Have you been dreaming of amazing yoga retreats? So many destinations to choose from! While trips abroad are exotic and exciting, maybe a yoga retreat located in the USA might appeal to you. If you are local to the US these locations might be the most affordable options for you to travel to. You will also spend less time traveling, which gives you more time for R&R.
If you are not from the United States but want to visit and also get some rest and relaxation in, these yoga retreat destinations are for you! Think escape, rest, learning, yoga, exercise and so much more at these amazing yoga retreat locations.
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1. Miravel Retreat, Arizona & Texas
The Miravel Arizona is a yoga, health and wellness retreat located in Tucson, Arizona. You can choose the type of journey you are interested in when you book your travels. You can choose your activities based whether you are a solo traveler or traveling with a group. This specific yoga retreat spa is also located in Texas, Berkshires, and The Red Sea if any of those locations interest you.
If you are setting your intention for attending this retreat as a fitness retreat, you can book private yoga sessions or attend any of the sessions listed on the calendar for the day. In the evening, think massage and pampering in the state-of-the-art spa. You can also give some challenges a try, such as a desert tightrope activity.
If you are not making fitness your primary goal of your retreat, you can choose from the culinary & nutrition itinerary. You will learn how to create wholesome and nutritious meals for yourself amongst others in fun cooking classes such as "Eat Well, Live Well" and "Healthy Gut, Healthy You". You will be learning how your nutrition can aid in an overall healthy body.
When planning to travel to the Miravel Arizona, you can also choose your intention to be focused on metal wellbeing, a reconnection getaway (with a loved one), relaxation, self-connection, a spa experience, outdoor adventure, couples retreat, grief and loss and a leadership fulfillment. If any of these intentions interest you, head to their website and take a look around! You might be booking your next retreat soon.
Set Your Intention | Arizona Wellness Retreat | Miraval Arizona (miravalresorts.com)
2. Big Sky Yoga Retreats, Montana
Big Sky Yoga Retreats is a very popular yoga retreat and sells out quickly. If you are hoping to try this retreat, plan way ahead! They have retreats located in Montana (which is what I'm focusing on in this post), France, Sicily and Argentina.
If you love horses and yoga, this retreat is just right for you! Add to that the beautiful, majestic mountains and luscious green surroundings and you will be feeling on cloud nine. Think hiking on beautiful mountain trails, yoga combined with horseback riding, wine tasting and of course, spa visits. This one is focused mostly on yoga, so you will be doing yoga daily! All kinds of yoga are practiced: yin, vinyasa flow, restorative and more.
This retreat is designed specifically to deepen your yoga practice, realign your body, steady your mind, and explore the horse-human connection in and out of the saddle. The ranch is surrounded by 2 million acres of Montana's national forest, so you will be sure to feel rejuvenated and refreshed.
All of the meals will be ranch-themed to go along with the cowgirl theme, along with cabins built with pine located sourced from the ranch. There's room to get creative, with art sessions and art supplies provided on site.
3. Sagrada Wellness Retreat, California
Sagrada Wellness Retreat is a family owned and operated business. They are located in Santa Margarita, California towards central California on the coast. They are located in a beautiful and private area, on top of a majestic hilltop surrounded by preserved land.
You can seek different types of retreat at Sagrada. Their retreats available include titles such as: "Yoga & Meditation Retreat", Yoga & Myofascial Retreat" and a "Yoga, Hiking & Live Music Retreat.
The Yoga & Myofascial Retreat features a 4-day retreat consisting of restorative yoga classes and myofascial release techniques. You will attend guided meditations, group conversations, and have opportunities for journaling. You will also have plenty of free time to explore the area and choose the activities that you want to take part in. There is a rejuvenating salt- water pool located at the retreat site.
The retreat leaders are specialists in their field, and you can read more about them on the website << California Yoga Retreats on the Central Coast. Yoga, Hiking, Wellness and Pilates Retreats (sagradawellness.com)>>. This retreat is also a pretty affordable per night retreat.
Take a look at the photo gallery for some ideas of what you will experience at this yoga retreat. The accommodations look welcoming and comfy. You will be sure to get some relaxation at a Sagrada Wellness Retreat no matter which location you choose. Click below to find out more!
California Yoga Retreats on the Central Coast. Yoga, Hiking, Wellness and Pilates Retreats (sagradawellness.com)
4. Body Flows Yoga Retreats: Oregon, California, Arizona and Hawaii
Body Flows Yoga retreats are offered in four of the US states! You can choose your destination of choice. Body Flows Yoga Retreats are also offered in other countries as well, you can take a look at those options on their website. All of the retreats posted currently will be hosted with the lead instructor and founder, Sally Mitchell, who has been teaching yoga for 14 years. Overall, these retreats vary in price based on the location but they seem to be a very affordable yoga retreat option.
California: Body Flows Retreats at the Sonoma, California retreat is a weekend event. You will spend time in the beautiful Napa Valley, the heart of wine country. With lots of class options, hikes and meditation times scheduled you will have a busy but also relaxing weekend. You can attend optional fun classes such as an essential oil mixing course.
Oregon: The Body Flows Oregon Retreat is located in the lush forest of Tipi Village, Oregon. You will be close to the city of Portland. There are Zen-style Tipis available for accommodations, or if you are not a "glamper" you can stay in a cabin. The type of yoga you will be practicing here will be mostly vinyasa yoga, with options for you based on your level of experience. You will be attending a yin yoga class with meditations. If you want to be located in the forest, love the outdoors and want to have a "glamping" experience, this retreat is perfect for you!
Arizona: At the Body Flows Retreat in Arizona, you will be spending your time in the beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Sedona is known for having "energy vortex" located around the beautiful desert landscape, rich with saguaro cactus and beautiful statuesque red rock formations. You will be staying at the Canyon B&B with lovely views all around. This venue is fairly small, so expect a smaller group of people in your retreat. You will spend time in beautiful scenic landscapes soaking in the healing powers of the red rocks and the energy vortex. You will be sure to leave Sedona with a new mindset and feeling refreshed and renewed!
Hawaii: If you want to join the Body Flows Hawaii Retreat you will be located on Hawaii Island's North Kohala coast. You will be located right next to amazing hiking trails and of course, the beach! The accommodations look breezy and dreamy, comfy yet stylish. You will be combining vinyasa yoga with yin yoga and meditation. There will be plenty of scheduled activities, but also free time to explore other parts of the island. If you are dreaming of a Hawaii retreat + getaway, this is the perfect retreat for you!
That was a lot! Whew! If you are looking for a variety of retreats with the same instructor, these are for you. Body Flows yoga seems to be unique in that it is more of a traveling type of yoga experience. The lead instructor books through local venues in destinations that make for a great yoga retreat host. So with this website and instructor, you have many options available to you.
Here's the link for Body Flows Yoga >> Weekend Yoga Retreats 2024 in Sonoma California and other beautiful locations | Body Flows
5. The Emotional Healing Retreat, New Mexico
The Emotional Healing Retreat is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Obviously, as included in the title, this is more of an emotional healing retreat, however, if you love yoga and the spiritual connection that comes with a consistent yoga practice, I do believe that you will love this emotional healing retreat located in a state that I love, New Mexico.
Out of the retreats available at this location, you can choose a private intensive retreat, a men's semi-private retreat, a primordial sound meditation retreat, a healing the healer retreat, a spiritual renewal retreat, there is a virtual online retreat and lastly there are several types of group retreats, such as a womans emotional healing retreat.
There are many activities that you will take part of on this retreat. Plan to have inspiring conversations, practice yoga, scheduled guided meditations, focused healing energy work, having ceremonial cocoa, building bonfires and stargazing under the majestic New Mexico skies. You will find a deeper connection with your spiritual self and learn how to manage the stressors that we all experience in life.
If you choose to try the private intensive retreats, you will be spending a week at the healing barns on the premises. You will receive intensive training on how to re-awaken yourself, how to find and seek your true purpose, and guidance on finding a deeper connection with your spiritual self. You may have many realizations on this trip, and dive deep into finding your true purpose in life.
If a solo retreat is not for you, there are many group retreat options where you can attend with a friend or family member. You can also attend a group retreat solo and meet up with others who have the same goals as you. Even at a group retreat, the goal is connecting to your inner self and establishing emotional intelligence.
If the beautiful New Mexico landscaping and starry nights are calling, you should go! Head to New Mexico today and experience healing and emotional connection to your self. Here's the link, book your emotional retreat here and let me know how it was for you! >> Emotional Healing Retreats
6. Arctic Hive, Alaska
The Arctic Hive in Alaska is located just 63 miles above the Arctic Circle in the beautiful Alaska, just out of a town called Wiseman. It is remote and off-grid! Think solitude in the beautiful Alaskan mountains. This retreat offers yoga, meditation, art, skiing, rafting, hiking and dogsleds. Of course some of this is dependent on the time of year that you choose to go!
Located on the retreat premises is the Artic Hive. It is an impressive and beautiful igloo with windows looking out at the vast Alaskan wilderness. Take a look at the photo on their website, it is breathtaking. You will participate in yoga classes and meditations here. You can take in the landscape through windows in the Arctic Hive igloo.
There is a "Harvest of the Heart" four-night fall equinox hiking and yoga retreat that is offered for Fall. Although it is Fall, since it is Alaska, weather will be brisk. The ground will have hardened enough to make hiking easier, and rivers and creeks will have slowed down. On this retreat, you will have the opportunity to hike (3–7-mile hikes) the majestic mountainsides, view breathtaking sights and waterfalls. The Northern Lights come back around this time of year so you will also be presented with opportunities to view them.
This retreat is not what I would consider luxurious, so only take this retreat on if you are prepared to hike onto the property (less than a mile) with your luggage. It is truly rugged and isolated, as the nearest grocery store is 7 hours away, so plan on a true "off the grid" experience! If you are a beginner at trying yoga, this is perfect for you as it is made clear that beginners are welcome and that you will feel comfortable in the yoga class. You should also plan way in advance for this trip as they host small groups and sell out quickly!
Venture out and experience the true ruggedness of Alaska on this weeklong retreat. You will be sure to return home having gained new knowledge, insight and experience the trip of a lifetime at the Arctic Hive in Alaska. Click here to check out their website << https://www.arctichive.com/harvest.html >>
7. Art of Living Retreat Center, North Carolina
The Art of Living Retreat Center is well-established and holds many yoga related classes. It is located in Boone, North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are several types of retreats offered on a monthly or weekly basis. Some of the retreats offered are "The Happiness Retreat", "Silent Retreats", "Art of Living Premium Retreat", "Dive Deep into Silence" and "The Meditation Retreat". This retreat center is located on the mountain top amid beautiful trees and views.
The Happiness Retreat is a 3-day retreat. You will be given the opportunity to participate in meditative chants, bonfires, hikes on mountain trails and of course, yoga sessions. The focus is on reducing stress cortisol, increasing immune cell count and total satisfaction of life. You can also take part in extra paid activities, such as cooking classes, pottery classes and some ayurvedic wellness treatments.
If you choose a "silent retreat" you will be focused on spending a retreat in almost silence, stilling the mind and looking deep into your self. The goal is to obtain a calm and clear mind, and to get happy! Also, the silent retreat aims to improve sleep quality and gain the ability of deeper connection with others. The silent retreat is a step back from outside noise - phones, tv, traffic, the news, office machines and random conversations that happen throughout your day. You will be guided through mediations, yoga and breathing techniques. A separate study that is shown on the website shows that silent retreats help our well-being in many ways: depression, stress, mental health, mindfulness, positive affect, and social connectedness.
There are plenty of different accommodations available, with prices fluctuating according to what you want so the cost is dependent on your choice. There are some very affordable options here! You can also get a luxury apartment to split with four people, which comes out to a very affordable choice with a great apartment to stay in.
Find out more about the Art of Living Retreat Center here! https://artoflivingretreatcenter.org/
8. Sewall House Yoga Retreat, Maine
Have you been dying to see Maine? This retreat at the Sewall House in Island Falls, Maine is the perfect yoga retreat destination for you. This home is a historical building, built in 1870 and where Theodore Roosevelt studied the wonders, beauty, and healing attributes of nature with William Sewall.
There are several retreats offered at the Sewall House. Titles include: "The Raja Yoga Retreat: Breath, Meditate, Renew", "A Journey Through Chakras", "Women's Mental Health Yoga Retreat", and "Lost in Control: A Writing Yoga Workshop" among more!
In the 4-night Raja Yoga Retreat, you will experience "Raja yoga" which is also known as "royal yoga". What is Raja Yoga? It is an ancient practice that teaches us to concentrate our intentions inward through integration of body, mind, and speech. Raja yoga is much more mental than other types of yoga. You will also be offered vinyasa yoga classes at this retreat. Optional healing classes can be added on for an additional price to your schedule. You will also experience silent meditations near the river, and workshops focused on breathwork and energy work and healing.
A Journey Through the Chakras yoga retreat is a 4-night retreat that consists of learning all about the energy chakras and how they can help us in our emotional and physical well-being. You will look into your professional, personal and financial life to see where you can find imbalance. You will attend yoga classes that teach you how specific yoga poses affect the chakras. There is also a chakra course online that you can take before your retreat to gain insight and knowledge of the chakras. You will find better alignment and connectedness with your body and spirituality at this retreat!
At the women's mental retreat, you'll experience different types of yoga sessions, morning meditations by the river, optional (extra cost) healing sessions, group discussions and classes. There will also be art work and dynamic play sessions, workshops titled "Deep Acceptance" and "Open Mindfulness" and some opportunities for free time. All food at this yoga retreat is healthy, nutritious and vegetarian. Even if you are not a vegetarian, this is a good opportunity to try a new diet and some new recipes.
If this retreat in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Maine is interesting to you, click here to find out more and book a stay!
9. Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Massachusetts
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts has many different retreats but also classes and courses available. If you are looking to become a yoga teacher, you can also complete your yoga education courses at this center.
The Kripalu R&R experience is a signature retreat that gives you the power to choose which courses you will take part in. You can choose easier courses or more advanced based on your personal yoga journey. You will also have access to more than 100 acres of hiking trails, walking paths, and a private lakefront area.
Because this yoga retreat is also a campus for yoga classes, you will be able to attend at your choice and can check schedules of courses that will be available to you during your stay. Your schedule might look something like a yoga/meditation starting at 6:30 am, to a silent breakfast until 9:00 am. You can choose a morning experience next such as courses in self-care, life skills, posture, hiking, archery and kayaking. Next up is a community share circle, a course like "Yoga Dance" then lunch. Offered again another experience such as those listed above in the morning experience. Followed by another yoga / meditation course, dinner and then an intention setting experience. (Bedtime yoga, sound healing, or community share circle.)
Some retreats offered at the Kripalu are titled "Inner Quest Intensive", "Angels and the Afterlife", "A Yin Yoga and Meditation Retreat", and "Emotional Detox for Unshakable Inner Peace". There are many other retreats offered besides these titles! You can also take courses if you are interested in furthering your education in yoga instruction. You can take your 200- or 300-hour yoga courses here, or other specific courses such as courses specializing in Aryurvedic yoga practices. There is much more to offer at the Kripalu yoga center so be sure to check out the website!
If you are interested in a variety of retreats, self-wellness and reflection you will love this yoga center! You will have the opportunity to enjoy new foods and sample the vegetarian diet while you are visiting. Retreats range from 2-day to 6-day retreats.
If this retreat in the beautiful mountains of Massachusetts, book your stay today!
