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

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Ashiyana, Goa

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

2. Thailand

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Vikasa Yoga

3. Nicaragua

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Costa Dulce Beach Bungalows and Retreat Center

4. Costa Rica

Blue Osa Costa Rica Yoga Retreat

Blue Osa, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

5. Greece

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Itha108

6. Bali, Indonesia

Floating Leaf

Floating Leaf’s Yoga Sanctuary

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“The more you know” ~ Aristotle

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Both a blessing and a source of frustration at the same time. This truth sometimes feels like it’s thrown in my face again and again. I will always be a student. There is always more to learn. This world has so much to offer.

“The more you know, the more you know you don’t know.”
Aristotle

“Sometimes we like our thoughts…” ~ Pema Chodron

Pema Chodron Quote

Another wonderful quote from Pema Chodron. This quote reminds me of the undoing of knots, the undoing of our granthis, the undoing of our samskaras, and the undoing of that which holds us back.

“Sometimes we find that we like our thoughts so much that we don’t want to let them go.” Pema Chodron

Ammachi Quote “A thousand different pots…”

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Rishikesh, India

India is definitely on my bucket list. Maybe 2017 will be my year. In the meantime here is a quote to inspire your yoga practice:

“The sun shines down and it’s image reflects in a thousand different pots filled with water. The reflections are many but they are each reflecting the same sun. Similarly, when we come to know who we truly are, we will see ourselves in all people.” Ammachi

Each time we step on our mats or take a seat to meditate we have the wonderful opportunity to set our ego aside, to let down our walls and witness the depths of our souls. When we can be present with our own darkness and our own insecurities we can be more present and more compassionate with those around us.

Love and Light,

Autumn