If you are looking for a unique vacation that will leave you completely rejuvenated, a yoga vacation may be the perfect choice for your next vacations. Yoga vacations offer the perfect respite from the overcrowded, expensive tourist traps that leave you feeling more stressed out at the end of your vacation than when you left home.
The purpose of a yoga vacation is the opposite of the fast paced, packed itinerary and constant moving of the typical vacation. On your yoga vacation, you will actually experience the peace, relaxation and serenity that vacations were meant to be.
There are nearly endless possibilities for scheduling a yoga vacation. The large number of options can seem overwhelming, but you have enough variety to meet any need. The first place to start is by considering where you want to travel.
Some people travel on a yoga vacation for a specific workshop, experience or to practice with a specific teacher or guru. However, most people choose based on a variety of other factors. One is to select a retreat that offers the same type of yoga classes you prefer.
There are some yoga vacations that are designed for a specific group of people and these may interest you. Some that are common include yoga vacations for women and couples yoga retreats.
Another way to plan your yoga vacation is to consider the place or location you want to visit. There are yoga vacation packages available near beaches, at mountain retreats and in the middle of the woods for a back to nature experience. Narrowing down the type of vacation experience you prefer is a good way to start planning.
Some yoga vacations are held in settings that are similar to a luxury resort hotel. Others are back to nature experiences in clean, comfortable, but not luxurious settings. In these places, the focus is often on spirituality, communing with nature or adventure type activities, such as backpacking, rafting or canoeing combined with yoga.
Once you have determined your preferences, you can begin to search online for yoga vacations in the destination or setting of your choice. Compare retreats and read reviews from people who have stayed at the places you are considering for an impartial opinion.