Give your mind, body and soul an MOT this year by whisking yourself off to one of the best yoga retreats and holidays from around the globe.
From a country house on the Scottish coast to idyllic beach retreats in Thailand’s Koh Samui, there’s no end to where yoga can take you in 2014.
Loosen those muscles and open your mind with our handpicked edit.
Natural Health Retreats, Ibiza
Ibiza isn’t all about partying. This winter head to the Balearic hotspot to recharge the mind, body and soul with Hotel & Villas Can Lluc, where there won’t be a piña colada in sight. Their 7-day program combines in and outdoor personal training session with yoga, stretching and Qi Gong, as well as a detoxifying and healthy nutrition plan. Cool down and be pampered with tailor made massages and squat up on health and fitness knowledge with a range of workshops and seminars. All this whilst staying in luxury, all-inclusive accommodation.
From 2490 € personaltrainer-ibiza.com
Yoga With Simon Low
With retreats in exotic destination from Koh Samui to Suleyman’s Garden in Turkey, as well as short haul destinations such as Spain’s Andalucía, one of Simon Low’s yoga holidays will become a lifelong treasured memory. With 2-3hour practices in the morning and afternoon worked in with group meals and your own time to spend how you choose, it’s a great choice if you’re after that health/holiday balance.
From £795 www.simonlow.com
Les Passeroses Yoga Retreat Centre
You don’t have to travel far to experience an inspiring yoga holiday. Across the channel in Angoulême, South-West France you’ll find Les Passeroses – a retreat center with a wealth of yoga practice holidays on offer, from lyengar to freestyle. A varied summer menu of retreats will take place from May–September 2014 – one for every type of yoga bunny.
Price on enquiry www.passeroses.com
The Real Retreat
Head north of the boarder to Scotland’s Dundee, for some much-needed relaxation, recharging and revitalising. The Real Retreat at Duntrune House combines yoga classes with spa treatments, colon hydrotherapy, fitness sessions and a healthy meal plan for a top-to-toe body overhaul. You’ll also get the chance to explore the stunning Scottish East Coast, or find peace of mind strolling in the house’s grounds and woodland.
From £600 www.therealretreat.co.uk
Nadia Narain Yoga Retreat
As a regular contributor to i-D Magazine, and with a celeb client book that lists the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Nadia Narain is one of the UK most respected (and stylish) yoga teachers. This June, join her in Huzur Vadisi, Turkey for a 7-night yoga course set amongst idyllic fig and olive groves. Not only will you learn yoga from the best, you’ll also get the chance to stay in rustic yurts with full board and a boat trip each week. If only it were June now.
From £835 www.nadianarain.com
Fitscape Ski & Yoga
Can’t decide whether you want a ski or a yoga holiday this year? All-round fitness enthusiasts should head to Hotel Rosa Alpina in the spectacular Italian Dolomites, where they can ski by day and stretch it out at night in the evening yoga class. There’s also three restaurants to choose from at the hotel, one of which is Michelin star. Well, you have to find that health/indulgence balance somewhere.
From £1995 www.fitscape.co.uk
