Private Yoga Retreats: Experience a Personal Yoga Retreat With Your Friends & Family
April 7, 2024
The go-to resource for planning your yoga retreats & holidays. Find all you need to know about destinations and take your practice to the next level.
Discover Yoga Retreats now
Imagine going on a yoga retreat where you can build your own program and share the experience only with the people that you want. It can be either with your partner, family, friends, or on your own.
Think about the personalized attention you’d get during this type of vacation. It’s a great opportunity to truly improve your practice, work on proper alignment, and deepen your yoga knowledge with one-on-one instruction. Plus, the tranquility of going at your own pace always brings some peace of mind; you can be certain that you won’t be distracted by that advanced yogi who’s doing all kinds of inversion poses.
Well, all of this is possible on a private yoga retreat!
Many of these retreats offer fully private accommodation in a house, cottage, or villa. Some others are held in a big center or a hotel where there might be other guests in the facilities. However, you can be sure that the yoga classes and the program activities will be just for you and your group.
Also, some private retreats allow you to choose between many yoga styles to personalize your experience even more. And most holidays include plenty of free time to spend quality time with your loved ones or doing fun additional activities to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Need a few recommendations? Check out these top private yoga retreats around the world.
Yoga, Breathwork, and Ice Bath Retreat in Cozumel
Image credit: Yoga Kundalini teacher training in Cozumel
- Duration: 4 days
- Location: Cozumel, Mexico
- Instruction language: English, the organizer also speaks Spanish
- Suitable for: Couples or a small group of friends
Are you looking for a complete mind, body, and soul reset surrounded by nature? Or maybe you are ready to kickstart your health and achieve a higher level of self-awareness?
This retreat may be an ideal choice for you. This 4-Day Yoga, Breathwork, and Ice Bath Retreat in Cozumel offers a transformative journey through the elements of nature, helping you reconnect with your inner being.
Situated in the serene Casa Chakras, a cozy retreat center immersed in lush greenery and vibrant wildlife, you'll find comfort and tranquility. They also offers shared facilities, including a kitchen and an eco-friendly outdoor shower. During your free time, indulge in relaxation by the crystal pool or sway in hammocks, enjoying the gentle breeze.
The retreat program is designed to enhance your well-being, with daily yoga classes focused on different elements such as earth, water, fire, and air. Each day includes invigorating pranayama, asanas, kriyas, and meditation, along with sound healing sessions and crystal bowl experiences. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to partake in ice bath therapy, breathwork, and Reiki sessions.
» READ MORE: Luxury yoga retreats in Europe for a true wellness experience.
Yoga and Alternative Tourism in Gran Canaria, Spain
Image credit: La Tejana
- Duration: 7 Days
- Location: Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Instruction language: Spanish, the organizer also speaks English
- Suitable for: Individuals, couples, or a small group of friends
Enjoy an unforgettable week in Gran Canaria. The tranquility of the place, the kindness and hospitality of the people, and the gorgeous nature ensure a wonderful destination for a yoga vacation.
This retreat hosts a small group (maximum 6 people), ensuring personal attention from the host.
You’ll stay in a farmhouse that features a large living room, dining room, three double rooms, a single room, a yoga room, an open-air kitchen, and more.
The program includes daily yoga and meditation sessions, nature walks, visiting Las Palmas and Teror, as well as free time to relax and unwind. Once a week, there will be one yoga practice by the beach.
The retreat also includes three daily meals (except for lunch on the day you visit Las Palmas). You’ll also enjoy water, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.
Kindly book your flight to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) as the transfer is included in the price.
Personalized Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation Retreat in Suffolk
Image credit: Holistic Yoga Centre
- Duration: 3 Days
- Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
- Instruction language: English; the organizer also speaks Nepali
- Suitable for: individuals, couples, or a small group of friends
Enjoy rejuvenating yoga practices, calming pranayama and meditation, and learn to cook Nepali cuisine during this personalized retreat in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Ipswich is a historic county town. Its charms are ideally discovered on foot. Its vibrant waterfront is ideal for spending a day out or a pleasant evening, enjoying a meal at one of the many restaurants that dot the area.
Although you’ll be staying in an urban setting, Holywells Park is just across the road. The picturesque grounds and astonishing wildlife offer ample opportunities to relax during your free time.
After your arrival on the first day, you’ll enjoy an evening yoga class, followed by dinner and free time (or meditation). The next day, Saturday starts at 8 a.m. with a Pilates or yoga session, followed by breakfast. The pranayama and meditation sessions are at 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. you’ll have free time to explore the area. The next Pilates or yoga session is at 4 p.m., followed by Karma Yoga, dinner, and another session of your choice.
The last day, Sunday also starts at 8 a.m. with a yoga session, followed by breakfast, nasal cleansing, and a walk. After lunch, you can choose a spa treatment or just relax at the property before it’s time to check out.
Some meals are included, and they cater to vegetarian and vegan diets but do let the organizer know if you have other special dietary requirements.
The closest airport is London Stansted Airport (STN) and the transfer is not included. There’s a National Express bus you can take from the airport, or you can arrive by train from London Liverpool Street (take the mainline to Norwich). Alternatively, rent a car.
Self-Care Retreat for the Solo Traveler in Hudson Valley, New York
- Duration: 5 Days
- Location: New York, USA
- Instruction language: English
- Suitable for: Individuals or a group of friends
Best suited for women healers, including but not limited to caregivers, teachers, healers, practitioners of mindfulness and arts, during this retreat, you are invited to relax and renew with tried-and-true healing techniques that include yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, tailored to your need.
The program includes daily yoga, meditation, as well as cultural tours. You’ll also join a walking meditation in the Hudson Valley, learn about mindful eating, attend a creative mindfulness workshop, attend a reiki chakra alignment course, sound healing, and more.
During the retreat, you’ll be served two daily vegetarian meals (breakfast and dinner). The organizer is happy to assist you in finding local plant-based restaurants to enjoy lunch.
Take advantage of the free time and explore the nearby natural areas and historical sites.
» READ MORE: Why go on a luxury yoga retreat in the USA.
Private Yoga Retreat in South France
Image credit: Joyce Mol
- Duration: 5 Days
- Location: Puy L'évêque
- Instruction language: English
- Suitable for: Couples or 2 friends
Feel invigorated as you breathe in the crisp fresh air in this private yoga retreat in France. With the Lot River as your backdrop, you’ll surely get your well-deserved rejuvenating yoga sessions.
The activities included in this well-rounded package are daily yoga and breathwork classes, cacao ceremonies, womb healing, and SUP yoga. In your free time, you can go swimming, paddle boarding, hike in the nearby vineyards, or go sightseeing in the castles and cities close by.
You’ll also enjoy 4-night accommodation in a private safari tent or a bungalow if you’re going in winter. Daily breakfasts and dinners are included. Lunch time doubles as your free time so you may want to take advantage and check out local restaurants.
Note: Transfers to and from Bergerac Dordogne Périgord Airport (EGC) or Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) are also available for an additional cost.
*Cover image credit: Oceanyoga Fuerteventura
Would you like to become a yoga instructor without having to leave your home? Check out this great selection of online yoga teacher training programs.