Yoga with its physical and psychological benefits is fast becoming an integral part of modern life not only in the East but also in the Western World. For now people not just practice yoga at home but also look for yoga retreats to make their vacations more healthy, lively and serene. Following are some of the most exciting and economical yoga retreats that help you continue your health regime even when you are away from home.
Lotus Yoga Retreat, Goa
Goa is already one of the most popular holiday destinations in India, but the Lotus Yoga Retreat on Patnem beach offering two daily yoga classes by Simon Low, founder of Tri-Yoga in London’s Primose Hill, in stunning beachfront bamboo huts makes it a premier retreats for the yogis from all over the world. The Lotus Yoga Retreat offers an environmentally friendly accommodation in southern Goa for £795 (about $1,255) per person and £370 (about $584) for a non-yoga partner for 10 days.
Yoga Barn, Bali
If you are in search of a true yoga vacation, the Hindu island of Bali may be an ideal destination for you. For you can attend eight classes a day, throughout the week, at the Yoga Barn in Ubud, a town in central Bali, where in yogis can choose between Yin yoga, Vinyasa and ecstatic dance. The barn features two mud-walled, thatched-roofed studios that offer a soothing view of terraced rice paddies to set the stage for absorbing yoga sessions. You can either book a single room for £15 (about $24) or a double for £40 (about $63) at the adjacent Ubud Aura Retreat Centre. Else you can opt for drop-in classes for £7.70 (about $12) per person, and reside in nearby budget accommodations.
Yoga Jeanie, East Sussex
Located in the South Downs, the Tilton House conducts seven yoga classes in three days under the supervision of Jean Hall, a specialist in dynamic flow, where you can learn different traits of meditation and attentive breathing. Each course includes 15 students and offers a peaceful retreat for meditation. The Tilton House provides in a twin room accommodation for £345pp (around $546) which includes meals and training.
KaliYoga, Spain
If you are planning for a yoga vacation in Span, the KaliYoga centre in the Alpujarra region of Andalucía offers a diverse range of yoga classes, twice a day, which are largely based on meditation. These yoga classes avoid hard core yoga poses and stress more on relaxed postures. Apart from yoga, visitors can enjoy the dramatic mountain scenery in a relatively warm weather conditions. The serene and dynamic retreat will set you back €695 (about $872) a week, which includes food, yoga lessons and lodging.
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala
Located at the foothills of Western Ghats of Kerala (India), the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram offers two-week holiday package for avid yogis, wherein the guests have to participate in all aspects of ashram life. While residing in the ashram, all guests are expected to follow the serene and spiritual life of the ashram, which includes a non-alcoholic vegetarian diet, silent mediation, yoga lectures and karma yoga wherein you have to perform different helping tasks for an hour each day. You can choose between the twin rooms with air conditioning for £18pp (around $28) and tents or dorms for £5pp (around $8) for at least three nights.
