9 Life-Changing Yoga Retreats in Asia

12 Day Detox Retreat with Meditation and Yoga in Koh Phangan, Thailand

Starting from: $802

Wonderland is a renowned wellness center in the heart of the yoga haven, Koh Phangan. This 12-day retreat is ideal for anyone looking to destress and detox while bringing more yoga and meditation into their life. This multi-style yoga holiday is suitable for all levels and includes a jam-packed schedule of Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, and Yin practices.

While here, you’ll be following a tried and tested detox program with herbal cleansers and nutritional supplements. You’ll have daily meetings with a detox specialist to help you through your experience, plus you’ll have access to a herbal steam sauna along with a variety of other activities, such as ecstatic dance, sound healing, and breathwork sessions. 

10 Day Everest Monastery Yoga Trek in Nepal

Starting from: $1,700

This yoga and trek retreat in Nepal is a 10-day pilgrimage to an Everest Monastery from Kathmandu and is one of the most spiritual yoga retreats in Asia. You’ll start each day with a Hatha yoga session to warm up the body for the 3-6 hour walk ahead. Then, every evening you’ll wind down with meditation and pranayama at your accommodation for the night. 

This isn’t your typical yoga vacation; instead, it is a deep spiritual journey where you’ll get more in touch with yourself and the universe than you have ever before. What’s more, the food and accommodation on this backpacking trip may be basic, but the views and the fresh air are magnificent. 

14 Day ‘Free Yourself’ Spiritual, Authentic Culture, Tai Chi & Yoga Retreat in Tabanan, Bali

Starting from: $910

This 14-day Indonesian retreat combines spiritual and cultural practices for a truly memorable yoga vacation. During these two weeks, you’ll practice Hatha yoga and meditation twice a day and enjoy authentic Balinese cultural excursions. These include rice farming, jungle trekking, and a language class. 

You can also participate in many other practices throughout the retreat, such as pranayama, chakra opening work, Tai Chi, and Martial Arts lessons. And if that’s not enough, you can pamper yourself with authentic Balinese spa treatments and massages for extra relaxation. All of this takes place in a peaceful sanctuary in the middle of the island, far from the tourist crowds. 

4 Day Yoga, Trekking, Cooking, and Reforestation Retreat in Kandy, Sri Lanka

Starting from: $199

This wellness retreat in Sri Lanka may be short, but it’s one of the top yoga retreats in Asia for immersing yourself in yoga both on and off the mat. Aside from practicing Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga twice a day, you’ll be interacting with the community by learning about local life, visiting local homes, and learning to cook Sri Lankan food. 

You’ll stay at an eco-lodge in Kandy, the center of Sri Lanka, one of the most nature-rich parts of the country. You will also learn about the forest healing project here and have a chance to contribute by planting a tree yourself.

21 Day Forest & Beach Ashtanga/Hatha with Yoga Philosophy Retreat in Agonda, Goa

Starting from: $800

This 3-week retreat in Goa, India, will bring powerful change to your life by releasing stuck emotions, breaking negative belief patterns, and learning to live more mindfully. The first week of the retreat is in silence as you shift your focus from the outside world to your inner being. During these 7 days, you’ll focus on mindfulness meditation, gentle yoga, and Yoga Nidra.

Then, in the following weeks, you’ll start to address the issues that come up and create positive changes through group “breakthrough” sessions. Moreover, throughout the whole retreat, you can attend as many of the daily Ashtanga yoga classes as you wish. You’ll stay at Om Yoga Shala Ashram, within a peaceful tropical forest environment and be only a 10-minute walk to the beach. 

6 Day Spiritual Yoga Meditation & Bhagavad Gita Retreat in the Serene Mountains of Rishikesh

Starting from: $599

This 6-day intensive spiritual retreat is suitable for all levels but ideal for those who have been practicing for a while and are feeling called to learn beyond the poses. Aside from daily yoga classes, you’ll study ancient yoga texts like the Bhagavad Gita to learn how to extend your yoga practice into your everyday life. 

The retreat is set in an isolated hilltop environment, totally free from distractions. Here, you’ll wake up each morning to incredible views of the majestic Himalayan mountains and river Mother Ganga and will eat vegetarian Indian food. Many excursions are included too, such as a waterfall trek and a visit to an ancient cave.

8 Day AyurYoga Ojasi Wellness Yoga Retreat in Phuket

Starting from: $1,805

Located at the Mangosteen Ayurveda & Wellness Resort, this yoga retreat in Thailand focuses on rejuvenation and relaxation. The retreat uses Ayurveda practices, fresh food, and breathing techniques to bring you back to your mind, body, and spirit. This yoga resort in Thailand features 2 daily yoga classes, fresh, healthy meals each day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as daily ayurvedic treatments. You can also set you up with adventurous excursions during your free time like diving, snorkelling, or sailing. Spending time focusing on your health and wellness at this retreat is sure to make you feel your personal best.

4 Day Surf and Yoga Holiday in Nusa Lembongan, Bali

Starting from: $349

Nusa Lembongan is a small island just off of the coast of Bali that is known for its beautiful blue waters, even more laid back atmosphere, surfing, snorkeling/diving and yoga.

This retreat is perfect to break up your time visiting Bali or to add onto your trip for a few days of sun, sand and yoga before heading home. In 4 days you’ll get 3 yoga and meditation classes, 2 surf lessons, a snorkeling session with manta rays, daily breakfast, accommodation and transfers from Bali.

You’ll truly be able to relax at this yoga retreat as the island of Nusa Lembongan is less developed and offers a pristine paradise for travellers who love the luxuries of home but want to dive into island life. Not to mention that you’ll be staying only steps away from the beach…talk about really living the island life!

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