Your Guides
Kathy & Jim Simonik

We offer hiking, meditation and yoga retreats for 
groups and companies

We chose Sedona Arizona for our home base. With year-round hiking, Sedona is known for its world class trails and spectacular scenery, blue skies, red rocks, green trees, and lush creeks.
We are passionate about being on this sacred land and want to share the experience with you. 

Our background

We owned 2 yoga studios in Chicago area for almost 8 years and have been leading hiking and yoga retreats since. We have trav eled to Sedona since the 1980s and now it is our permanent home. Aside from guiding individuals and groups on the land, we teach meditation and yoga and host workshops and 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings.

We have been teaching since 2003 and hiking in Sedona since the 1980s. We have walked on every hike we take you on and know all the ins and outs.

We make it easy for you to choose what works for your vacation schedule. With a'la carte options for short to longer hikes, private and group yoga classes and yoga in your vacation rental, and side trips to choose from.  We customize your trip to YOUR specific needs. 

We take couples and large groups. The majority of hikes are led by 2 guides (the owners). We are meditation teachers and offer guided meditation on the land, loving kindness, mindfulness, or chakra meditation. We specialize in sunset, vortex and meditation hikes. 

Our Location

We are conveniently located in West Sedona and lead hikes and tours in the entire surrounding area including the Village of Oak Creek, Uptown and West Sedona.. 
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JIm and Kathy

Jim and Kathy led me on a wonderfully uplifting sunset hike in the Red Rock country. Can’t thank them enough for such a lovely experience. I’ll be seeing you again!
Kathy, Peoria AZ
Kathy was super friendly, energetic and highly knowledgable about the trails in Sedona. She led us in a meditation on one of our hikes, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Also had great recommendations on things to do, places to eat, etc. Highly recommend!
Tina L, IL
Kathy led a wonderful meditation sunset hike! She is so knowledgable on the trails, flora and fauna and the stories behind the Sedona terrain. She was a joy to work with and we will certainly be back!
Jacinda, Grayslake IL
Dear Kathy & Jim

Your studio created an oasis for us 'stressed out' moms on our Wednesday night restorative yoga (followed by wine sessions!) What made it special however was you. Many yogi's have taught the class, you, Kathy lived it. I cannot tell you how very much I will miss your wisdom, your grace. I always left your practice feeling "lifted". You are so very good at what you do —Sedona will be lucky indeed to welcome you in their midst. I am forever grateful for the time you spent with my dad. You helped add pain-free quality to his final days. 
 Sending you positive vibes, Kathleen and the Wednesday night yoga girls.

Kathleen, Arlington Heights IL
Dear Kathy and Jim

Wishing you all the blessings of the Universe all the love and light to shine your way to your new beginnings. You both have been great teachers, inspirations and most of all my dear friends. Our paths crossed in Sedona and I know they will continue crossing. I look forward to hearing about your new adventures, success and of course our new yoga studio. May Ganesh be always by your side.
Val, Northbook IL
“Hi Kathy,
 
Don't know how I can thank you for that wonderful private. I've followed up with a new orthopedic surgeon who really really likes what you taught me and about putting curve in my flat back, the standing cat/cows and learning to 'ignite' my leg muscles. He actually listened! No surgery! Hope, peace and love to your family during this joyous season.
Jean, Barrington IL
Dear Kathy & Jim

First and foremost, I want to thank you for being such wonderful friends & extraordinary teachers. I am so very grateful that our paths crossed and we took a long yoga path together. You have both taught me so much about life and how to be a better person. Thank you for being genuine, because that is what I have always admired most. You two walk the walk, that is for sure!!

I am so incredibly happy for your next adventure. It puts a great big smile on my face. Sedona is about to get brighter when you arrive. Until we come visit we will miss you and all the great fun we shared!
Jennifer, Barrington Hills IL
Kathy & Jim

I cannot overstate the importance of your yoga classes, in making me feel spiritually connected and grounded. Kathy, your themes are so inspiring and always touch me so deeply. I notice the difference not only physically, but mentally when I do not do your classes. I really appreciated the yoga and teacher trainings, and the Sedona trip. So many great times. 
Namaste, Cheryl
Cheryl, Lake Zurich IL
200 Hour RYT Yoga Teacher Training in Sedona: 
Intense 6-week study starts mid March 2023
 For information click here
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