22 Yoga Retreats Worth the Splurge

Where: Various locations in Thailand, the Seychelles, Vietnam, the Maldives, Oman, China, and Portugal

Six Senses has some of the most incredible properties all over the world, but it also happens to host yoga retreats that are unmissable, thanks to its seven landmark locales across areas like Thailand, the Seychelles, Vietnam, the Maldives, Oman, China, and Portugal.

Customize your retreat from four to seven nights at one of these gems and get ready to "Discover Yoga" (for those wanting to release stress, improve flexibility, and gain a powerful body), or you can try the popular retreat option known as "Yogic Detox," which is a program suitable for more experienced practitioners and draws upon Hatha techniques including Sat Kriya (movement and breath exercise) to cleanse internal organs and achieve harmony between the major pranic flows. *If you know, you know*. And if all else fails, there's always its other retreat called "Yogic Sleep" — I MEAN who doesn't want to do that?

Experts and novices are welcome, and you'll depart ready to get your REM on, thanks to this program that boosts the quality of relaxation and thus improves zzz's via Nidra, Pranayama, and gentle yoga practice with relaxing spa treatments. Yep, save us a spot.

Rates and dates can be found at sixsenses.com.

Where: North West Ireland in Donegal and Sligo

This cycling and yoga escape with Wilderness Ireland takes place in the northwest through some of the quietest backroads and most laid-back parts, like the coastal surfing village of Strandhill and the U-shaped valley of Glenade. Each day begins with a yoga session, followed by sightseeing different towns and areas on wheels, which means double the workouts = double the fun!

The package begins at $2,031, with future departures in August and September.

Where: One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives

The exclusive Harry Jameson retreat at the One&Only Reethi Rah takes place in the Maldives, which is reason enough to fly there — envision coral reefs and white sandy beaches — but add in a dose of science, fitness, and diet to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.

Created with health expert Harry Jameson, you'll undergo a full-body biometric and physiological assessment prior to arrival, then once at the resort, you'll be treated to a personalized program for six days and six nights. This consists of one-on-one training, yoga, stretching, therapeutic meditation, healthy cuisine (like antioxidant shakes — yum), and plenty of downtime.

Villas for the week will set you back $14K, but you'll leave refreshed and you'll remain in close contact with your assigned trainer through a five-week aftercare package. Now can you really put a price on that? Upcoming dates are May 14-20 and Oct. 8-14.

Where: St. Lucia

St. Lucia's BodyHoliday Resort is an all-inclusive property founded on the key pillars of relaxation, restorative beauty, exercise, and good diet, but it also gets that each guest is different. That's why it supplements its programs with sensible nutrition, therapy, relaxation, and meditation by combining yoga's spiritual aspect with Ayurvedic science.

Octoba Yoga is its retreat designed for all experience levels (so don't be shy, beginners!) that offers limitless lessons from sunrise to sunset including Hatha, Ashtanga, Shanthi, and Katti classes. Plus, you can partake in daily inclusive spa treatments and cool activities such as archery or spoga (spinning + yoga) in the property's glass tree house/spinning studio. Um, yes.

Rates start at $630 per night per person.

Where: St. Martin or Puerto Vallarta

LuxeFIT retreats blend fitness, yoga, surfing, snorkeling — even gourmet meals prepared by a private chef — in a picturesque private beachfront setting. Its upcoming yoga retreats happen to be in St. Martin and Puerto Vallarta . . . not too shabby.

The all-inclusive, week-long luxury fitness retreats start at $2,300, but they come with five-star villa or luxury condo accommodations, the ability to work out with a first-rate fitness instructor, and round-trip transportation to group activities, which would be things like zip-lining above tropical rainforests, afternoons spent snorkeling, and blackjack at one of the island's casinos. You can also choose to rappel down waterfalls, traverse jungle bridges, and dance the night away in one of the famous nightclubs. #NotYourAverageYogaRetreat is how we sum up LuxeFIT.

Upcoming dates are Sept. 2-6 for St. Martin and Oct. 25-29 for Puerto Vallarta.

Where: ITC Grand Bharat in India

India has been long recognized as the birthplace of yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation, so why not book a #bucketlist trip to recharge your mojo and embrace a weekend of wellness?

ITC Grand Bharat (India's first all-suite resort) features a five-day Holistic Wellness Retreat with major guest experts within the field to speak and lead private sessions with guests. The retreat also includes private consultations with an Ayurvedic doctor, as well as personalized yoga sessions throughout your stay. Oh, and specialized spa treatments using herbal powders and an introduction to "Swasthya Cuisine," which restores and calms the body.

Prices start at $1,785 (but hello, India), so start saving! Visiting "Masters Series" dates are June 15-25 with Ashtar Tashi (spiritual healer and psychic), Oct. 1-8 with Dr. Roma Singh (clinical hypnotherapist and past-life regressionist), and Dec. 2-16 with Jill Banwell (reiki, intuitive massage, and tarot reading).

Where: Todos Santos, Mexico

Yoga is always better when served with a side of surfing. So, head over to Rancho Pescadero in Todos Santos (just an hour north of Cabo in Mexico) Aug. 9-13 to get your fix of both. Offered at this adult hideaway featuring 28 suites nestled in between swaying palms and soaring mountain peaks, the Yoga Surf Nutrition Retreat lets you spend your days on the surf and sand, while advice on mindful eating from Rancho Pescadero’s head nutritionist is sprinkled throughout your stay. There are also two pools, a Tres Hermanas Spa (that specializes in local and indigenous ingredients), a 2,000-square-foot yoga pavilion, an organic farm, and a Garden Restaurant that offers farm-and sea-to-table Baja cuisine infused with global influences. Perfection, basically.

Rates can be found at ranchopescadero.com.

Where: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA

The Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health happens to be the largest yoga retreat center in North America, so you know you're in good company when you book an R&R retreat with them. This all-inclusive stay allows you to choose from a variety of self-care and nutrition workshops, outdoor activities, and, of course, yoga classes with three delicious farm-to-table meals prepared by Kripalu's Executive Chef Jeremy Rock Smith, who hails from Canyon Ranch. You can also visit the sauna, enjoy a soothing meditative massage at the Healing Arts center, or explore the 300 acres of woodlands, hill, and valleys in the mountains of Massachusetts. There's even yoga on the water offered in the Summer season on Lake Mahkeenac. Tranquil floating meditations and paddleboarding? We're in.

Upcoming retreats are Hiking & Yoga (June 23-25 and Aug. 18-20; $249), Yoga on the Water (Aug. 27-31; $399), and Yoga, Kayaking & Hiking (Sept. 1-4; $299).

Where: Tuscon, AZ, or Lenox, MA

Treat yo' self to an unforgettable weekend at Canyon Ranch! As one of the leaders in health and wellness programs since opening its doors in 1979, Canyon Ranch's integrative approach centers on the mind, body, and spirit to help create greater balance in your life (yes, please!) and allow you to feel your best. Whether you opt for yoga in the Catalina Mountains at its Tucson location or for New England charm in Lenox, you'll find a variety of retreat options and classes to choose from, like our personal fave: aerial hammock yoga.

Pricing and dates can be found at canyonranch.com.

Where: Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, CO

Nourish your soul at the Sonnenalp Hotel from Aug. 10-13 through yoga, movement, nutrition, coaching, and meaningful convos with leaders Sophie Jaffe and Rachelle Tratt. Throughout this three-day escape, you'll do plenty of yoga, while also enjoying other fitness classes and spa treatments and eating some seriously tasty (and healthy) cuisine. Also not to miss: the reflexology foot treatment and superfood smoothie workshops!

Single-occupancy rates are $2,875, while doubles will cost you $4,600. Now would be a good time to forward this to a friend who likes yoga.

Where: Vista Celestial Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas in Uvita, Costa Rica

The main reason to visit Celestial's yoga retreat in Costa Rica? To try to re-create this photo for Instagram, obviously. That's well worth the $2,375 price tag, but you'll also receive seven nights in a swanky villa, transportation to and from the airport, daily breakfast and dinner, a garden-to-table cooking demo, and daily yoga sessions. FYI, there's a swim-up bar and an infinity pool with a waterfall there. Just sayin'.

Dates can be found at vistacelestial.com.

Where: Exhale at the Gansevoort Turks + Caicos

You're going to want to book a flight to Turks + Caicos from Oct. 25-29 once you see this lineup: four-night accommodations at the Gansevoort (in a single or double, garden, or ocean-view room); welcome dinner and reception; daily breakfast; varied Core Fusion classes; one stand-up paddleboarding lesson and snorkeling excursion; one 50-minute massage; 25 percent off all additional spa therapies; access to the gym; unlimited classes in addition to the retreat (for those of you who want even more!); complimentary use of snorkel equipment, kayaks, and "Hobie Wave" beach catamarans; and an Exhale gift bag. We think that's worth the $2,599-$3,899 price per person, right?

Where: Snowmass, CO

Yoga on the Mountain features three full days of yoga with over 60 classes throughout the weekend, with each day also offering meditation, discussion, presentations, hikes, parties, live music, and more. Surely you need to elevate yourself and your mind at a high altitude, and the Wildwood Snowmass Hotel is where you want to do it.

The grassroots yoga festival with a cult-like following comes to Snowmass Aug. 11-13. Tickets range from $150 to $199 — not including accommodations, which start at $99 (single/double), $124 (triple), or $149 (quadruple).

Where: Camp AME at Turnberry Isle in Aventura, FL

Who wouldn't want to yoga all day, every day when it's called Camp AME? This unique retreat at Turnberry Isle featuring master teacher Nikki Costello hosts "The Vital Body" a few times a season for $1,365.

Over the weekend, you'll enjoy energizing, healing, and restorative yoga; guided meditation; living wellness talks; and state-of-the-art spa treatments (seriously, book the amethyst massage or the Libra Table water experience). You'll also have the chance to discover the property's relaxing "Wellness Circuit"— aroma, chroma, and music therapy steam room; Himalayan salt and infrared therapy suite; and signature Swiss shower.

Dates can be found at amewellness.com/retreats.

Where: Escondido, CA

Golden Door is a luxury-meets-wellness resort in California unlike any other, so a four-day retreat here is a bit on the pricey side ($6,400) but definitely worth the splurge since you can customize your entire experience.

That means as much yoga as you want, lovers! Plus all the meals, spa treatments, and activities you can dream up. Choose from aqua yoga (warm water facilitates muscle release and decreases the effort of weight bearing), restorative yoga (relax in seated and reclining poses that are gently supported), Vinyasa (intermediate poses linked with breath and sun salutations), Vinyasa II (intermediate to advanced series of linked poses that harmonize balance, strength, flexibility, concentration, and breath), Nidra (aka sleep yoga to calm your nervous system and your mind), and zen yoga (emerge feeling integrated in mind, body, and spirit). Oh, and the resort is next level in terms of places to spend four days, so leaving might be a bit hard.

Visit goldendoor.com for dates and booking.

Where: Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico

Sign up for a Global Wellness Day retreat at the Four Seasons Resort in Punta Mita and you'll get to spend the weekend with celebrity yogi (and hottie) Tom Morley and chef personality Leslie Durso from June 2-5.

Tom leads daily rejuvenating yoga and meditation sessions, while Leslie offers a cooking demonstration and nutrition seminar for participants. You'll also be able to enjoy a signature spa treatment in the resort's new spa, healthy Mexican cuisine, spacious accommodations, beach activities, and use of the Four Seasons amenities — this is one of the prettiest properties in Mexico! Prices start at $2,695 per person.

Where: W Retreat & Spa in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Get your glow on during Vrksasana (Tree Pose) in the dark to the sound of upbeat tracks spun by DJs while your body is covered in paint under fluorescent black lights. Pretty cool, right? The W Retreat & Spa in Vieques hosts "Glow-Ga" or Strala yoga monthly, and it's pretty much unlike any other yoga class you've been to.

Designed as a vibrant experience to electrify your senses, it was also created to bring awareness to the importance of protecting our planet to its participants. Oh and you get glowing bracelets, necklaces, and other accessories for free — yay! The cost of getting to Vieques and staying at the W for a few days is worth the splurge (a couple thousand), but once you're there, these retreat-style classes are actually complimentary.

Visit wvieques.com for dates to see when you can flow and glow.

Where: North Fork, NY

Join Yo Yoga! founder Rebecca Weible from Sept. 1-4 in North Fork, NY, for a Labor Day weekend retreat in Long Island's wine country. Not only will you get to enjoy a stay at Duncan Inn (a supercute family-owned boutique hotel), but daily yoga sessions will also be held by Rebecca in the surrounding picturesque vineyards. Excursions also include hiking on Shelter Island, SUP lessons, and — best of all — wine tasting! Prices start at $1,235 for a double room per person (transportation not included), and all details can be found at ketangafitness.com.

PS — there's also a Winter escape yoga retreat from Jan. 25-29, 2018, at the Esterillos Este in Costa Rica if you can't make the wine retreat. That one includes five days of daily yoga sessions, waterfall rappelling, zip- lining, horseback riding, surf lessons, bonfires, home-cooked meals, and more for $1,645.