Spiritual Yoga Retreats

Are you uninspired by your current go-to yoga spot? Or maybe you need some new, unique energy? Often overlooked, Central and South America are home to some incredible places that inspire the most relaxation and make great locations for a yoga retreat.

Is yoga a practice closely related to religion? Is it just a bunch of exercises to gain flexibility? Or is it something in between? To be honest, when I was a teen and didn’t know much about yoga, I used to think of it as a stretching sequence that a lot of people (mostly women) did as an alternate to real workouts. Little did I know about the spirituality and philosophy behind it.  

Living in Ubud, Bali for six years I’ve learned a lot, seen a lot, and experienced a lot. I’ve been to yoga classes, gatherings, cacao ceremonies, women’s circles, meditations, and festivals. 

The mala necklace. That extra-long beaded accessory that has the look and feel of exotic beach vibes, yogi-surfer style, and mindful spirituality. But wait, what does it actually signify and why does it have 108 beads?