the Travel Enthusiast
- 05 Dec
The best yoga retreats in the world
photo by Grand Velas Riviera Maya on Flickr
Even the most open-minded and optimistic traveler gets tired sometimes, and needs a way to let go of the tension. And as most people know, yoga is one of the most popular way to relax your muscles and your brain, and regain your balance.
So if you’re a someone who loves to travel and who feels the need to get an intensive yoga training, why not combine the two? Yoga has spread all over the globe, and there are lots of amazing yoga retreats that are located in some very interesting places.
So if the idea of traveling around for a bit and then getting yourself fixed up for some more traveling in the future, here are some of the best yoga retreats in the world.
Jangala Retreat, Peru
Peru jungle, photo by Emmanuel Dyan
The Peruvian jungle is usually associated with more adventurous pursuits than yoga, but this yoga retreat concealed in the thick forest is definitely extraordinary enough to keep boredom at bay.
The resort focuses not only on restoring the body-mind balance, but also on keeping civilization and nature balanced. The food is organic and locally grown, the rather luxurious bungalows are made of materials from the jungle, and the meditation center melts almost seamlessly into the surrounding jungle.
Domaine de la Grausse, Clermont la Grausse, Midi-Pyreness, France
The lush countryside estate of Domaine de la Grausse seems like the typical French genteel paradise. The beautiful country chateau at the center of the estate was built in the 18th century, and the viscount who built it would probably be puzzled by the purpose it serves today. Yoga classes take place in the morning and evening, which means that you have all the time you need to explore the picturesque countryside and its natural attractions.
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat, Nassau, Bahamas
Bahamas, praetoriansentry on Flickr
If you’re really serious about yoga and you want to stick to training schedule without any distractions, Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the tropical paradise that is Bahamas will do the trick nicely.
You won’t have much time to laze around – you wake up at 6, meditate, chant, do yoga, eat vegetarian meals and then do it all over again.
Shreyas Yoga Retreat, Bangalore, India
Obviously, the birthplace of yoga, India, has some of the best and most exciting yoga retreats in the world, and the fact that India is a great travel destination is also a huge plus for travelers.
Shreyas Yoga Retreat is definitely upscale, but it promotes traditional values, organic living, sustainable energy sources. Eco-travelers will have a chance to be green without depriving themselves of modern comforts.
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Clare Island, photo Graham Horn
The Emerald Isle seems like an unlikely place for a yoga retreat, but this remote retreat on Clare Island is actually one of the best you can find. Enjoy the benefits of yoga amidst the Irish countryside, stay in traditional cottages and go hiking on the picturesque hills.
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