To Scott Anderson, our ambassador in Denver, Colorado, yoga means more than just holding Warrior. It means to be present in your life, your community and your world. He believes that yoga is an ongoing invitation to find something that you truly believe in and fight for it.

"Pick a fight," Scott's latest t-shirt says. Not a fistfight, a fight for something you believe in. Scott's fight is showcased through Warrior Academy, the website he founded to bring light to his belief that our lives have value when we are willing to give back and fight for a cause. Warrior Academy is also a tool to give each of our intentions a voice and share our passionate fights with each other.

Scott's ongoing fight 'off the mat' is to raise awareness and funds for Safe House Denver, an organization that helps women and children overcome domestic violence. I was lucky enough to join him on a tour of Safe House and got to see his yoga lifestyle in action beyond the studio walls.

Scott hosts an energetic yoga event each month to benefit Safe House Denver.

Scott is not only an amazing yoga teacher and important part of our lululemon community, but a Warrior Recruiter. He's recruited me to think about what it is I want to fight for. What am I passionate about now that I will continue to fight for in 10, 20, 30 years?

My fight: Breast cancer awareness and prevention.

What are you fighting for?