Looking for a wellness vacation, but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. We searched all over the world to find and review the best yoga retreats, festivals, and health-inspired events—all organized by location, so you can spend less time Googling and more time traveling.
Looking for a wellness vacation, but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered. We searched all over the world to find and review the best yoga retreats, festivals, and health-inspired events—all organized by location, so you can spend less time Googling and more time traveling.
When it comes to planning a yoga vacation, most of us think retreats in the tropics or taking the ultimate pilgrimage to India. Yet there are so many other destinations that can inspire a deeper understanding this ancient practice. Here, YJ contributors share their experiences in some far-off places that have transformed their practices and their lives.
YJ Influencer Lauren Taus shares the 10 most poignant life lessons she picked up this year on the playa.
Yoga for Bad People founders Heather Lilleston and Katelin Sisson travel like it’s their job (because it is). Here, they offer YJ readers their favorite poses to balance out the body after getting off a plane.
How a trek to holy Gomukh, the source of the mystical waters of the Ganges, deepened one writer’s understanding of yoga’s teachings.
From Maui to Mexico, world-renowned teachers share their favorite yoga retreats. Consider this the inspiration you need to book your next getaway.
Leading a yoga retreat can be a deeply rewarding experience. Organizing a yoga retreat, however, can be an overwhelming endeavor. Here, veteran retreat leader Chrissy Carter lays out 6 steps to nail it.
Pack your yoga bag! Here, we’ve picked 13 unique destinations worth booking to kick back and om.
Communities across the country, take note: Since the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, the Newtown Yoga Festival has set an example for using yoga to bring a community together and heal trauma.
The secret to the ultimate retreat experience isn't what happens when you're there. It's the time you spend beforehand ensuring it's the best fit for you.
Kathryn Budig has created a career that’s the envy of yogis around the globe, but here she debunks some common misconceptions about what it means to be a big-name, internationally traveling yoga teacher.
In honor of the second International Day of Yoga, Yoga Journal is proud to present a peek into the practices of 18 global yogis, photographed in locations around the world by Robert Sturman.
Here, three prominent yoga teachers share the rewards and challenges of their sabbaticals. Plus, advice to help you decide if taking a break is right for you.
Attend Hanuman Festival in Boulder, CO to deepen your yoga practice and connect with like-minded yogis.
Krissy Jones, co-owner of Sky Ting Yoga, shares tips for the best revitalizing postures to practice while traveling.
Join CorePower Yoga this summer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a unique yoga experience with awe-inspiring views.
Yoga teacher Rina Jakubowicz offers travel tips and inspiration from her photo expedition with Robert Sturman to shoot the “Cuba Libre Yoga Project.”
Yoga Journal Senior Editor Tasha Eichenseher finds that surrendering control in Rishikesh, India, left her with a liberating after-glow.
Ever feel like you need a bolt of perspective? Getting outside is a good place to start.
Pancha-what? Our writer takes us along on a 10-day traditional Ayurvedic retreat, as part of her journey toward healing. Discover this ancient detox method.
What’s the recipe for a great city for yogis? Start with renowned teachers and studios, mix in a supportive community and healthful amenities, and then sprinkle in some fun, innovative events. These 10 are blue-ribbon winners.
If you’re traveling without a mat or don’t have the space to roll one out, you can still stretch your whole body with these 8 standing poses.
Prepare yourself for a very different experience when you unroll your mat in yoga’s motherland, Rina Jakubowicz says. Here’s what to expect.
Coral Brown offers a preview of all that a trip to yoga’s motherland could open your eyes to.
Kino MacGregor says whether you find your guru there or not, just traveling to India will teach you more than you can imagine.
This wellness retreat, known for group hikes, healthy-cooking workshops, and yoga classes, is just a couple hours from famously wicked Las Vegas.
Teacher Tommy Rosen gives us an insider's look at the scene at the IYF in Rishikesh, India.
How a desert sanctuary helped Jean Weiss return home with an open heart, a more supple and integrated body, and renewed motivation to remain balanced.
DJ Drez spinning A Tribe Called Quest provided the beats for MC Yogi's Saturday night class/concert at YJ LIVE! SF.
Our Home Practice teacher and founder of the Africa Yoga Project Paige Elenson talks about running a social enterprise in Kenya.
A violent showdown developed at the Northern India compound of controversial guru Sant Rampal this week.
Here’s why you need to plan a mountain yoga retreat and the best locations for it.
Yoga poses that build core AND make you a better surfer? We'll take 'em.
Yoga Teacher Paige Held reveals her sequence perfect for traveling yogis on the go.
Yogis head to Ecuador to raise awareness of the impacts of oil exploration in the region.
Yoga teacher founder Hilaria Baldwin shares her favorite yoga poses for travel.
Feeling frazzled and in need of a yoga retreat—but an exotic getaway is not in the budget? Here’s how to design your own thrifty yoga staycation.
The Palestine Yoga Movement aims to support the growth of the practice in the region.
Getting lost in the captivating places of India, the birthplace of yoga, can lead you to find new parts of yourself.
Water-loving yogis play with balance, focus, and core strength by taking their practice offshore.
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Discover the sweetness inside when you slow down and listen.
Leaving behind a busy urban life to help out at a yoga retreat in Alaska, Aaron Davidman is stilled by the majesty of Mother Nature.
Spectacular retreat centers in beachy hot spots give new meaning to saluting the sun.
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Climb, paddle, or surf your way to bliss on a retreat marrying yoga + outdoor sports.
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Through yoga and service, dedicated students of yoga bring the healing power of practice to those in need around the globe.
Going on yoga service trips is challenging and knowing what to expect before you go on a service trip will help you get the most from your experience.
On a surfing retreat, the yogic principles of effort and surrender help novice surfers enjoy the ride.
Cultivate an intimate connection with a four-legged friend, and with yourself, on a yoga and horsemanship retreat.
Pack your mat and hit the trails on an invigorating backpacking and yoga retreat.
No matter where you are in your practice, a retreat might just be the best rejuvenation vacation you'll ever have.
Posh skyscraper studios. International teachers. Earnest students. And more showers than you can imagine!
On a yoga retreat for one, contentment comes calling.
How to make every trip an inner pilgrimage.
An intimate yoga retreat, complete with clothing-optional hot springs, inspires a shy yogini to connect with others.
Tried and true tips for the people who love yoga and travel on a budget.
Millions of pilgrims flock to Hinduism's largest festival, Kumbha Mela, to bathe in the Ganges' purifying waters.
These women-only retreats cater exclusively to women's unique physical and emotional needs with yoga.
The next time you travel, take your yoga to go with you using these portable practice tips.
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After nearly giving up in defeat, this first-time snowboarder is inspired by yoga.
Five writers offer glimpses of how yoga is practiced around the world.
An author overcomes writers block on an adventure retreat through yoga and hiking.
The ancient healing practice of Ayurveda is thriving in India, as locals and tourists head to the resorts of Kerala. Find out which one is right for you.
Whenever we travel, we encounter opportunities for growth, for transcending our limitations, and for experiencing cross-cultural union.
Travel woes got you down? Adopt Patanjali's yamas and niyamas, ethical principles and observances, to avoid frequent flyer rage on your next trip.
With so many great options, where does one even start planning a yoga vacation? Right here. We'll guide you step by step to finding your perfect yoga vacation, from ashrams and retreats to relaxing resorts.
Use this Kundalini meditation in flight to ease the stress of travel.
While searching for the perfect teacher, one student almost misses what's right in front of him.
Nagged by loneliness, a visitor discovers a world of connection in one of atheist Prague's budding spiritual communities.
Traveling to the birthplace of yoga can be a rewarding experience—if you think ahead about what you're really looking for while finding a teacher.
What it's like to study yoga in Rishikesh, India.
Affordable and rewarding retreats.
While practicing yoga on top of the world in Nepal, the author discovers that reaching the summit isn't the ultimate reward.
More travelers than ever before are seeking illumination rather than sightseeing. Here, 6 ideas for turning travel into a spiritual journey.
Planning a spiritual pilgrimage? Use these tips on local culture and customs to avoid disturbing others' peace.
Meditators of all levels are drawn to silent yoga retreats for spiritual awakening and peace of mind. Here are 9 meditation centers that support silence.