Sedona Mago Retreat
Location: Sedona, Arizona
For: The Stressed-Out Vacationer
What to Expect: Breathtaking red rock formations and lush gardens on this 163-acre property serve as the backdrop to your spiritual awakening and natural healing. If the healing garden and lake aren’t enough to calm your soul, join in on the specially curated programs like Stress to Strength.
Where to Find:
3500 E. Bill Gray Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
1-800-875-2256, sedonamagoretreat.org
Pran Del Mar Retreat & Wellness Centre
Location: Todos Santos La Tinaja, Mexico
For: The Nature-Loving Yogi
What to Expect: This is not your average yoga retreat. Pran Del Mar is nestled on a remote stretch of pristine beach, which happens to be the perfect place for you to whale watch, snorkel, and release endangered olive ridley sea turtles into the ocean. If this isn’t paradise, we don’t know what is.
Where to Find:
Todos Santos La Tinaja
BCS, Mexico
415-310-2909, pranadelmar.com
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat
Location: Bahamas
For: The Yoga Guru
What to Expect: You’ll find balance of mind and body at this beautiful island retreat. Aquamarine waters surround this traditional yoga ashram, where you’ll indulge in silent meditation classes, master your yoga breathing techniques and dive into enriching evening lectures by renowned gurus.
Where to Find:
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat
P.O. Box N7550
Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
1-866-559-5167, sivanandabahamas.org
Esalen
Location: Big Sur, California
For: The Boho Yogi
What to Expect: Perched atop the breathtaking cliffs in the Big Sur is 27-acres of paradise. Tip your toes into the fresh water springs, crash into the waves of the Pacific ocean, or relax in the natural hot springs that can be found on this grande property. There are so many programs available, you could learn anything from the fundamentals of music and healing to the mindfulness and yoga all while feasting on gourmet meals from the retreat’s organic garden. Insider tip: Travel in October and the Milky Way may light your evening walk through the garden trails.
Where to Find:
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA, 93920
1-888-837-2536, esalen.org
Pachamama Yoga Retreat and Boutique Hotel
Location: Todos Santos, Mexico
For: The Luxe Yogi
What to Expect: This luxurious boutique hotel is set on a desert oasis. The 7 deluxe tepees form a mini-village complete with a hammock lounge. Sweat out stress in the authentic Temazcal (that’s a sweat lodge if you’re not familiar with the lingo), cool off in the stunning infinity pool, and find your Zen on the outdoor yoga deck. In fact, it’s so inspiring here that the retreat attracts tons of artists, writers and musicians who are looking to tap into their creativity and bask in its beauty.
Where to Find:
Just outside of Todos Santos
619-209-8052, pachamamamexico.com
Lumeria
Location: Maui
For: The Carefree Yogi
What to Expect: Where everyone has salty beach hair and a sun-kissed glow, this 6-acre tropical sanctuary merges its historic (and private) compound with the indigenous nature that surrounds it. Salt water pools, meditation gardens, and endless programs from educational horticulture classes to traditional yoga and fitness classes are just part of life here. We could get used to it.
Where to Find:
1813 Baldwin Avenue
Makawao, HI,96768
1-808-579-8877, lumeriamaui.com
