10 Weekend Yoga Retreats for a Rejuvenating Short Break [2024]
May 8, 2024
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There’s simply nothing like a good long yoga retreat to spend 10-15 days doing asana after asana, enjoying healthy food, taking care of our body and relaxing like a boss.
But we know that having such long vacations might not always be easy; especially for people who have to go to work, take care of their children, study, run a business, etc.
Thankfully, there are many weekend yoga retreats too, which offer busy yogis the possibility of getting all the benefits of a long holiday in just a few days.
At BookYogaRetreats.com we’ve put together a list of our 10 best short yoga breaks, available year-round, for you to spend a nice yoga weekend whenever you want!
4-Day Women's Wellness Retreat at The Red Agave Resort in Sedona, Arizona
Are you craving some time to relax and reconnect with yourself? This energetically revitalizing women’s wellness getaway in Sedona will help you raise your vibration on an intimate and fun way.
You’ll stay at the Red Agave Adventure Resort, which offers chalets and studios with incredible views.
The program includes plenty of yoga classes, morning meditation sessions, a sound bath, nature walks, hikes, and various workshops. You’ll also enjoy free time, which includes hiking, walking, sunbathing, swimming, meeting other people, spending time at the spa, and more.
The package also includes three daily vegan meals, snacks, and drinks (water, coffee, and tea).
Location: Sedona, Arizona, USA
Cost: From US$1,399
3-Day Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Germany
Stay in a country-side hotel surrounded by forests and meadows on a yoga retreat that’s a 3-day journey through the senses. It gives you 4 yoga classes, an Ayurvedic massage, a spa session and hearty 3-course meals for you to enjoy a truly pleasant weekend yoga retreat.
Additionally, the location is ideal for hiking or biking, there are numerous routes to explore the area and be amazed by the landscapes. There is also cross-country, skiing and sledding just outside the hotel door to add some adrenaline to your trip.
Location: Erzgebirge, Germany.
Cost: From $319
4-Day Yoga and Massage Holiday in Cozumel, Mexico
Relax and rejuvenate along with the sea breeze of the Caribbean in this weekend yoga retreat in Mexico.
Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by lush nature around you. Providing a refreshing backdrop as you delve into your daily yoga and meditation sessions, taste healthy delicious food, and enjoy stress-relieving massage therapies.
During your time off, you’ll get the chance to enjoy the pristine seas with a boat excursion to the island's reef snorkeling sites.
Get your well-deserved break over the weekends and immerse yourself in the peace and calm offered by this yoga holiday.
Location: Cozumel, Mexico
Cost: From $699
3-Day Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation Retreat in Suffolk, UK
This yoga retreat is set in a small yoga studio based in Ipswich, the county town of Suffolk. The maximum group is 3 persons and your instructors - Srijana and Rod – can offer completely personalized programs.
While there is a set timetable, you are able to choose the classes you want to take. For example, on Saturday evening you can choose between three classes.
The package also includes pranayama, meditation, and Nepali spa sessions (head massage, eyebrow threading, and facial).
All meals are vegetarian (breakfast and dinner on Saturday, lunch on Sunday). Should you have other dietary requirements, kindly let the organizer know ahead of time.
The closest airport is London Stansted Airport (STN) and then either rent a car or take the bus. You may also take the train from London Liverpool Street.
Location: England, United Kingdom
Cost: From $498
4-Day Meditation, Hiking, and Yoga in Machu Picchu, Peru
Find a deep connection with nature and yourself thanks to the sacred energy vortexes and temples at Machu Picchu.
During this active spiritual holiday, you will hike the short Inca Trail, visiting the Inca jungle and its waterfalls, as well as the therapeutic hot springs in Santa Theresa. You’ll also get to spend an entire day among the ruins at Machu Picchu. Join a journey of self-discovery as you hike to the sacred temples of Machu Picchu, meditating, and doing yoga along the way, healing your body, mind, and spirit.
Location: Machu Picchu, Peru
Cost: From $1,111
4-Day Life Makeover & Yoga Retreat in Alicante, Spain
The main components of La Crisalida holidays are mindset classes and personal coaching for a true transformation. That’s why this is a retreat designed to encourage people to take the first steps to start an internal process of change. And the magical warmth of Alicante, Spain is always something that can only aid this cause.
In addition to the coaching session, the program includes daily yoga sessions, morning walks, creativity classes, and all the meals with fresh juices and fruits, along with herbal teas. Food is something really important on this short yoga break to support your body to cleanse and detox.
Location: Alicante, Spain.
Cost: From $997
4-Day Yoga & Meditation Getaway in California
This is an intimate short yoga retreat in California, perfectly suited to relax and unwind in Santa Barbara during one of those long weekends. It offers unlimited access to yoga classes of a large variety of styles like Kundalini, Iyengar, Power Flow, and Pre-Natal.
And all these classes are complemented by meditation sessions, Ayurveda practices, Pilates, and Qigong to help you have an amazing experience guided by some of the best instructors in the area.
Location: Santa Barbara, California.
Cost: From $695
2-Day Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal
Nepal is perfect for yoga retreats. Its natural beauty is just astonishing and the Zen-like atmosphere is ideal to spend a weekend doing yoga. Located at a quiet and serene venue in Nagarjun National Park, this retreat has some of the most spectacular views that are enough to empty your mind and put you in the mood to meditate.
The program offers yoga and meditation classes for intermediate and beginner levels, daily healthy vegetarian meals and three cups of tea every day to keep you fresh. During your free time, you can either rest or go hiking to do some sightseeing in this stunning place.
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal.
Cost: From $70
*For Long Weekends
3-Day Yoga Retreat in Yorkshire Countryside, UK
Looking to restore and nourish yourself inside & out? This idyllic retreat in York is made for you! Take some time off from the hustle & bustle of city life and press pause on the daily grind. It’s time to regain some calm and strength in your mind, body, and soul in a gorgeous setting.
Enjoy a nice long weekend where you can focus on yourself and make new like-minded friends. You’ll be treated with plenty of mindful yoga sessions, nourishing plant-based food, downtime, meditation, and ample time to connect with your inner self. Doesn’t it sound just perfect?
Location: York, United Kingdom.
Cost: From $498
4-Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat in South Goa, India
Taking place in a fantastic retreat center south of Goa, Lotus Nature Cure offers an architecturally exquisite location, with marble floors and beautiful terraces that allow the wind to refresh the rooms for a great yoga practice.
With a really complete schedule of two daily yoga lessons, meditation, Yoga Nidra, philosophy sessions, spa, Ayurveda therapies and even an Ayurvedic doctor to guide you through your transformation, there is no doubt that this retreat will push you to connect with inner self and balance your body and mind!
Location: South Goa, India.
Cost: From $185
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
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