Yoga Retreats to Try in 2016
- Darryl Gibney
- Jan 1, 2016
- 3 min read
Start the New Year off the way you intend to continue by checking into one of these sublime Yoga Retreats we've hand-selected from the very best just for you. You can check-in and then check-out immediately, immerse yourself in the 'Om' and just relax.
1. Maldives - Lifestyle Health Retreat at Anantara Dhigu and Anantara Veli
This luxury resort in the Maldives will be hosting an innovative programmes combining diet, nutrition, fitness and yoga, massage and relaxation. Visitors to this once in a lifetime retreat will get to deepen their Yoga practice whilst enjoying healthy treats plus all the glorious facilities of these stunning islands and more. Yoga Retreats from 15 April to 22 April and Fitness & Weight Loss Retreats from 20 May to 27 May.
Nightly rates at Anantara Dhigu start from £443 in a Sunrise Beach Villa on a bed & breakfast basis.
Nightly rates at Anantara Veli start from £485 for an Over Water Bungalow on a bed & breakfast basis.
2. Thailand - Kamalaya Embracing Change, Thailand’s Koh Samui Island
Kamalaya Retreat will provide tailor-made wellness programmes specific to each of their visitors, deepening their Yoga practice but also encouraging emotional intelligence, and hosting Meditation practice also. These key elements combined with Chinese medicine and Reiki will see you leaving this seven day retreat completely rejuvenated and with a new look on life. Health and Fitness Travel (healthandfitnesstravel.com offers 7 nights at Kamalaya from £2,845pp or £3,265 for single occupancy. Price includes full board, a wellness programme, return flights and transfers.
3. Himalayas - Stress Management at Ananda
This is the ultimate retreat for an all-over mind/body overhaul; combining Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama and Ayurveda to encourage a positive change in your life, reducing and managing stress and enhancing life synergy through a balanced approach. The picturesque spa retreat is set in the majestic palace and 100-acre estate of the Maharaja of Teri-Garhwal. Seven nights at Ananda Himalayas starts from £6,116 for two adults on a full board basis including transfers and return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow. Visit www.essentialescapes.com
4. France - Yoga, Wine and Chocolate Retreat at La Jugie, Limousin
This is arguably the most exciting Yoga retreat on my calender this year - a Yoga retreat combining three of my very favourite things, Yoga, Wine and yes Chocolate! This retreat is hosted by Sophie Bickerdike of Go Yoga Harrogate. Theres a really nice combination of Yoga styles from Vinyasa, to Ashtanga and Kundalini and essential oils and chocolate involved in each practice to heighten the senses. Sounds like a novel idea to me. Plus guests will be able to visit a local chocolatier and indulge in wine tastings in between twice daily Yoga sessions. All round this is a winner for me. The course runs from 19-22 May and costs from £521pp sharing, including three nights’ full board, all instruction and excursions. Visit www.lajugie.co.uk
5. Lanzarote - Princess Yaiza Hotel and Resort
The 5 star Princess Yaiza Resort and Hotel in Lanzarote have just launched their 3 Day Detox Programme,
aimed at turning your bad habits into good'uns in just one long weekend. You can combine Yoga,. Spa Treatments and Thalassotherapy to give your body the re-jig it truly needs to make those all important lifestyle changes. Prices start at €150 per person including B&B and based on shared room. for more information visit www.princessyaiza.com
If you would like to be featured on our next Yoga Retreat list or would like us to review your retreat please get in touch. We're always delighted to hear about new exciting Yoga Retreats, especially those for the hardened professionals!
Email: darrylgibney@gmail.com
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