If you’re looking to bring some tranquillity into your life, then a yoga holiday is the perfect place to retreat for some ‘you-time’. You’ll not only feel better and more relaxed, but you’ll also leave with simple techniques to introduce into your daily routine, boosting your mental and physical wellbeing for months and years to come.
Whether you’re looking for an immersive group retreat with like-minded people, a more tailored experience with private classes or a flexible yoga break, we’ve listed our top yoga holidays and retreats for you.
Shamballah Retreats, Portugal
This family-run yoga retreat offers a more personalised experience with a maximum of 12 people at any one time. Daily Vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes will restore and harmonise the mind while guided walks along the Sintra coastline and delicious vegetarian meals will nourish the body and soul.
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Shanti Som Wellbeing Retreat, Spain
Set in the midst of nature, this boutique retreat has just 15 rooms offering a peaceful setting where you can truly disconnect and retreat. Discover the healing powers of nature with hikes in the mountains or practice Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in the yoga shala. WIFI is only available in the common areas making it an ideal location for those looking for a mental detox.
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Paradis Plage, Morocco
Achieve the perfect balance of mind and body at this luxury eco-resort with thrice daily Yin yoga classes to stunning sunrises and sunsets in the beachfront yoga shala. In between classes, pamper yourself with a range of Moroccan inspired treatments in the spa or ride the waves on one of the most famous surf spots of Morocco.
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Sen Wellness Sanctuary, Sri Lanka
Located on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, this stylish and ethical wellness retreat offers a true haven of relaxation and restoration. Detoxify your mind and body with tailored Ayurvedic treatments and yoga classes overlooking the treetops. Sound baths and meditation classes allow for deep relaxation and healing while WIFI is only available in the common areas at lunch and dinner allowing you to truly disconnect.
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Azulfit, Canary Islands
Find your inner zen with a week of yoga, Pilates, meditation and healthy meals on the island of Fuerteventura. Take a step back from the daily stresses of life and enjoy a range of classes to restore your mind and body including Ashtanga, Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa yoga. Afternoons are generally free so you can relax by the pool or pamper yourself with a massage or discover the volcanos and stunning scenery on the hiking routes of the island.
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Somatheeram Ayurveda Village, India
Perched on a hill above the golden Chowara beach, Somatheeram is the ideal setting to restore, heal and harmonise the mind and body. Personalised Ayurvedic treatments and dosha-tailored meal plans from the resort gardens will allow your body to return to optimum health while gentle Hatha yoga and meditation classes will calm the mind at this Ayurveda hospital with a resort ambience.
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Preidlhof, Italy
Find true health and happiness in the hills of South Tyrol at this luxury destination spa retreat. Dedicated to cultivating self-reflection, healing and relaxation, Preidlhof offers a range of transformational classes and treatments from forest bathing to herbal rituals to energy healing sessions. Boost your wellbeing in the 6-floor sauna tower or join the range of classes including laughter yoga, yoga Nidra, Dao Yin yoga, yoga hikes and Hatha yoga.
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Ayurveda Resort Mandira, Austria
Discover a unique combination of Ayurveda and the healing thermal waters in Austria’s Styrian hill country. Combining holistic healing and wellbeing with Ayurvedic treatments adapted to suit the needs of modern Western lifestyles; enjoy Vinyasa, Hatha and Pranayama classes in the rooftop yoga studio overlooking the rolling hills, delicious meals using local and regional ingredients or simply just relax in one of the many relaxation areas.
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