Play can be transformative.

No, you don't need to leave your practice at home.

Yes, your practice is about turning inward. But let's not overlook how outer beauty can bring inner serenity.

A stay at Nectar Yoga doubles as an opportunity to explore a relatively remote paradise.

All the magic minus the major time commitment.

Sometimes, new perspectives and experiences are the best way to shift your own.

Prepare for self-awareness, musical transcendence, and community unlike anything you've experienced.

Getting away with a group of yogis is bound to result in some stories worth sharing.

Explore purpose-driven properties making a positive impact with a small footprint.

We're thrilled for you to take part in this.

These are the places where your outer experience amplifies your inner one.

Escape to Lake County with tips from a local, and find the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation

Conversations about all the things you want to know amid the red rocks.

Experience the most stunning night spectacles at these worldwide escapes.

Explore yoga, outdoor adventure, meditation, and self-care all at once. Here are our picks.

Maybe what you need is some sand and temps in the 70s.

Seek out challenging waters with powerful experiences that both test your limits and offer a way to protect our oceans—then follow them with a wine that’s done the same

There are traditions to be experienced everywhere.

For the last 10 years, it's delivered inclusivity and connection to the yoga scene in Atlanta.

A glimpse at the City of Light's current yoga scene.

Here's how to ensure your destination aligns with your needs.

Take your practice to new heights.

Yes, you can do yoga anywhere and under any circumstances. But you deserve so much more than a flimsy mat and a narrow space between the bed and the wall.

Places that feel like a reprieve for you and won't make you-know-who roll their eyes.

In our wanderlust, it can be easy to forget that we're guests when we travel to another culture.

A lot has changed since you booked your last escape.

These asanas offer an opportunity to practice bringing satya—truthfulness—to your yoga and your life.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Yes, even in economy.

There’s no need to wait until you arrive at your destination.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Planning a retreat is a big undertaking—and this is especially true if your destination is abroad. These expert tips will help you avoid every common snafu.

Photographer Andy Richter shines a light on how Bhakti yoga—the path of loving devotion—can inspire a sweet surrender that unlocks a world of meaning, faith, and serenity to those who practice it.