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Relax on a yoga holiday: Karuna Yoga School offer holidays that combine, good food, pleasant company, walking and yoga. What better way to relax and recharge your batteries?

They have trips both in the UK and abroad. A typical day will involve a morning yoga session, then time to walk or explore the area; perhaps with the rest of the group or on your own, and often an evening yoga session to help you relax at the end of the day.

 


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Absolute Sanctuary
based: Koh Samui, Thailand
website: www.absolutesanctuary.com
Absolute Sanctuary, 'Thailand's Premier Detox and Yoga Resort', is a Moroccan inspired boutique wellness resort specialising in detox, spa and yoga holiday programs on Koh Samui, Thailand. Blending accommodation with a wide range of detoxification programs, yoga offerings, spa-based healing therapies and healthy nutritious cuisine, catering to those seeking balance, rejuvenation and wellness.
| detoxification | destination spas | yoga | massage | holistic holidays | meditation | weight loss | beauty therapies | Thailand |

uk flag Alpine Yoga Retreat
based: Haute Savoie, France
website: www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk/summer/yogorelax.asp
An Alpine Yoga Retreat in Morzine in the heart of the French Alps; run by Cold Fusion. The retreat is aimed at individual travellers and is an ideal way of spending a week with an experienced yoga teacher and like-minded people. Optional activities such as mountain biking and walking also available.
| yoga | retreats | singles holidays | pilates | meditation | massage | detoxification | France |

uk flag Aztec Yoga Centre
based: Derbyshire, UK
website: www.yoga-world.com
A relaxing break in a traditional Bulgarian village near the historical port of Sozopol; offering daily yoga classes alongside various therapeutic treatments ranging from Thai massage to reflexology. Non-yoga partners are more than welcome! Mountain biking, horse riding and water sports are all available. Also yoga and blues breaks.
| yoga | meditation | massage | reflexology | shiatsu | holistic holidays | music appreciation | Bulgaria |

uk flag Azul Fit
based: Fuerteventura, Spain
website: www.azulfit.com
Improving your health and wellbeing; Pilates, yoga and meditation holidays in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, including: tranquil bungalow accommodation near the beach, airport transfers, breakfast, daily pilates and yoga (Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Kundalini, Ashtanga) sessions, meditation, massage, spa treatments, beach walks and sunrise sessions to leave you feeling revitalised and uplifted.
| pilates | yoga | massage | meditation | reiki | detoxification | ayurveda | weight loss | surfing | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | holistic holidays | Canary Islands |

uk flag Buddhist Meditation Retreats
based: Yorkshire, UK
website: www.buddhist-meditation-retreats.org.uk
Everybody is welcome to enjoy a relaxing holiday on one of these meditation retreats, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. Set in 44 acres of woodland and seated at the foot of the Yorkshire Wolds, Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre is the perfect place for a quiet retreat.
| retreats | meditation | self development | relaxation | England |

uk flag Casa Blanca Yoga & Reiki Therapy Centre
based: Almeria, Spain
website: www.casablancayogareiki.com
Yoga holidays and personal retreats in an Andalucian manor house with panoramic views. Individually tailored yoga sessions by a distinguished teacher. Enjoy wonderful yoga and reiki, gourmet vegetarian food, visit a volcanic spa and monastery. Airport transfers available. Featured in the Footprint guide book 'Body & Soul Escapes' and ABTA approved.
| holistic holidays | retreats | yoga | reiki | tailor made | meditation | massage | vegetarian | Spain |

uk flag Chillout in the Sun!
website: www.chilloutinthesun.com
Holistic holidays with pampering in Spain and Portugal! Offering pools, saunas and jacuzzis, plus 25 treatments for mind, body and spirit in private treatment rooms at 4 star hotels or retreat, set in tropical gardens on an ancient Roman site. Relax and de-stress with treatments, pampering and indulgence! Featured by ABTA and Sunday Times Travel.
| holistic holidays | spa hotel/accommodation | reiki | meditation | reflexology | aromatherapy | yoga | tai chi | relaxation | Portugal | Spain |

Clublight
based: Malaga, Spain
website: www.clublight.net
A unique fitness retreat experience – discover the best way to de-tox your body, de-clutter your mind and delight your senses allowing you to refocus your energies on what really counts – you! This fitness and well-being experience will give you the confidence and knowledge to continue your healthy lifestyle when you leave.
| keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | walking/trekking/hiking | holistic holidays | massage | meditation | retreats | tai chi | weight loss | diet/nutrition | detoxification | Spain |

Cosy Ski Chalets
based: Haute Savoie, France
website: www.cosyskichalets.co.uk/Yoga.ink
Yoga, meditation, life coaching and reiki holidays; for those individuals who would love to create a life full of joy and abundance, these holidays will help you discover your true self and learn how to make long lasting and positive changes to your life!
| yoga | meditation | reiki | self development | France |

Go-Yoga Mountain Retreats
based: Steiermark, Austria
website: www.pension-hoffelner.at/lang-en/yoga-retreats
Practice yoga and Pilates in the pure, cleansing air, high in the Austrian Alps. Retreats are run by Amanda Johnston, founder of Go-Yoga. A dynamic, meditative yoga Pilates fusion practice complimented by a range of energising and relaxing activities and treatments, in stunning surroundings. Charming Chalet accommodation providing delicious cuisine.
| yoga | retreats | pilates | meditation | massage | Austria |

uk flag Herbal Ayur Retreats
based: Surrey, UK
website: www.herbalayur-retreats.co.uk
Weekend retreats offering holistic remedies allowing you to de-stress, detox and rejuvenate. Combines the best of the wisdom of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation. Based in Tekels Park Spiritual Centre in Surrey, the weekend includes accommodation, Ayurveda massage, yoga, meditation and vegetarian meals; with lectures on Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and herbal remedies.
| yoga | retreats | relaxation | meditation | massage | holistic holidays | detoxification | vegetarian | ayurveda | UK |

uk flag Here and Now Holiday
based: West Midlands, UK and Thailand
website: www.hereandnowholiday.com
Holiday retreat set in tranquil, tropical surroundings by the River Kwai, Thailand. Spend five days with a renowned Thai author on the journey to the 'ultimate truth'. Based on Buddhist concepts, Supawan's unconventional approach helps bypass difficult Buddhist jargon to master the most valuable knowledge of long lasting inner-peace.
| meditation | tai chi | relaxation | retreats | Thailand |

 Inner Light Yoga & Health Co
based: Kent, UK
website: www.innerlightyoga.co.uk
Deeply relaxing, rejuvenating, friendly and fun yoga and pilates holidays, retreats and workshops in the UK and abroad at beautiful, peaceful locations. Daily classes with very experienced tutor. Evening yoga nidra and meditation. Massage and other treatments available. Offering great food and small groups. Beginners are welcome and a full brochure is available.
| yoga | pilates | retreats | holistic holidays | relaxation | massage | meditation | UK | Sweden | Spain | Turkey | Morocco |

uk flag Innerstillness
based: London, UK
website: www.innerstillness.co.uk
Relaxing and peaceful yoga holidays in the sunny Charente region of France. Relax, unwind and rejuvenate; meet new people and enjoy the French countryside. Discover your inner resources, replenish and renew. Daily sessions of yoga, movement, sounds, silence, stillness and active meditation. Includes shared accommodation, vegetarian meals, spacious lounge and pool.
| yoga | meditation | relaxation | France |

uk flag Jasmine House (The)
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.thejasminehouse.co.uk
Take time-out from your busy life to reflect, heal, learn and understand who you are and where your journey in life goes next. Jennie Bayliss offers retreats for 1-4 nights at The Jasmine House on Portland with beach views. Retreats include life coaching, empathic healing, EFT and meditation.
| retreats | self development | meditation | England |

usa flag Kalikalos Holidays
based: Magnesia, Greece
website: www.kalikalos.com
Kalikalos Summer School offers a full summer programme of holistic community-based workshops, retreats and workcamps. Offerings include tai chi, yoga, monviolent communication, meditation, advaita, mediation and eco-village trainings. The centre is unique in that it is run as a community.
| holistic holidays | tai chi | yoga | self development | meditation | painting/drawing | ethical/ecotourism | vegetarian | family/child friendly | summer schools | working/volunteer holidays | Greece |

Kamalaya Koh Samui – Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa Resort
based: Surat Thanni, Thailand
website: www.kamalaya.com
Kamalaya Koh Samui is a wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on the tropical island of Koh Samui, Thailand. Its integral concept is holistic wellness. Its location, facilities, programs, retreats, cuisine, and Kamalaya's team together create a synergy of nurturing for your whole being.
| destination spas | medical/health spas/health farms | holistic holidays | yoga | detoxification | weight loss | meditation | tai chi | Thailand |

uk flag Karuna Yoga School
based: Hampshire, UK
website:
karunayoga.co.uk
Yoga workshops, retreats and holidays. Breath and move, help yourself to recover or maintain your health, and experience a more peaceful state of mind. Run by Viniyoga practitioner Paul Riddy, our holidays and retreat venues are in areas of natural beauty, encouraging a deeper contact with nature and supporting the work of our yoga practices.
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| retreats | yoga | medidation | walking/trekking/hiking | vegetarian | UK | Romania |

Le Retreat
based: Vienne, France
website: www.le-retreat.com
Country house retreat offering luxury gite accommodation. They focus on relaxation and explore bespoke ways to unwind; facilities promote health benefits; a salt water swimming pool, infra red sauna, and an exercise room with power plate. Also workshops including yoga and meditation, and personal health coaching and beauty treatments on request.
| relaxation | NLP | diet/nutrition | yoga | meditation | massage | beauty therapies | self development | detoxification | France |

Limnisa
based: Methana, Greece
website: www.limnisa.com
In a secluded bay with its own private beach on an unspoilt, unknown Greek island, Limnisa offers writing seminars, silent retreats and personal retreats. For those who can appreciate the simplicity, the purity and the calmness of the place and get inspired by it.
| writing | retreats | meditation | self development | Greece |

uk flag Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre
based: East Yorkshire, UK
website: www.workingholidaysintheuk.org.uk
Working holidays at Madhyamaka Buddhist Centre. Accommodation and meals provided in exchange for 35hrs work. Guests are welcome to enjoy any of the facilities which include 42 acres of parkland, a cafe, a gift shop and regular public meditation courses. Varied work with no skills required.
| working/volunteer holidays | gardening | meditation | retreats | England |

Mairela Healing Retreat
based: Kuhmoinen, Finland
website: www.mairela.com
Holistic healing holidays at a lakeside cottage with traditional sauna set in the natural environment of the Finnish forest. Personal sessions with an experienced healer, workshops, meditation and reiki, or just peace and serenity. Guests gather tools to enhance their daily life on all levels, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
| holistic holidays | detoxification | reiki | meditation | self development | massage | relaxation | retreats | Finland |

Mumonkan Centre
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.mumonkan.org
Workshops and retreats in Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain. The retreat centre is set in a beautiful valley in the Sierra Nevada mountains close to the historic village of Juvìles. Retreats offered include meditation, chi-kung, shiatsu, yoga, tai-chi, Zen and Buddhist workshops and retreats. Accommodation is in Mongolian Yurts. The topics of their events are wide ranging and are aimed at bringing new awareness and skills to those who visit.
| retreats | meditation | tai chi | self development | yoga | shiatsu | Spain |

uk flag Prana Holidays
based: Northumberland, UK
website: www.pranaholidays.com
A superb worldwide selection of yoga holidays, ayurveda retreats and discovery tours in destinations from Europe to Asia and Africa. Yoga for all levels, in small groups or tailor-made. Ayurveda retreats from 1 week to 28 days. Tours discovering wildlife, nature, amazing sights and unforgettable experiences.
| yoga | ayurveda | reiki | retreats | meditation | animals/safaris | sacred sites | Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis | historical tours | tailor made | vegetarian | Worldwide |

uk flag Red Dandelion
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.reddandelion.co.uk/design_your_life.php
'Design Your Life' weekends give you time-out to rediscover yourself, get past blocks and create the beginnings of a Life Plan. Weaving together life coaching, healing, meditation and filled with fun, these weekends allow you to make huge changes to your life. Weekends are held at The Jasmine House, on Portland.
| self development | weekends/short breaks | retreats | meditation | England |

uk flag Reiki Complementary
based: Provence, France
website: www.reiki-complementary.co.uk
Relax with reiki in Provence. Take time to focus on yourself, boost your health and vitality and learn new life empowering skills. Reiki 1 and 2 accredited course and retreat which includes yoga breathing techniques, chi gong exercises and meditation. Luxurious accommodation, gourmet cuisine, excursions and airport transfers provided. All levels welcome.

| reiki | meditation | retreats | holistic holidays | yoga | France |

Renaissance Retreat
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.weight-loss-holiday.com
Renaissance Retreat – the Lifestyle Change Leader; neither a clinic nor a hotel, but an exclusive health and fitness retreat with a family atmosphere and max of 6 clients. A safe haven for change for both men and women, offering a choice of one to four week programmes suiting all fitness levels.
| weight loss | diet/nutrition | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | holistic holidays | resort spas | self development | massage | reflexology | women only | singles holidays | pilates | meditation | Spain |

uk flag Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel.com
A superb worldwide selection of holistic and wellbeing holidays and retreats to destinations from Asia to South America and from Ireland to Italy. Time to relax, do yoga or Pilates, meditate, enjoy the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine or Ayurveda treatments, take a holistic workshop, a life coaching holiday, a fitness break or just a quiet retreat.
| retreats | holistic holidays | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | yoga | meditation | self development | ayurveda | relaxation | pilates | tailor made | Worldwide |

 Romanian Horizons
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.romanian-horizons.co.uk

Romanian Horizons grew out of friendship between Romanians and English people, sharing and exploring the Romanian culture and countryside. We are a small group with our villa in the mountains of Transylvania, Casa de la Rau, acting as our Romanian base. Our goal is to lead others to enjoy Romanian culture and environment.
| walking/trekking/hiking | backpacking | long distance walks | unguided walking | winter walking | yoga | meditation | bird watching | bear watching | botanical | retreats | Romania |

uk flag Swiss Alpine Yoga
based: Lancashire, UK
website: www.swissalpineyoga.com
Yoga activity holidays in Wengen, Switzerland, a traffic free resort beneath the Eiger. 4 star wellness hotel accommodation for yogis and families. Morning and late afternoon yoga lessons with Debbie Fraser (BWY, RTO), and lots of relaxation and mountain activities for everyone in between.
| yoga | meditation | relaxation | spa hotels/accommodation | mountain biking | unguided walking | snowboarding | skiing (piste) | Switzerland |

Tai Chi Thailand
based: Chiang Mai, Thailand
website: www.taichithailand.com
Meditation in movement; learn a complete Tai Chi Chuan sequence in 8 days in Chiang Mai Thailand. This 8 day intensive training course includes instruction in: the Essential Posture Sequence, sitting and walking meditation, Chi Kung, Tai Chi theory and philosophy. Teaching at a tropical roof top garden. Course materials included, accommodation 'optional'.

| tai chi | meditation | self development | massage | acupuncture/acupressure | Thailand |

uk flag Total Well-being Retreats
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.totalwell-beingretreats.com
Total Well-being Retreats offer the ultimate in luxury well-being holidays where the guest is pampered with first class service to balance mind, body and spirit for ultimate health. The body – by correct nutrition and exercise; the mind – by relaxation and controlling stress; the spirit – by feeling good about ourselves.
| retreats | reiki | yoga | meditation | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | diet/nutrition | relaxation | beauty therapies | Spain |

usa flag Tropical Escapes
based: Castries, St. Lucia
website: www.tropicalescapes.biz
From the exhilarating to the serene, these personal and group retreats stimulate inner and outer renewal while inspiring lasting change to your health and well-being. The retreats integrate health, fitness, personal and spiritual growth, adventure, relaxation and cultural exposure, all while supporting sustainable tourism and giving back to the community.
| retreats | yoga | writing | diet/nutrition | relaxation | meditation | holistic holidays | diving/snorkeling | walking/trekking/hiking | Jamaica | St. Lucia | Dominica |

Ulpotha
based: Embogama, Sri Lanka
website: www.ulpotha.com
According to the Observer, 'the best yoga retreat in the world', a beautiful private eco-hideaway open to guests for part of the year; a place of total peace, where you can experience the warm, generous and gentle hospitality Sri Lankans love to offer. Ulpotha offers yoga retreats and Ayurveda therapies.
| yoga | retreats | meditation | massage | ethical/ecotourism | vegetarian | ayurveda | Asia |

uk flag Yoga Breaks Spain
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.runinthesun.com/Yoga-Breaks.asp
Yoga breaks in Spain offering you a new zest to life. Yoga holidays, weekends and short breaks based in Moraira, on the beautiful coast of the Costa Blanca. Moraira, is an unspoilt haven where the mountain backdrop tumbles through fruit laden valleys, giving way to the sparkling blue, clear, Mediterranean.
| yoga | retreats | meditation | reflexology | holistic holidays | aromatherapy | feng shui | beauty therapies | massage | self development | pilates | Spain |

uk flag Yoga Holidays in the French Pyrenees
based: Ariege, France
website: www.yogafrance.com
Enjoy a relaxing yoga holiday in the beautiful foothills of the French Pyrenees. Twice daily yoga classes for all levels and twice weekly meditation sessions, also massage and reiki. Single and double en suite bedrooms in renovated traditional stone barns. Easy travel connections.

| yoga | meditation | massage | reflexology | reiki | retreats | holistic holidays | singles holidays | France |

uk flag Yoga Travel
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.yogatravel.co.uk
Yoga holidays with scuba diving, elephant trekking and horse riding – as well as oodles of lovely beach time. Unique yoga adventures in Marrakech, Thailand and the Red Sea.
| yoga | retreats | holistic holidays | massage | meditation | relaxation | self-development | Egypt | Thailand | Morocco |

Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre
based: Goa, India
website: www.healthandayurveda.com
Traditional retreat centre at Goa, India specialised in Ayurveda, yoga and meditation.
| detoxification | holistic holidays | aromatherapy | massage | meditation | yoga | retreats | India |

 Barn (The)
based: Devon, UK
website: www.sharpham-trust.org/barn.htm
A working rural retreat centre at Sharpham, Devon, UK
| retreats | meditation | vegetarian | UK |

uk flag Heather Prince Cae Mabon Retreat
based: Gwynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.heatherprince.co.uk
Meditation retreat at Cae Mabon, heavily influenced by ancient buildings, the accommodation is Hobbit-like!
| meditation | Wales |

 Huzur Vadisi
based: Ceredigion, Wales, UK
website: www.huzurvadisi.com
Alternative holidays in Turkey, various courses or just a relaxing holiday.
| walking/trekking/hiking | belly dance/Middle Eastern | relaxation | meditation | yoga | tai chi | Turkey |

 Bodhisattva Buddhist Centre
based: Sussex, UK
website: www.meditateinbrighton.com
Weekend meditation retreats suitable for all levels, offering a relaxing holiday for the mind!
| meditation | England |

 Metta Centre (The)
based: Le Marche, Italy
website: www.mettacentre.com
Martial arts holidays and retreats at the The Metta Retreat Centre.
| martial arts | meditation | Italy |

usa flag Raj Vedic Health Spa (The)
based:
Iowa, USA
website: www.theraj.com
Ayurveic health spa offering transforming rejuvenating therapies individually tailored to restore balance.
| medical, health spas and health farms | anti-cellulite treatments | weight loss | massage | meditation | USA |


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