Seeking inner peace or just trying to touch your toes without pulling something? The USA’s got you covered with yoga retreats that range from “find your center” to “find your room without a GPS.” Here are 20 spots where you can stretch, meditate, and maybe even achieve enlightenment (or at least a better selfie).
1. Big Sur, California: The Esalen Institute
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Nestled on cliffs overlooking the Pacific, Esalen is where you can do yoga at dawn and discuss your feelings at dusk. It’s half spiritual journey, half adult summer camp.
2. Sedona, Arizona: Sedona Soul Adventures
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In Sedona, the rocks are red, and the yoga is deep. It’s a place so spiritual, you’ll leave floating—or maybe that’s just the dehydration.
3. Woodstock, New York: The Kripalu Center
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For those who missed Woodstock and still wear tie-dye, Kripalu offers a blast from the past where downward dog meets historical charm.
4. Maui, Hawaii: Lumeria Maui
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A retreat where the views are so stunning, you might forget to close your eyes during meditation. Lumeria is where wallets are emptied, and spirits are filled.
5. Joshua Tree, California: White Lotus Foundation
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In the desert, you can find yourself, lose yourself, or just get really into cactus photography. White Lotus offers yoga with a side of existential wandering.
6. Asheville, North Carolina: Asheville Yoga Center
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In a town known for beer, it’s a place to remember that hops are not the only path to happiness. Come for the yoga, stay because you’re too relaxed to leave.
7. Boulder, Colorado: Yoga Pod
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In Boulder, where granola is a food group, Yoga Pod fits right in. It’s the place to stretch your body and your eco-consciousness.
8. Ojai, California: Sivananda Ashram Yoga Farm
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A farm where the only thing cultivated more than the crops is your inner peace. It’s so serene, you might hear your own thoughts—scary, right?
9. Tulum, Mexico: Amansala Yoga & Wellness Resort
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Yes, Mexico isn’t in the USA, but Tulum’s vibe is so chill, it transcends borders. Plus, yoga on the beach is the best humblebrag.
10. Mount Madonna, California: Mount Madonna Center
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Where the redwoods meet the sky, and yogis meet their edge. It’s like summer camp, but with more chanting.
11. New York City, New York: Pure Yoga
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Because sometimes the most serene retreat is in the heart of chaos. Pure Yoga proves you can find peace, even if it’s just between taxi horns.
12. The Berkshires, Massachusetts: Canyon Ranch Lenox
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It’s where New England’s elite come to “rough it” and by rough it, we mean spa treatments and yoga classes. Canyon Ranch is luxury with a side of om.
13. Miami, Florida: The Standard Spa
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A retreat that reminds you wellness can coexist with nightlife. The Standard is where detox meets retox.
14. Hot Springs, North Carolina: Hot Springs Yoga Retreat
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Because nothing says relaxation like doing yoga in a town named Hot Springs. It’s as straightforward as it gets.
15. Hilo, Hawaii: Kalani
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It’s so remote, you’ll start to think wifi is just a myth. Kalani is where you go to disconnect, unwind, and freak out about your inbox later.
16. Green Mountains, Vermont: Topnotch Resort
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Where the syrup is as sweet as the savasana. Vermont offers a green mountain retreat where you can find balance and maybe a new flannel.
17. Fairbanks, Alaska: Chena Hot Springs Resort
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Yoga under the aurora borealis, where the only thing cooler than the temperatures is the experience. Just don’t freeze in warrior pose.
18. Taos, New Mexico: Blue Sky Retreat Center
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A desert oasis where the sky is big, and the mindfulness is bigger. Taos proves that sometimes, the middle of nowhere is exactly where you need to be.
19. Malibu, California: The Ashram
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If your idea of a retreat includes hiking, kayaking, and possibly running into celebrities doing the same, welcome to Malibu. It’s as exclusive as it gets.
20. St. George, Utah: Red Mountain Resort
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Where the rocks are as red as the sunburns. Utah offers landscapes so beautiful, you’ll forget about the outside world, or at least try.
Stretching Toward Enlightenment
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There you have it, 20 yoga retreats across the USA where you can seek serenity, flexibility, and maybe a bit of adventure. Whether you’re looking to find yourself or just escape from everyone else, these spots offer a mix of meditation, luxury, and just a touch of pretension. Remember, it’s all about the journey—especially if it ends with a good massage.
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