Yoga Resorts Like The Himalayan Institute

Well-known yoga teacher Swami Rama founded this Institute for yoga and meditation. Situated in the rolling hills of the Pocono Mountains of north-eastern Pennsylvania yoga resorts like this one focus on the inner peace and wellness of its guests rather than on luxury. Hatha yoga retreat getaways and ayurvedic knowledge of mind, body and spirit are combined to offer treatments and classes of the highest standard.

Guests can book any stay they wish, from a week doing yoga and receiving ayurvedic treatment, to a month in the retreat to regain inner strength. There are wonderful vegetarian meals, made from organic ingredients and the resort is situated in a peaceful setting.

Tierra de Milagros

Another suggestion for an international yoga vacations could be the Tierra de Milagros resort in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. With its relaxed atmosphere, gorgeous setting and lovely organic meals and a private yoga studio in the open air on the privately owned beach can make your holiday one to never forget.

The surroundings of this resort are decorated with gorgeous fountains, huge rain forest flowers and fertility sculptures, and the place is big enough to get lost. Enjoying private time, surfing is an option and you can ask one of the owners of the resort to show you around the area where you can meet monkeys and tucans.

Kalani Oceanside Retreat

The name of this resort means "harmony of heaven and earth." The biggest surprise of this resort is the setting. Yoga teacher Shiva Rea was inspired to say: "Kalani is one of the most potent and nurturing retreat centers in the world as it is so close to where Pele's lava flows into the ocean-where new earth is actually being created."

Attracting famous yoga teachers, this is the place where you can count on getting the best yoga courses you can find on this part of the planet. There are yoga courses offered all year round and extra activities such as dancing or writing courses are offered. Great seafood meals and massage are complimentary and there is a large swimming pool to enjoy in between yoga sessions. There is accommodation to suit all budgets, from camping to staying in a private tree house.

The Best Yoga Resorts

Depending on your reason for staying in yoga resorts, facilities and the quality of the meals provided by a treatment center can be important when it comes to picking your place to stay. Here are the best yoga retreats classified by the best food, prices and features:

The Best Features

Of all yoga retreats discussed in this article, the Kalani Oceanside Retreat in Hawai offers the best additional features, combined with reasonable prices. As the weather is lovely here even camping can be great. The surroundings of the resort are beautiful beyond belief and this place should be an example for all yoga resorts when it comes to hospitality and quality.

The Best Food

If your interest lies mainly with some great (organic) food during your retreat, the Tierra de Milagros resort is the place for you. Their head chef can meet any special dietary requirements if you make them known when booking, and the freshet ingredients are used to make you a wonderful fresh and nutritious meal every day.

The Best Prices

The Kalani resort is by all means the cheapest of these yoga retreats. For as little as $300 you can enjoy a full week of camping, with food and yoga classes included. Should camping be not for you then you can stay in a room for around $500 to $700 a week.

The Amangani is the most expensive of all the yoga resorts listed here, starting from $565 per night. Of course high class quality and luxury surroundings are part of the deal, but if you are mainly there to exercise and mediate you might not need all this luxury, you just need a quiet place and a good teacher.