Yoga Retreat Centers
Residential yoga retreat centers all over the world by country
Spain, Andalucia
Lotus Blooming. Open all year. Caroline welcomes you to her beautiful residential Yoga retreat for a de-stressing, private break. See www.lotusbloomingyogaretreat.com or e-mail caroline@lotusblooming.com
Ireland, West coast
Clare Island retreat centre. Eco-friendly retreat centre located on a small island off the West Coast of Ireland. Yoga and meditation courses for all levels with resident and visiting teachers. Personal retreats and organic vegetarian guesthouse when no course is running. Spectacular location, away from it all, great walks, excellent organic vegetarian food. Price from 65 euros / day. Click here for more details or ring (353) 9825412.
Ireland, Co Clare
East Clare yoga centre, A family run rural retreat centre offering Iyengar workshops & residential yoga holidays. Contact info@eastclareyoga.com. Tel 353-(0)61 640923 or see www.eastclareyoga.com.
Ireland, Co Clare
Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, yoga holidays and retreats all year round. Ashtanga, Iyengar, Bikram, Satyananda, Kundalini, Detox, Vegetarian cooking and Buddhist teachings. Outdoor activities and amazing vegetarian food. Email burrenyoga@yahoo.com or Tel +353-91-637680 or visit www.burrenyoga.com
England, Somerset
Beautiful private manor house, in designated area of outstanding beauty. Sleeps up to 20, 10 minutes from Bath station and 30mins from Bristol airport and station. Delicious vegetarian food, log-fired sauna, meditation room and yoga room with open fire. Available for weekend retreats. contact chandrikaji@universalyoga.co.uk
UK, Wales
Carmarthenshire. Retreat, relax, rejuvenate in beautiful converted watermill situated in 250 acres of natural land. Leisure facilities, holistic therapies, cosmetic & beauty treatments. Morning & evening Hatha Yoga with BWY teacher. www.eternalgroup.co.uk
UK, Wales
Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, the home of Dru courses, is a unique venue, perfect for yoga groups of up to 30 as well as B&B guests. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, comfortable en-suite accommodation, delicious vegetarian food and a large yoga studio. Contact 01248 600500 or email: info@snowdoniamountainlodge.com
France
The Yoga Tantra & Devic Centre, in the Lot valley, From May to October - Open for Personal Retreats. From £175.00 including accommodation and food.
France
Clermont. Yoga holiday centre in the beautiful foothills of the French Pyrenees. Twice daily yoga classes for all levels. Twice weekly meditation sessions. Single and double en suite guest accommodation. Contact: info@yogafrance.com or +33 5 61 66 30 53.
France
Les Passeroses, renovated farmhouse in tranquil setting in the sunny Charentes (South West France). Accommodation for 11 persons in 5 bedrooms, swimming pool, yoga studio with solid oak floor. Special discount for teachers bringing their own group. See www.passeroses.com or email alex@passeroses.com for more details.
France
Viveka Yoga Holidays-& Retreat centre in beautiful countryside near Carcassonne, South France. Ashtanga, Viniyoga, special Family- & Children Workshops, professional childcare, yoga for pregnancy. Simple natural lifestyle, eco-accommodation, veg. organic food. Also for teachers bringing their own groups. See yogaholidays.fr
France
Yoga retreats and activity breaks - in Southern French mountains. Organic food, pure air, flowing vinyasa yoga and also…skiing, biking, hiking, ayurvedic massage. Contact info@yoga-with-altitude.net or + 33 4 79 75 32 85
France
Midi Pyrenees, Certes Iyengar yoga centre offers holidays including great cuisine,airport transfers, trip to Cité de Carcassonne, Foix and Andorra etc-
Set in rolling hills and mountain views, swimming pools, tennis, great yoga studio See www.hamletofcertes.com for more details.
France
La Roane, (Toulouse area) is set in a magnificent 20 acre estate, 3 miles from a mediaeval market town. Excellent value. £420 p.w. includes all meals, wine, accommodation and excursions. Swimming pool, table tennis, sauna, bicycles; massage available.See www.nigelshamash.com tel 0033 5636 82367
Italy, Tuscany
Year round yoga breaks in the beautiful walled city of Lucca, Tuscany, or amid the spectacular surroundings of Il Borghino. Hatha Yoga with Melanie Willsher. See www.yoga-breaks-italy.co.uk
Italy, Tuscany
A range of yoga holidays and retreats in Tuscany with Carl Hargreaves (vinyoga and dynamic yoga). Delicious, mainly organic food. From July to September. See www.mapayoga.com Or ring 00 44 (0)208 444 3178 / (0)7946 584 334
Southern Italy
Mediterranean Old Farm, Masseria, in Apulia country. Yoga all year round, groups and singles welcome, after practice, join community living about the arts and the karma yoga. Daily excursion to the sea, meals and evening gathering, chanting, meditation, socialising…. Daily and weekly rates. See www.santamariadelsole.it
Italy
In Sabina, yoga holidays in countryside near Rome. Year round yoga holidays in Italy with different teachers including ashtanga, beginners’ courses and family holidays. The centre can also be hired by visiting teachers and welcomes individuals for shorter stays or personal retreats. Contact giulialandor@tiscali.it or see www.insabina.com.
Italy
Countryside castle available for yoga groups of up to eight for week-long holidays in beautiful Bologna, Italy, Within easy distance of Bologna, Ferrara and Modena, one hour from Verona, two hours from Florence and Venice All food and accommodation for 40 euros per person a day. Contact clark@galeazza.com
Italy, Le Marche
Iyengar yoga workshops and weekly retreats in lovely hill-top university town of Camerino. 1-2 hours distance from Ryanair airports such as Ancona, Perugia, Bologna, Pescara. For more info see www.yoga-camerino.it
Italy
Sunflower Retreats since 1998 Sabina (1hr from Rome). Experience the Best of Italy, Wide range of Yoga classes daily, Holistic treatments & more in Casperia, a beautiful medieval hilltop village location. We also hire out to teachers and groups a stunning 15th century Palazzo. Contact: mail@sunflowerretreats.com / www.sunflowerretreats.com
Italy (Sardinia)
Bosa Yoga Studio. Yoga retreats throughout the year with Melanie Willsher in an idyllic area of unspoilt natural beauty. Website: www.yoga-breaks-italy.co.uk Email: info@yoga-breaks-italy.co.uk
Italy Santa Maria del Sole is nestled on Itria Valley’s hillside. 11 guest rooms , ensuite bathroom, 15 hectares ,oak and olive trees,
Yoga hall in ex-stable, outdoor big platform Pool. 30 minutes from the sea.
Spain
Yoga holidays (mostly Iyengar, but some other styles as well) at Montana Palmera, Southern Spain (near Malaga). Cost from Euros 495 / week, single room, yoga and full board. Email montpalmera@hotmail.com.
Spain
Molino del Rey Yoga Holiday Retreat Centre in beautiful Andalucian Nature Reserve 60mins from Malaga Airport. See http://www.molinodelrey.com/ or email molinodelrey@hotmail.com for more details.
Spain Lotus Blooming Yoga Retreat located in beautiful Marbella. 2 daily yoga classes, guided walks and good food. Swimming pool, 10 minutes from the beach, fragrant gardens and tranquility. From 950 euros per week.See www.lotusblooming.com or email caroline@lotusblooming.com
Spain
Kaliyoga: a hip summer Yoga Retreat and winter Juice Fasting Detox centre in Alpujarra, Andalucia. Chic farmhouse with tipis and cabins. Dynamic yoga, fasting, meditation, sauna, hot tub, holistic therapies, organic veg. 60’ airport, 30’ coast. enquiry@kaliyoga.com / www.kaliyoga.com
Spain, Andalusia Year round yoga holidays in Andalusia, Spain. Set in beautiful countryside only 30 minutes from Malaga airport. Hatha yoga in bright studio with view of the mountains. Luxury self catering accommodation with restaurant, gym, sauna. Beach 20 minutes away. Contact info@inner-yoga.co.uk or see www.inner-yoga.co.uk
Spain, Andalucia
Living Energy Retreat is a Detox yoga destination let your senses explore this cocktail of taste sound and scenic beauty. We have Luxury Andalusia Hotel or beautiful Self-Catering Villas Juice Fasting and Detox Living Food program. Contact email@livingenergyretreat.com
Spain, Mallorca
Tripura Centro de Yoga. Mallorca. Yoga course incl. asanas, meditation practices, yoga nidra, and optional afternoon activities . Vegetarian meals and accommodation available. 5 days for 250 euros (yoga retreat course only). www.tripuracentrodeyoga.com. Contact tripuracentrodeyoga@hotmail.com Tel. +34 626564708
Spain, Mallorca
Luxury Mediterranean farmhouse located in the wonderful valley of Soller, near Deia. Daily yoga sessions, guided walks and fresh food. 16 metre pool, tennis court, cinema room & organic gardens. From £1095pp per week. See www.TheMallorcaRetreat.com
Southern Spain The Wellbeing Centre is a quality retreat centre located in the mountains in southern Spain. It offers 3/4 and 5/6 day retreats. Price includes nutritious veggie meals and comfortable accommodation. The hosts, Ian and Carole are both certified yoga teachers (with Yoga Alliance) See http://www.balanceandwellbeing.com Tel: (+34) 630 348 120 / (+44) 208 123 6527or email carole@balanceandwellbeing.com for details
Spain, Andalusia Yoga holidays on the beach in Tarifa. Hatha Yoga classes, Qi-Gong and Meditation with the amazing sunset over the Sea. Endless white beaches. Bungalowstyle Hotel included.Horseriding. www.satyadeviyoga.es / satyadeviyoga@yahoo.es
Spain, Alicante Yoga Breaks in Spain - 5 night yoga holidays by the sea & in the Alicante mountains. Recharge your batteries with twice daily yoga, meditation, scenic walks, delicious vegetarian food, biking, therapies + other activities. Time & space to re-awaken your soul, still your mind & rediscover inner peace. Ideal for intermediates & beginners with some yoga experience. See www.yogabreaks.org.uk or call us on 0034 620 147 089
Portugal
Surf Shanti. A surf and yoga retreat located in the Algarve. Safari style camp set in amongst 16 acres of cork oak trees and located just minutes from stunning, untouched beaches. 5 day surf and Yoga packages with 2 yoga classes per day, surf lessons, surf board and wetsuit hire. full board accommodation and transport. www.surfalgarve.com
Portugal Join us in gorgeous forested valley under the hilltop village of Amieira in central Portugal. We offer our retreat centre not only to yoga practice but also as a place for you to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. See www.zionyoga.com or email info@zionyoga.com for more details
Portugal Algarveyoga offers a range of Yoga holidays: Intensive Yoga-Detox, Yoga-Ayurveda-Cooking and Yoga-Surf holidays. All holidays are held in a picturesque guest house with fantastic views. Accommodation is comfortable and tranquil, the food delicious and health. www.algarveyoga.com or diana@algarveyoga.com
Malta (Gozo) Year round yoga holidays in the sun. Beautiful accommodation, peaceful surroundings and stunning location. Yoga, activities and great food. Euro 650 per week See www.yogatraveller.com or email info@yogatraveller.com
Greece, Peloponnese Spirit of Life Yoga, healing and detox retreats. Enjoy delicious vegetarian food, crystalline waters and scenic walks. Relaxing body therapies. Email: Kerry@thespiritoflife.co.uk or visit our web: www.thespiritoflife.co.uk
Greece, Cyclades 7 day Dru yoga holidays on Santorini island. 235 euros pp sharing (B&B and yoga). See www.glarossantorini.gr/yoga.php
Greece Holistic holidays in Greece. Gentle beginners’ yoga every session plus massage, dance, Tai Chi and more. Like-minded people, delicious food and an informal relaxed atmosphere. Holidays to fire the imagination. www.skyros.com 01983865566.
Greece Healthy Options holidays on the Greek island of Lefkas including yoga, pilates, herbal walks, aqua-safaris, cycling,
dance, body conditioning and fitness, cycling, sailing, massage and more. Prices including flight from £444. www.healthy-option.co.uk or (44) 01920 484516
Southern Crete Triopetra Yoga Center. Astanga yoga, deepening and sharing the yoga experience. 1-2 weekly courses running until October, suitable for a variety of levels. Beautiful beach and organic vegetarian food. Yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama. See www.astanga.gr and www.yogaholidays.gr for more details.
Crete (Chania/Almirida) Yoga holidays with alternative holistic therapies within our exclusive gated olive grove. Quality villa accommodation on site. Guaranteed own room, spectacular views. Private pools, 2.5km from beach. See www.yogaholidayscrete.co.uk or contact Marcus Milton +44 (0)1298 871004
Crete YogaOnCrete holidays and personal retreats all year round. Warm sunshine, peaceful seaside landscape, ideal for hiking. Hatha, Ashtanga or Iyengar yoga. Accomodation in traditional stone house with magnificent gardens and views. Vegetarian meals. Also available for hiring by visiting teachers. Prices from 60 EURO per day. Contact info@yogaoncrete.gr or visit www.yogaoncrete.gr
Cyprus / India Yoga holidays, holistic therapies/workshops in the sun. Friendly, relaxing & informative. Also detox & rejuvenating retreats. Various dates throughout the year, beginners welcome. See www.holisticescapes.com Tel:44(0)2083718223.
Hungary Yoga wellness and dance holidays with Ilonka and Eoin Duignan at the foothills of the Bukk national forest. In a tranquil, traditional village near natural spas in stunning nature settings. Meditation, dance, live music and holistic treatments. The centre is also available for private hire. See www.duigo.com/hungary or contact yoga@duigo.com / (353) 66.9151765
Bulgaria Aztec Yoga Centre is located in a traditional Bulgarian village on the Black Sea Coast near the historical port of Sozopol. Daily yoga classes, various therapeutic treatments (Thai Massage, Reflexology, etc). Non-yoga partners welcome. Mountain bikes, horse riding, watersports, hiking, fishing, bird watching available, or simply relax by the pool or on the beach. Contact Sarah Astbury (44) 07946 389505 / info@yoga-world.com
Bulgaria Mountain Yoga. Situated north of Sofia with wonderful mountain views and overlooking the picturesque village of Svidnya in the Balkan Mountains. Offers Dru yoga and meditation courses for all levels with resident teacher. Click here for more details.
Turkey Hidden between the mountains and the sea on the Datça peninsular, Surya Yoga offers a broad range of courses and retreats including yoga, tantra and ayurveda. Leading instructors, home cooked food (mainly vegetarian), old village setting, secluded beaches, from £250. Airport Dalaman. www.yogaturkey.com or askus@suryaturkey.com for details.
Turkey Heliotrope yoga holidays for relaxation, rejuvenation and inspiration. Iyengar Yoga holidays with delicious vegetarian food, in beautiful Mediterranean Turkey near Antalya. Peaceful location near sea. Centre also available for private hire. See heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com
Turkey Huzur Vadisi Yoga Holidays Turkey. Established 1993. Beautiful location, great food and great yoga www.huzurvadisi.com ‘My favourite yoga holiday destination,’ Simon Low, The Yoga Academy. ‘Idyllic, a rare jewel’ Michele Pernetta, Bikram Yoga College.
Turkey Ashtanga Lanka - Yoga on the beautiful beaches of Southern Sri Lanka. We invite you to deepen your ashtanga practice. Yoga, 2 healthy meals /day, comfortable lodging, shared room from 600Euros / Month. Excellent teacher. Great swimming. Season November through March. See www.ashtangalanka.com for more information.
Egypt, Sinai Zensea: diving differently in Dahab — a small port by the red sea. Combine yoga, healing and diving with safe, compassionate dive pros, yoga teachers. customized dive and yoga holidays. PADI courses. featured in the book “the art of diving”. See www.zensea.com
Egypt, Sinai Yoga in Moonbeach retreat centre, Sinai. Various yoga styles in a small friendly resort by the Red Sea. Yoga only or combine with windsurfing, kitesurfing or trips to The Great Pyramids & Mount Sinai. See www.moonbeachretreat.com.
Kenya 10 day Yoga Safaris, camping with Wildlife, meditating on rocks, walking with camels and nomads, floating in rivers, classes twice daily, max 10 per, single tents if desired, £1800pp. See www.Innersafariyoga.com
Costa Rica Finca Ipe, a biodynamic working farm offers a delightful retreat and workshop venue in tropical surroundings, only 13km from the beach. Sleeps 22, self catering or full board. See www.fincaipe.com or email retreats@:fincaipe.com for details.
Costa Rica Zen Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica. Daily Anusara-Inspired yoga, adventures and training in Zen Yoga Massage. 7 days $1460-$1580 Click here for details
Mexico Sagrada Wellness Eco-Resort and Spa offers yoga, culinary and rejuvenation retreats in Mexico. Vacation at San Miguel de Allende’s majestic earth-conscious retreat centre. www.sagradawellness.com
Mexico Retiro Maya Eco-friendly retreat centre located in Tulum, Mexico’s secluded turquoise beach. Groups up to 35 people, vegetarian plan, holistic massages, workshop room, eco-chic cabanas. 5% discount upon mentioning this ad. see www.retiromaya.com/retreats or contact retreats@retiromaya.com
South India Shanti Bhavan yoga and massage centre, at the beach resort of Kovalam in South India, Shanti Bhavan offers houseguest style accommodation with in house hatha yoga classes and massage treatments. The 1200sq ft shala is also available for private hire to workshop leaders wanting to bring a group. Email Karen: shantibhavanyoga@hotmail.com
South India
Kailasam Yoga & Ayurveda Holidays, Kovalam, Kerala. Our centre is a peaceful oasis amongst the Coconut Groves, near the Arabian Sea, sandy beaches and restaurants. British Wheel and Sivananda trained yoga teacher. Traditional ayurvedic detox treatments and massage. Accommodation for up to 11 people in single and double rooms, with relaxation areas, garden and yoga roofs. Email Diana and Mohan kailasamyoga@hotmail.com
Goa, South India Yoga teachers: Goa’s leading ayurvedic clinic can organise your yoga retreats in Goa for you. Will take care of all practicalities (airport transfer, accommodation and food), beautiful dedicated yoga space. Ayurvedic treatments available. All you need to do is to bring your students. For group from 6 to 20 students. See www.healthandayurveda.com or email: info@healthandayurveda.com
Goa, South India KOKOindia’s inspirational yoga retreats and holidays offer you the perfect rejuvenative break. Restorative yoga is complemented by blissful treatments and golden palm fringed beaches on India’s paradise peninsula. November-May. See www.KOKOindia.com for details.
Goa, South India Purple Valley Ashtanga Yoga Retreat & Workshop Centre. For ashtanga yoga enthusiasts, Purple Valley Yoga Retreat, located in a peaceful valley in Assagao, North Goa, between the Arabian Sea at Anjuna beach and the small market town of Mapusa, offers ashtanga yoga workshops and retreats with some of the world’s leading teachers. See http://www.yogagoa.com for more details.
Goa, South India
Yogamagic CanvasEcotel. Luxury rajasthani tents with en-suite eco-toilet and washroom; natural swimming pool in tropical gardens; open-air hot solar power showers; restaurant and poolside bar. Five minute walk from Purple Valley Yoga Drop-In Centre and twenty minutes walk to the Arabian Sea. For more details, click here.
Goa, South India Mokshanivas Yoga Centre (Palolem,South Goa,India) is run by a French-English couple who offer Drop-in and private classes, 5-Day and 3-week intensive courses from October to May. Check www.mokshanivas.com
Goa, South India The Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Centre runs from November to April in Arambol and offers Five-Day-Courses throughout the season as well as a three weeks “Yoga and Aryurveda” Intensive Course and a 2 weeks Teacher Training Course. Contact info@hiyogacentre.com or visit www.hiyogacentre.com for more information.
Rajasthan, North India KOKOindia Royal Yoga Retreats: Deepen your yoga practice in style and comfort in a stunning Rajasthani desert palace or castle. KOKOindia’s year roundyoga retreats and holidays offer first class yoga in beautiful, relaxed settings. www.KOKOindia.com
Sri Lanka Ulpotha is a sustainable eco-village in the jungle of Sri Lanka, offering 2-week Yoga and meditation retreats with visiting teachers. Traditional Ayurvedic treatments, organic vegetarian cuisine, massages from visiting therapists, excursions to cultural sites are also available, but above all it is an uniquely beautiful and spiritual place to just relax in, have fun and be yourself. See www.ulpotha.com
Sri Lanka
Yoga and Ayurveda retreats in Boossa. Yoga and ayurveda retreats in a sea side village in South Sri Lanka. Price from Sterling £ 495 for two weeks. Click here for more details.
Sri Lanka Yoga retreats, yoga classes and meditation retreats in centre near Kandy. For more information visit www.lewellameditation.org, email yoga@lewellameditation.org, or call Sujith, +94-77-3211225
Sri Lanka Ashtanga Lanka - Yoga on the beautiful beaches of Southern Sri Lanka. We invite you to deepen your ashtanga practice. Yoga, 2 healthy meals /day, comfortable lodging, shared room from 600Euros / Month. Excellent teacher. Great swimming. Season November through March. All levels Welcome. See www.ashtangalanka.com or contact rockypointbeach@yahoo.com
Thailand
Yogatraveller offers week-long retreats with twice daily yoga classes combined with courses in scuba diving, rock-climbing and Thai cookery in a laidback atmosphere on the island of Koh Phi Phi. Pamper yourself with a bit of affordable luxury, great weather and tropical beaches. www.yogatraveller.com or contact info@yogatraveller.com
Thailand
Ashtanga and pranayama retreats with Paul Dallaghan (authorised ashtanga teacher) on the island of Ko Samui. The centre is situated on a tree rich space nearly an acre in size and borders on to the beach. See www.yoga-thailand.com for more details.
Thailand Kamalaya offers an inspiring, natural setting with breathtaking views of the sea, complemented by healthy cuisine, therapies and holistic spa treatments. Monthly yoga synergy retreats and retreats from leading yoga teachers, such as Ganga White.
Bali Yoga and detox on the sea in Bali. Remote, private, luxury accommodation, all meals/beverages, 2 x treatments, 2 x yoga daily, return transfers,
herbal steam, salt water pool €750 / week tel +353 868289178, email info@yogatraveller.com or see www.yogatraveller.com
Bali Wellness retreat with raw food, living juice, yoga, meditation, massage and detoxifying beauty treatments. Relax your mind, refresh your body and renew your spirit in Ubud, Bali, info@baliyogaretreat.com / www.baliyogaretreat.com
Samoa Yoga eco-tours in paradise, stay on pristine beaches. Twice daily yoga, swim, snorkel and walks. Experience authentic Polynesian culture. All levels welcome. Also teacher trainings and India adventures. Yoga Teachers bringyour group! taialofa@rawshakti.com / www.rawshakti.com
Australia (Byron Bay)
Byron Bay Radiance Yoga Wellness Retreats with bestselling yoga author Jessie Chapman. All-inclusive luxury retreats with morning vinyasa and afternoon restoration yoga, all meals, spa treatments, walks, health talks. From Aus $1393 / week Contact info@radianceretreats.com