This tropical island idyll is the perfect destination for yoga holidays. Whether meditating on some of the world's finest beaches or deep in the heart of the rainforest, utter peace and relaxation are easy to achieve. The sounds of the chattering monkey populations and local birds may be the only noise punctuating the silence, and this beautiful UNESCO Geopark archipelago of islands will captivate you throughout your visit. A variety of expert teachers in the locality can guide you through additional yoga practice, no matter what your level of skill.
With its year-round sunny, warm climate it's not difficult to appreciate the reasons Spain has been one of the top-rated yoga holiday destinations for so many years. Whether you're relaxing in the crisp airs of mountainous Andalucia or meditating in a pine forest on the isle of Mallorca, your yoga retreat in Spain will be hard to beat. Other top yoga retreat destinations include Ibiza, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands. Yoga has been a popular Spanish pastime for around 70 years now, and is one of the unmissable and regular destinations for some of the most highly rated yogis in the world.
You may be surprised to learn you actually don't need to go that far from home to find great yoga retreats. The UK is getting more popular with top yoga teachers, although August tends to be the main month for retreats. The air quality and variety of unique landscapes mean destinations like Cornwall, Scotland, Wales, and the Lake District are all hosting yoga retreats with some of the most renowned teachers in the world.