The 8 Best Yoga Retreats of 2023

Kripalu has a year-round schedule of retreats taught by world-renowned instructors, scholars, and dietitians, plus other attractive amenities like hiking and massage.

A stalwart in the U.S. retreat scene, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health has been offering teacher training courses and retreats since the 1970s. Since it first opened its doors in 1983, the 125-acre property in the rolling hills of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, has been welcoming students who want an immersive experience.

A variety of retreats are offered year-round by world-renowned teachers and scholars. They include everything from yoga teacher training to Ayurveda, yoga therapy, physiology, psychology, and more.

Whether you are looking for a training or a weekend getaway, Kripalu has something for everyone. From YogaDance, an official practice developed by the center, to hiking the trails of the Berkshires to taking cooking classes or booking a massage, the options are abundant.

In the summer, access to the private lakefront beach is perfect for soaking up the sun, while meditation along the lake is common in spring and fall. 

Rates for Kripalu's R&R retreats are $125 to $150 per day, with discounts for nearby residents. The daily rate includes three meals a day, expert-led workshops, daily yoga, and guided outdoor activities. Plus, you can enjoy the property's numerous amenities like the fitness room, sauna, marked hiking trails, and more. Accommodations are available for a separate charge.

If you're looking for a retreat that combines yoga, meditation, the beach, hiking, and zip-lining through lush jungles, consider booking a retreat at Anamaya.

Set atop a hill overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Nicoya, this tranquil Costa Rican resort offers customizable yoga retreats with add-ons like surfing, sea kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, nature walks, and spa treatments. 

Week-long retreats that run throughout the year are perfect for all levels, whether you're a beginner stepping onto your yoga mat for the first time or an advanced practitioner.

Expect to begin your days with energizing, 90-minute-long vinyasa classes with incredible views of the ocean. In the afternoons, you can practice yin yoga, relax in the saltwater infinity pool or at the spa, or explore the rich Costa Rican countryside. 

Base rates for a seven-day retreat at Anamaya vary depending on the season and occupancy. A double room begins at $1,095 and includes accommodation and three meals a day. Yoga classes are $15 each, as are cooking and salsa dancing lessons. Other fees may apply for additional excursions, workshops, and gratuities.

Wellness retreats are devised by the Aman Spa’s team of expert therapists, nutritionists, and medical specialists to deliver lasting change.

To cultivate serenity in the face of a stressful lifestyle, Amanyara retreats shift focus inward, using meditation, Qi Gong, yoga, and breathwork alongside specially selected therapies to release tension and promote clarity of thought. For those seeking to purify the body and clear the mind, Amanyara offers a program designed to stimulate detoxification pathways through a holistic program of optimized nutrition, cleansing herbal treatments, and bespoke therapies such as acupuncture and Chi Nei Tsang abdominal massage.

Designed for those seeking to regain control of their lives, this whole-body wellness retreat offers physical and mental practices, mindfulness and meditation techniques, centering spa rituals, and healthy meals. Amanyara is perfect for those looking to find inner peace and lasting resilience.

The cost for this retreat varies depending on the season and which level of wellness immersion you are looking for. Generally, prices start around $3,000 a day and go upwards of $5,000 a day. Four- and five-bedroom villas run $16,000 or more per day.

A core tenet of Miraval is its "Life in Balance" mission, which focuses on inspiring a sense of mindfulness that participants cultivate on site and continue to nourish after leaving the resort.

With a digital device-free motto that's strictly enforced, you can unplug and thoughtfully focus on yourself. While there are designated areas throughout the property where you can use your devices if you need to, the resort encourages you to be mindful of the choice to do so. 

Whether you're a new, intermediate, or advanced yogi, you can select from a wide range of offerings that include morning yoga, slow flows, New Age and celestial sessions, and inversion-focused aerial yoga classes. Since most of the sessions are included in the price, you're free to pick and choose, and try new things.

While there is no minimum stay on the properties, Miraval recommends a three- or a four-day trip to have maximum impact. At Miraval Austin, rates begin at around $929 per night, including all meals, workshops, infinity pool, and fitness center access, as well as a resort credit that can be used toward private sessions, wellness lectures, and spa treatments.

The rates are higher at Miraval Arizona, and include meals, complimentary workshops, access to the fitness center, three pools, and hiking trails. But in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, you'll find lower-priced options.

From Bhakti meditations and traditional Balinese purification ceremonies to cooking classes and batik art lessons, the resort has something to offer, no matter the activity level.

Welcoming students from all around the world since 2012, The Floating Leaf is a tranquil, wellness-focused resort on the Indonesian island of Bali. Immerse yourself in Balinese culture, find your inner peace, and enjoy cooking and batik art classes all while soaking in the majestic views of Mount Agung and the surrounding rice paddies. The serene property hosts an average of 50 retreats every year.

For example, the six-night Path to Happiness retreat ($1970 to $2580, depending on accommodations) focuses on yoga and meditation, offering participants a chance to connect and go within to discover joy.

A 2,000-square-foot, open-air yoga studio overlooks the peaceful rice paddies that Bali is known for and offers diverse views of Mount Agung, an active volcano, and the Indian Ocean.

Rates include accommodation, three meals a day, yoga and meditation sessions, and airport transfers. Some packages also include Balinese healer sessions, Indonesian cooking courses, art classes, coffee plantations, and village tours. Check out upcoming retreats for dates and availability. 

This upscale Costa Rican getaway offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, all while being quietly tucked inside Las Baulas National Park. 

With direct access to Langosta Beach, Cala Luna is the ideal retreat location if you're looking to spend some time on both your yoga mat and your surfboard. In addition to open-air yoga classes, surf lessons, snorkeling, and fishing, the boutique property only has 39 rooms, guaranteeing an intimate getaway. Sustainability is vital at Cala Luna, with an on-site organic farm that grows the produce used to feed guests.

The property also has its own water conservation system, and makes use of solar water heaters as well as biodegradable cleaning products and toiletries. A two-and-a-half acre labyrinth—one of the largest in the world—sits serenely inside a 74-acre forest, allowing guests who walk its two-mile-long path to find a sense of peace.

On average, Cala Luna hosts approximately three yoga retreats each year that are suitable for various levels. If you're staying onsite, you'll have access to a complimentary breakfast, a sunset happy hour, and bike tours to the local town. Fees vary for retreats hosted at Cala Luna and depend on the time of year, length of stay, add-on amenities, and more.

Yasodhara is one of Canada's oldest ashrams and an excellent choice if you're seeking to discover a connection with both nature and yourself. 

Founded in 1963 by Swami Sivananda Radha—a German yogi who traveled to India in search of enlightenment and discovered it in guru Sivananda's ashram—Yasodhara is a relaxing yoga retreat set alongside the Kootenay Bay in British Columbia, Canada. 

Offering multiple retreats all year long, Yasodhara is ideal if you are seeking a connection with nature, yourself, and your friends. Restorative retreats range from $965 for a single room for a week to $5,880 for a double-occupancy cabin for three weeks.

Or, gather a group of friends for a weekend retreat in a private cabin. Not only will you grow and be enlightened together, but when you return home after the retreat you can motivate each other to continue practicing all you learned.

In addition to week-long retreats, the ashram also offers yoga teacher training and a series of self-guided retreats for artists, writers, and working professionals like teachers, scientists, and architects, to help de-stress, recharge and tap into their innate potentials. Pro tip: Stop by the Ainsworth Hot Springs, a nearby group of natural mineral-water hot springs. 

This tranquil sanctuary with pure mountain air, meandering trails and streams, and digital-free environment offers its visitors a perfect place to rest, heal, and grow.

Yoga is more than just asanas or physical postures, which guests can learn for themselves at Blue Cliff Monastery, a Zen Buddhist center in upstate New York.

Mindfulness is key to not just retreats but daily life at the monastery. Each day is spent in mindful meditations, workshops, personal time, and complete silence before bed.

Founded in 2007 by renowned Vietnamese Buddhist monk, activist, and poet Thích Nhất Hạnh, the monastery offers retreats, work exchange programs, and a rigorous five-year monastic training.

Blue Cliff offers a sliding scale for all retreats at its serene southern Catskills property. Prices range from around $70 to $120 per person per day for simple, dorm-style accommodations; children under the age of six stay for free.

Camping is also available for $35 to $100 per night. All meals, 95% of which are predominantly vegan, are included in the registration fee. Check out the calendar of events to find out about retreat details throughout the year.