Yoga Travel, Retreats, and Festivals

Her approach helps you build on your strengths—and reminds us all that we're stronger together.

In the hustle and rush of your morning routine, take time for a yoga session with a taste of India.

One writer puts yoga breathing techniques into practice under the crystalline waters of the Caribbean Sea.

A trip to the tropics—or even a stroll in the park—is just what the doctor ordered to heal your body, mind, and spirit.

Cue the wanderlust.

Pack your bags! These mindful, magical destinations around the world promise to deepen your practice—while providing a much-needed dose of adventure.

You can feel when you need a vacation. Tuning in to your energy—and our destination guide—can offer you the ultimate in rest and renewal.

Get ready to flow wherever your go.

Retreats build your business and give you the potential to examine your inner truths, while spending quality time with kindred spirits. What are you waiting for?

With over 86 percent of Portuguese citizens vaccinated, Portugal is one of the safest and easiest places to travel in Europe during the ongoing pandemic. Here's where to go.

It's not too late to plan a COVID-safe summer vacation. These physician-vetted, yoga-friendly destinations are guaranteed to help you relax and recharge.

How a regenerative vacation helps you and the country.

Connect to the Earth's healing energy with our guide to exploring some of the most spiritual locations in the country.

Mount Shasta is considered a sacred spot by many. Here's why and what to do, where to stay, and where to eat on your visit.

Carefree has a vibe so mellow you could melt into it as though in Savasana, surrounded by massive boulders and towering, hundred-year-old saguaro cacti. Here's what you need to plan your visit.

In Sedona, it’s said, you can find whatever it is you’re looking for—but why not see what the land holds in store for you instead?

The bohemian enclave's siren song calls rock climbers, rock-and-rollers, and spiritual seekers into its folds to wake, create, and meditate under the sun.

This stretch of magnificent Central California coastline has a history of healing and power, which has attracted multiple retreat and Zen centers.

This popular tourist destination is surrounded by a half-dozen energy vortices. Here's everything you need to plan your visit.

This uplifting sequence from Nebraska-based yoga teacher Mary Clare Sweet will help you find your path when life feels chaotic and crazy.

7 practices to sustain your transformative experience after you return home.

Skip the Bali crowd and venture out to this serene Cambodian beach town.

Canyon Ranch, known for its wellness resorts and spas, is opening a retreat space in Woodside, California, complete with luxe rooms and secluded paths in the middle of the Redwoods.

Transition into winter feeling calm, grounded, and centered with these self-care tips from the holistic wellness experts at Still Soul Studio in Charleston, South Carolina.

While markets on the coasts are saturated with yoga studios and a variety of healing modalities, yoga teachers and wellness practitioners in Southern states are noticing an unmet need for non-traditional approaches to health.

Souljourn Yoga collaborates with local organizations in Cambodia, Peru, and Morocco to support girls’ education and empowerment.

Contributor Jennifer Davis-Flynn finds both stillness and whimsy in Moab, Utah at the Desert Shakti yoga retreat.

A rundown pool house gets a transformative facelift to make room for deep reflection and relaxation.

Kinkára, a new eco retreat center in Costa Rica, was designed based on geometric patterns found in nature. It features organic gardens, an open-air yoga shala, and fully furnished luxe canvas tents.

From learning to love to finding their life's purpose—these are the stories from yoga teachers who found meaning in their travels.

If making a spiritual journey to the birthplace of yoga is on your bucket list—or, if you’ve been and want to return in a way that feels more authentic and connected— read on. From the must-see places and pilgrimages to top tips on how to stay healthy on the road, here’s what you need to know before you plan your trip.

We asked Crystal McCreary—a yoga and mindfulness educator who hosts self-care retreats across the globe—to name her five favorite destinations for experiencing mindfulness. Here's what she had to say.

Five days across Iceland via horseback forced me to slow down and focus on what was in front of me all along.

Executive editor Lindsay Tucker spent a week in Southern France with author Jen Pastiloff on her On Being Human Retreat. Here are a few ways she learned to open up and love herself more—and you can too.

A trip to Cuba taught me the importance, and deeper meaning, of Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga.

Yoga and Buddhism teacher Jacoby Ballard shares thoughts on travel and how the compassion and generosity that a yoga practice fosters can help create peace, regardless of where you roll out your mat. You don’t have to go far to feel connected to the world.

Our top picks for the holy cities, historical sites, and spiritual pilgrimages in India every student of yoga should consider.

A scholar of critical race theory and a yoga teacher explore the problematic ways Westerners describe their travels to India.

What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.

Yoga teachers weigh in on what they can’t travel without—plus, our favorite must-brings for every adventure.

Figuring out where to go, what to see, and how long to stay can be a daunting process.

We caught up with her to talk about her burgeoning business and why Grenada will always be her baby.

Ayurvedic practitioner and holistic health coach Sahara Rose shares her best advice for avoiding an upset stomach and keeping your immune system strong when traveling.

Follow these eight simple tips before you take off to optimize your time when you’re away.

From Coachella to standard summer vacays, you can use yoga to stay rooted, balanced, and calm like these musicians.

Don’t miss one (or more!) of these healthy hot spots the next time you’re in the big apple.

Here’s a checklist to help you plan your trip—or even more reasons to add this destination to your travel bucket list.

Looking for a getaway with your sweetie that involves yoga, meditation, and lots of healthy eats? Read on and start planning.

Whether you just started dabbling with meditation or you’ve been meditating for years, we’ve rounded up some of the best meditation retreats in 2019.

Here’s how one woman found lasting peace while floating on her belly down a wild river in Switzerland.

Whether you’re antsy after being cooped up for a while, jet-lagged, or seriously stiff, here’s your new post-flight go-to.

Feeling a little anxious before take-off? Find an empty-ish space near your gate to practice these postures.

It is possible to do some yoga on your next flight (yes, even if you’re stuck in a middle seat in coach)

Looking to brush up on your leadership skils in a fabulous locale? These yoga leadership retreats will having you kicking ass—at the office, at home, and wherever you roam.

Want to challenge yourself and activate your inner badass on the gorgeous beaches of Portugal? This yoga retreat is here to help.

Try one or all of these postures the next time you’re stuck at the airport and starting to get cranky.

Whether you're part of a buzzy tech start-up, a Fortune 500, or a trusty family business, if you’re in the market for a little office wellness that will parlay into business success, Molly Birkholm will customize a retreat to meet your goals.

The Triple W Forum Retreat in North Carolina's Blue Ridge mountains uses yoga, Ayurveda, one-on-one coaching sessions, and mindfulness training to help you find equilibrium.

Led by a Tedx veteran, the Soulspeak Wellness Women's Leadership Retreat will help you find your intuition, connect with your roots, and tune in to your feminine energy.

Ever wish you could just drop everything and teach yoga in some of the most spectacular cities around the world? Here’s how one teacher made that dream a reality.

Whether you’re recently sober or finally ready to overcome workaholism, you’ll find community and practical tools at these yoga retreats.

Get some distance from the emotional landmines in your life while deepening your practice and feeding your soul on these magical post-breakup adventures.

A Tantra meditation with chocolate. A life force-giving tree. Nourishing meals that give back to the community. In photos and vignettes, Aris Seaberg recounts a magical, sustainable retreat in Northern California.

Sure, a week-long yoga retreat is what you really want. But if you think you won’t get a lot out of a one-day getaway, think again.

Join one of these getaways to discover the power of sisterhood as you practice.

When one yoga teacher traveled to Mysore, India, to study Ashtanga yoga for a month, he brought his wife and baby daughter with him. Here’s how the experience became his biggest teacher.

Craving fresh, organic eats on your next yoga retreat? Check out these international hotspots for yoga, breathtaking views, and healthy, nutritious food.

When I tell friends that I went on a silent meditation retreat, 95 percent of them say they couldn’t handle not talking. Yet when you commit to quiet stillness, you have the space and time to discover things you fail to see or may have even forgotten about yourself.

Considering a pilgrimage to the birthplace of yoga? These 9 awesome ashrams and retreats in India are ideal spots to deepen your practice.

It's World Oceans Day! To celebrate, yoga teacher Amy Ippoliti and photographer Taro Smith are highlighting one of nature’s rare success stories: Misool Eco Resort and Misool Foundation in Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

Need a little change of scenery? These 14 beach yoga retreats offer sunrise vinyasas, wave-assisted meditation, and days spent hiking, swimming, and surfing (or simply lazing in the sun).

Our writer Adam Carney took a great idea and relocated to Bali, Indonesia, to launch a yoga business. Here, his powerful story, and 4 tips to start a successful yoga company abroad.

Pack your favorite yoga bag and grab a friend. It’s festival season! Here's our round-up of 11 summer celebrations you shouldn't miss.

Dropping all my inhibitions changed my yoga practice.

Fifteen years ago, yoga teacher Max Strom traveled to Varanasi, India. What he witnessed there sent him on the road to emotional transformation.

Are you ready for your next trip to yogic euphoria? Whether you’re jet-setting to Bali or simply strutting across town to your favorite studio, this stellar lineup of yogi travel gear will make your journey as blissful as your destination.

Want a mind-body reboot closer to home? Dan Wilf, cofounder of Yogascapes, a company that curates 50 worldwide retreats annually, recommends these yogi hot spots in the States.