Top Yoga Retreats in Canada
July 11, 2022
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The largest country in North America by land, Canada is known for its untouched landscape, maple syrup, the Northern Lights, great road trips, and national parks.
From playing ice hockey to canoeing the rapids, hiking on mountain trails, and snowshoeing, Canadians enjoy being active. But did you know that Canadians also love yoga?
The 2019 Canadian Fitness Industry Trends Survey revealed that yoga continues to be a trend in the country. About 21% of Canadians practice yoga, whether they choose to do that at home or in a studio.
Furthermore, according to a study published by the Fraser Institute in 2017, yoga has seen the greatest increase (27%) among the types of complementary and alternative medicine favored in Canada.
Canadians practice more yoga per capita than their southern neighbors. New studios seem to be opening each day coast-to-coast and there is no shortage of high-end retreats available in astonishingly natural settings.
Best of all, you don’t need to travel long haul to unwind, recharge, and reconnect with your mind, body, and soul. There are a lot of retreats available close to large cities offering programs for all skill levels and ranging from short getaways to longer stays. Thanks to this, you can go on a yoga retreat in Canada anytime you like, even over the weekend!
Here are the top five yoga retreats to help get you started:
4-Day Spiritual Healing Private Retreat in Bragg Creek, Alberta
- Price: from CAD 2,757 per person for 4 days / 3 nights
- Availability: until April 2022
- Skill level: custom-tailored for each client
- Instruction language: English
Bragg Creek is a hamlet in southern Alberta, located just 30 km (19 mi) west of Calgary. It is a popular area for vacations and day trips. The Rocky Mountains, Elbow River, and scenic Elbow Falls are a short distance away.
Renew your energy on this wellness retreat which focuses on strengthening the physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual elements. The program is highly personalized, taking into account each client’s skill level.
The retreat includes a yoga class, evening meditation, daily wellness workshops, depression anxiety release therapy, and a private coaching session. A nature walk and a complimentary spa service are also included.
Three meals per day, as well as snacks and drinks, are included. The food is organic and can cater for special dietary requirements.
The retreat also allows for plenty of free time to enjoy the surrounding area. Or you can enjoy spa treatments, take a cooking class, or attend a wine-tasting session.
3-Day SKY Breath Meditation Retreat in Quebec, Canada
- Price: from CAD 485 per person for 3 days / 2 nights
- Availability: Select dates in September, October & December 2022
- Skill level: All levels
- Instruction language: English
Located in an enchanting setting in the heart of one of the most beautiful forests of the Mauricie region, the retreat center offers the perfect place for you to curate your own experience. The 300 acres of pristine land features five lakes, walking or hiking trails, comfortable chalets, simple dorms, meditation halls, an Ayurveda holistic wellness center, organic gardens, and more.
This retreat allows you to significantly reduce stress and anxiety by using the powerful Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique. Based on ancient Vedic wisdom, this unique breathing practice uses various rhythms of the breath to balance your emotions and give you a boost of energy.
During this meditation retreat, you’ll join yoga and meditation classes, chanting, and more.
There’s free time, as well, during which you can take walks in nature, garden, go swimming, rest, or join other activities.
A full board is included, and you can choose the menu based on your dietary needs.
The closest airport to the retreat is Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Airport transfer is available for an additional fee.
4-Day Quest for Balance SUP and Yoga Retreat in Algonquin Park, Ontario
- Price: from CAD 1,149 per person for 4 days / 3 nights
- Availability: August & September 2023
- Skill level: All levels
- Instruction language: English
The most populous and second-largest province in Canada, Ontario is home to the capital city of Ottawa and to the country’s largest city and province capital, Toronto. The province is also home to lakes and forests, ideal for a yoga retreat.
During this SUP & yoga retreat, you’ll stay at an eco-accommodation in Ontario’s Algonquin Park.
The program includes yoga classes, stand-up paddling and kayaking, an evening hike, meditation, and a cooking class. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore the surroundings on your own, take an organized day trip, or spend time in the sauna.
The package includes three daily meals.
The closest airport is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and the transfer is not provided.
*All prices are valid at the time of publication and are not guaranteed. They are subject to change without notice.
There’s no need to travel long-haul to restore and recharge. Join a yoga retreat in the Americas & the Caribbean that’s closer to you!