Yoga Retreats

Simplify, Less is the New More: Top Yoga Vacation Locations

Namaste, traveler. If you've always thought that your time on the mat is the best time of your day, than perhaps a yoga vacation is right for you. There are so many options for yoga retreats, suited for every style of practice and skill level. Whether you’re just ready to tackle your first headstand, are a serious student of Ashtanga or wish that every class would be sixty minutes of shavasana, we've got yoga-friendly locations to suit every style and type of practice. Our list of yoga travel destinations will help you make a selection that’s truly bliss-inducing.

Santa Barbara, CA

Get your om on in this yoga-centric city, which seems to have a studio on just about every corner, from the funky Yoga Soup to the more traditional Siddha Yoga Meditation Center. This city of perennial summer offers plenty more to do – from hiking to shopping to dining -- once your practice is complete.

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Goa, India

Once you’ve done a headstand on Calangute, “The Queen of all Beaches,” then you’ll know your practice has moved to the next level. India is the place where yoga began thousands of years ago, and Goa celebrates that heritage, along with its unique places of worship and world heritage architecture.

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Peaceful, private and tropical, Puntarenas features a number of yoga retreat centers, some that even combine two of the area’s favorite activities – surfing and yoga. From pure relaxation to intense teacher training, there are many opportunities to deepen your practice in this tropical paradise.

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Costa Blanca, Spain

If you’re seeking an especially rejuvenating place to practice, this area is said to have one of the healthiest climates on earth. The beauty of the coastal setting will reinforce your ability to de-stress and reconnect with your breath and your body, and you may uncover a new depth of practice in this remarkable setting.

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