Best Yoga Retreats Worldwide: A Complete Guide
Discover handpicked yoga retreats designed for relaxation, healing, and transformation.
24 retreats
Yoga retreats offer an unmatched opportunity to deepen your practice in some of the planet's most inspiring landscapes. From sunrise yoga shalas overlooking emerald rice terraces in Bali to clifftop sanctuaries above the Aegean, these immersive stays weave daily yoga into a broader journey of self-discovery, rest, and renewal — one that ordinary studio attendance, however regular, cannot replicate.
Whether you are a beginner seeking your first real introduction to the practice or a long-term practitioner ready to break through a plateau, a dedicated retreat creates the conditions for genuine progress. Morning dynamic flows, restorative evening sessions, yoga philosophy workshops, and unhurried integration time combine into a daily rhythm that quickly becomes its own kind of medicine — one you will feel the absence of when you leave.
When choosing a yoga retreat, consider your style preferences — vinyasa, yin, ashtanga, or a multi-style approach — alongside the teacher's lineage and credentials, group size, and whether the setting itself resonates. Our curated collection spans the world's most dedicated yoga retreats, each selected for the quality of its teaching, the integrity of its environment, and its capacity for lasting transformation.
Every retreat in our collection is independently selected for its commitment to genuine wellness, natural setting, and guest experience.
Discover yoga retreats that deepen your practice and restore your spirit.
Our Favourite Yoga Retreats
Ananda in the Himalayas
Rishikesh, India
On a maharaja's estate above Rishikesh, Ananda in the Himalayas pairs colonial-palace grandeur with classical Ayurveda, yoga, and Vedanta programmes.
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COMO Parrot Cay
Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
On a private island in the Turks and Caicos, Parrot Cay by COMO offers the COMO Shambhala wellness philosophy amid breathtaking Caribbean remoteness.
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COMO Shambhala Estate
Ubud, Indonesia
Carved into the Ayung River's jungle banks north of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate pairs resident Ayurvedic practitioners with bespoke wellness programming.
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Ananda in the Himalayas
★4.6Rishikesh, India
From $500 / night
On a maharaja's estate above Rishikesh, Ananda in the Himalayas pairs colonial-palace grandeur with classical Ayurveda, yoga, and Vedanta programmes.
COMO Parrot Cay
★4.5Turks and Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands
From $2,000 / night
On a private island in the Turks and Caicos, Parrot Cay by COMO offers the COMO Shambhala wellness philosophy amid breathtaking Caribbean remoteness.
COMO Shambhala Estate
★4.8Ubud, Indonesia
From $800 / night
Carved into the Ayung River's jungle banks north of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate pairs resident Ayurvedic practitioners with bespoke wellness programming.
Schloss Elmau
★4.8Elmau, Germany
From $450 / night
In a Bavarian Alpine valley since 1916, Schloss Elmau pairs world-class classical music concerts and philosophy lectures with one of the Alps' finest spas.
Six Senses Vana
★4.0Dehradun, India
From $550 / night
In the Doon Valley at the base of the Mussoorie Hills, Vana Malsi Estate occupies twenty-one acres of sal forest devoted to Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine.
Absolute Sanctuary
★4.5Koh Samui, Thailand
From $200 / night
Absolute Sanctuary on Koh Samui, Thailand: detox programmes built around colon hydrotherapy and juice fasting, with yoga and Pilates classes.
Blue Spirit Costa Rica
★4.2Nosara, Costa Rica
From $300 / night
On the cliffs above Nosara's Guiones Beach in the Nicoya Blue Zone, Blue Spirit hosts world-class yoga and meditation teachers year-round.
BodyHoliday
★4.7Castries, St Lucia
From $450 / night
BodyHoliday on Cariblue Beach in northern Saint Lucia: all-inclusive rates cover a daily one-hour treatment, fitness classes and watersports.
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa
Carefree, Arizona, USA
From $400 / night
CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa in Carefree, Arizona: 20-plus acres of Sonoran Desert, more than 10 complimentary wellness classes daily, and a spa.
Elysia Wellness Retreat
★4.3Hunter Valley, Australia
From $450 / night
Elysia Wellness Retreat in the Hunter Valley, NSW: adults-only suites, stays from one night to seven, a day spa and magnesium water experiences.
Fivelements Retreat Bali
★4.7Mambal, Indonesia
From $250 / night
On the sacred Ayung River in Mambal, Fivelements is built entirely from natural materials by Balinese artisans.
Future Found Sanctuary
Hout Bay, South Africa
From $350 / night
Future Found Sanctuary, a 13-suite regenerative hotel in Hout Bay, Cape Town, on the slopes of Table Mountain, with the Sensorium spa and a wellness menu.
Samahita Retreat
Koh Samui, Thailand
From $1,950 / night
Samahita Retreat on Koh Samui, Thailand: a beachfront yoga, breathwork and fitness retreat with 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training.
Six Senses Douro Valley
★4.9Lamego, Portugal
From $1,700 / night
Six Senses in the Douro Valley: a 19th-century manor above the river near Lamego, with a sleep programme, a spa and multi-day retreats.
Story Seychelles
Mahe Island, Seychelles
From $450 / night
STORY Seychelles on Beau Vallon Beach, Mahé: 100 suites and villas in a Seychellois-inspired style, the Sesel Spa, a 24-hour gym and seven restaurants.
Aro Hā
★5.0Glenorchy, New Zealand
From $500 / night
Aro Hā sits above Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand's Southern Alps, a property so austere and beautiful that the landscape seems to have generated it.
Chiva-Som
★4.6Hua Hin, Thailand
From $550 / night
Open since 1995 in Hua Hin, Chiva-Som pairs naturopathic medicine, Ayurveda, and physiotherapy with a resident team of over 300 wellness practitioners.
Dwarika's Sanctuary
★4.7Dhulikhel, Nepal
From $300 / night
In the Himalayan foothills east of Kathmandu, Dwarika's Sanctuary blends Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine beneath views of the Ganesh Himal range.
Kamalaya Koh Samui
★4.7Koh Samui, Thailand
From $350 / night
Built around a hillside cave once used as a Buddhist monk's sanctuary, Kamalaya pairs medically sophisticated detox with genuine spiritual depth.
Nihi Sumba
★4.5Sumba, Indonesia
From $1,200 / night
NIHI Sumba, on Sumba island a flight from Bali: the Nihioka Spa Safari, reached on foot, by horse or safari vehicle, plus equine wellness.
Rancho La Puerta
★4.7Tecate, Mexico
From $600 / night
Founded in 1940 in Baja California, Rancho La Puerta is a destination spa built on organic agriculture and daily physical challenge.
Santani Wellness Kandy
★4.7Kandy, Sri Lanka
From $400 / night
Santani Wellness Kandy on a former tea plantation in Sri Lanka's hills: Ayurvedic physicians, Rasa Haya cuisine and views of the Knuckles Mountain Range.
Shanti Maurice Resort & Spa
★4.5Rivière des Galets, Mauritius
From $250 / night
On Mauritius's southern coast, Shanti Maurice anchors its wellness programme with Ayurvedic care from practitioners trained in Kerala's vaidya tradition.
The Farm at San Benito
★4.4Lipa, Philippines
From $250 / night
In the volcanic foothills of Batangas, The Farm at San Benito grounds its naturopathic programmes in an organic farm's soil-health philosophy.
Why Choose a Yoga Retreat?
- Deepen your practice under dedicated, world-class teachers in an environment built entirely around yoga
- Break free from screens and routine — immersive daily schedules create the conditions for real, lasting progress
- Combine yoga with organic nutrition, breathwork, and meditation for a whole-body transformation
- Return home with sequences, habits, and mindset shifts that genuinely carry into your daily life
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of yoga should I choose for a retreat?
The right style depends on what you're seeking from the experience. Vinyasa and Ashtanga are best for those who want dynamic, physically demanding practice and measurable progression. Yin and restorative yoga suit those prioritising recovery, flexibility, and deep parasympathetic rest. Hatha is a good starting point for beginners and those returning to practice after a gap. Many retreats — including COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali — offer multi-style programmes that allow you to experience several approaches and find what resonates.
Do I need prior yoga experience to attend a retreat?
Most retreats listed here are welcoming of complete beginners. The better properties ask about your experience level at booking and adjust class offerings accordingly — mixed-level groups with options for modifications are standard. Some retreats, particularly those focused on teacher training or advanced practice, do require an established foundation. If in doubt, contact the property directly before booking — most will advise honestly on which programme is appropriate.
How long should a yoga retreat be?
Five to seven nights is the standard for a dedicated yoga retreat and the length at which most participants notice a meaningful shift — both in their practice and in how they feel. Shorter stays of three nights can be a useful introduction, but the daily rhythm of a yoga retreat (early rises, consistent practice, integration time) typically takes two to three days to settle into before it starts producing results. Fivelements Retreat Bali structures its signature programmes around seven-night stays for precisely this reason.
What is the best destination for a yoga retreat?
Bali is the most established yoga retreat destination in the world, with a concentration of serious programmes — particularly in Ubud — that is unmatched anywhere else. India (specifically Rishikesh) offers deeper access to classical lineages and more rigorous teacher-training environments. Costa Rica's Pacific coast, home to Blue Spirit Costa Rica, draws internationally recognised teachers to an extraordinary natural setting and is one of the strongest options in the Western Hemisphere.