Yoga Holidays & Retreats

A yoga retreat or yoga wellness holiday is a stay that combines guided yoga classes with a broader wellbeing experience. It may take place at a dedicated retreat or a wellness-focused hotel, with time built in for rest, spa treatments and other activities alongside the daily practice.

A yoga retreat usually follows a set daily programme, with yoga forming the core of the experience. A yoga holiday is typically more flexible, based at a wellness hotel where yoga classes sit alongside spa treatments, fitness and personal time. Both support wellbeing — the difference is how much structure suits.

Yoga holidays and retreats welcome all levels, including complete beginners. Classes are led by experienced teachers who offer modifications, so guests can practise comfortably at their own pace.

Yes. Yoga holidays and retreats welcome all levels, including complete beginners. Classes are led by experienced teachers who offer modifications, so guests can practise comfortably at their own pace.

It depends on the retreat. Properties in the collection offer Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, restorative and Kundalini yoga, as well as pranayama and meditation. Some retreats focus on a single style while others offer a mix throughout the week. The team can help find a retreat that matches a preferred approach.

Days are gently paced, with space between sessions. There might be a morning yoga class, free time to rest or enjoy a treatment during the day, and a softer evening class or meditation to close. There is no pressure to attend everything, and the pace can be adjusted to how guests are feeling each day.

Not usually. Sessions are adaptable, and participation is always at a comfortable level. Retreats offering Vinyasa or Ashtanga suit those who prefer a more active practice, while Yin and Hatha-based retreats offer a slower, more restorative experience.

It depends on the format. Dedicated yoga retreats typically include one to two sessions a day, often an energising morning class and a gentler restorative session later on. Hotel-based yoga holidays may offer classes on selected days or as part of a broader programme. There is usually no obligation to attend every session, and free time is built in for rest and other activities.

Yes. Many yoga holidays include access to spa treatments, fitness classes, holistic therapies and mindful activities such as breathwork and meditation. Hotel-based programmes are particularly flexible, allowing yoga to be woven into a broader wellness experience.

Yes. Many guests travel solo on yoga holidays and retreats, and the mix of guided sessions and personal time makes it easy to enjoy the experience independently. The solo-friendly retreats page has more options for guests travelling alone.

Yoga breaks range from short stays of three to four nights to longer retreats of seven nights or more. Even a shorter stay allows time to settle into a daily rhythm and feel the benefit of regular practice. The team can advise on the right length.

Comfortable clothing that is easy to move in, a light layer for cooler mornings or evening sessions, and personal yoga props if preferred. Most retreats provide mats, blocks and bolsters. Beyond that, packing as for the destination is enough — the team can advise at the time of enquiry.

India is the birthplace of yoga, and Rishikesh, in the Himalayan foothills, is often called the yoga capital of the world — Ananda in the Himalayas sits above the town. Thailand, Bali and Sri Lanka also offer well-established yoga retreats, while Spain, Portugal and Greece are good choices for a shorter flight from the UK. The right country depends on the style of practice, the season and how far guests want to travel.

In Greece, Euphoria Retreat in the Peloponnese pairs yoga with mindfulness, and Porto Elounda on Crete offers yoga by the sea. In Portugal, Shanti Som Algarve has a dedicated yoga retreat programme, and in Italy, My Arbor offers yoga in a forest setting in the Dolomites.

Azulfit in Fuerteventura offers small-group yoga holidays in a warm, welcoming setting, and Océano Health Spa Hotel in Tenerife combines yoga with thalassotherapy by the ocean. On the mainland, Mas Qi, The Energy House is a mountain retreat with daily yoga, meditation and macrobiotic dining, and Shanti Som Marbella offers a yoga retreat in Andalucía.

Ananda in the Himalayas offers yoga and meditation rooted in traditional Indian practice, on an estate above Rishikesh. Six Senses Vana in Dehradun combines daily yoga with Ayurveda and meditation in a forest setting. And on the Kerala coast, Somatheeram Ayurveda Village pairs yoga with traditional Ayurvedic treatments.

Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui is a dedicated yoga and detox retreat with a strong community feel, while Kamalaya, also on Koh Samui, offers yoga programmes on a tropical hillside. Fivelements Retreat in Bali provides an immersive experience rooted in traditional Balinese healing and plant-based cuisine, and Santani Wellness Resort in Sri Lanka offers personalised yoga in the highlands above Kandy.

Azulfit in Fuerteventura offers mild weather for much of the year, and Paradis Plage in Morocco has beachfront yoga alongside surf and spa on the Atlantic coast. For long-haul winter sun, Shanti Maurice in Mauritius and Chiva-Som in Hua Hin both offer dedicated yoga programmes by the sea.