Top 5 world's most beautiful
yoga retreats
Sometimes you just need time for yourself. These five incredible yoga retreats are perfect for some well deserved ‘me’ time!
1. Nøsen Yoga Mountain Hotel, Norway
Enjoy the silence
A wintery Norwegian landscape may not be the first thing that comes to mind for a yoga retreat. All the more surprising is the Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel located 906 metres above sea level at the beautiful Panoramavegen. A former farmhouse, the building dates back to 1888.
Now a charming hotel, this resort offers a comprehensive package of yoga and meditation classes, both indoors and outdoors. In addition to your daily classes you can also go dog sledding or cross-country skiing through the white landscape. But the best part is the perfect silence that envelopes this pristine landscape. Not a fan of snow? You are also welcome here in summer of course!
2. Kamalaya, Thailand
The perfect island retreat
Deep blue water, swaying palm trees and a tropical island vibe all contribute to this yoga retreat in the beautiful Kamalaya Resort on Koh Samui. Choose a 3, 5 or 7 day personalised Yoga Synergy Programme, tailored to your level with customised classes and Ayurveda therapy. In between yoga sessions you can unwind in the lovely spa on top of a hill and sample delicious Thai cuisine.
3. EcoYoga, Scotland
Bathing by a waterfall
Eco Yoga is perched on a hilltop, surrounded by dense forests, babbling brooks and a sweeping view of Loch Awe. This sustainable escape amidst rugged Scottish nature values outdoor baths as much as yoga. Along the river that borders the resort you will find a plunge pool filled with spring water, a solar heated hot tub and two incredible pools right next to a roaring waterfall for the ultimate zen experience. With two classes a day, lectures and delicious vegetarian dishes, this is the ultimate destination to really clear your mind.
4. Anamaya, Costa Rica
Zen with a touch of adventure
The incredible views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush green jungle of Costa Rica are enough to make anyone want to stay at Anayama. It's not exactly a chore to relax in a hammock or soak in the magnificent infinity pool. Take a daily yoga lesson or combine yoga with adventure and learn how to surf! Anayama also offers a “permaculture retreat”: a special retreat centred around a sustainable lifestyle where you will stay at the Rancho Delicioso eco village in the middle of the rainforest.
5. Vana, India
India's ultimate yoga retreat
Vana is all about the perfect balance between body and mind. The resort is set among mango and lychee plantations, north of New Delhi. In addition to a large selection of yoga classes, you can also immerse yourself in Ayurveda, Tibetan healing and Chinese herbal therapy. Looking for a complete reboot? Book the 30-day Vana Wellness Sabbatical and you will feel reborn.
