The Short List of the World’s Top Yoga Destinations

The world of yoga is growing and there are so many opportunities to grow your practice, to delve in deep and immerse yourself in yoga asana, philosophy, meditation and more. How do you even decide? I put together this short list of places worth checking out with three words that describe the facilities/atmosphere/etc… some are retreat centers, some are studios, some are retreat centers that offer drop-in classes. Many of the yoga centers below also offer detox and wellness practices. Now is the time to be the best version of you. Take a look.

This list is by no means exhaustive…. although I did lean more toward exotic than conventional in my destinations. Enjoy!

1. India

Ashiyana, Goa

• SwaSwara (sanctuary, wellness, calm)
• Ashiyana (exotic, close to nature, detox)

2. Thailand

Vikasa Yoga

• Island Yoga Retreats Koh Yao Noi (simple, immersion, no frills)
• The Yoga Retreat Koh Phangan (welcoming, simple, jungle views)
• Vikasa (island, views, wellness)

3. Nicaragua

Costa Dulce Beach Bungalows and Retreat Center

• Yemaya (Off the beaten path, luxury, exotic)
• Aqua Wellness Resort (luxury, eco, sustainable)
• Costa Dulce (off the beaten path, unplug, eco-friendly)
• Apoyo Lodge (serene, flow, eco-luxury)

4. Costa Rica

Blue Osa, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

• Manu Yoga Retreats (luxury, surf, wellness)
• Blue Osa (experience, unplug, education)
• El Silencio (jungle, unpretentious, comfortable)

5. Greece

Itha108

• Itha108 (down to earth, stunning, simple luxury)
• Silver Island (secluded, family owned, pristine)

6. Bali, Indonesia

Floating Leaf’s Yoga Sanctuary

• Radiantly Alive (growth, fun, community)
• The Yoga Barn (community, Eat Pray Love, wellness)
• Floating Leaf (detail oriented, fun atmosphere, setting)
• Desa Seni (community, love, organic)