Top 5 Yoga Retreats In Europe

Yoga holidays are becoming more popular as it is a great way to improve your fitness, as well as achieve many other health benefits or even, the beginning of a major turning point in your life. While it is often assumed that to find the best yoga retreats you must journey all the way to Asia, there are actually plenty of fantastic options for yoga retreats in Europe that are just as good. Whether you are restricted for time, or just don’t fancy travelling so far from home for your retreat, these top 5 yoga retreats in Europe are sure to be exactly what you seek.

Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, Spain

Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat, Spain is the perfect option for those who want a holiday that incorporates a yoga programme. The programmes offer a range of practices including Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Restorative, Jivamukti and Pranayama that focus on spiritual engagement and inspiration. We recommend opting for the Shanti-Som Yoga Retreat Programme is suitable for beginners or experienced Yoga practitioners. The Yoga programme is available over various durations and includes daily group yoga and meditation classes that will help to reduce stress, relieve tension and muscle stiffness, and keep the body strong, centred, powerful and flexible.

Euphoria Retreat, Greece

Although still only a few years old, Euphoria Retreat feels as though it has been around forever, offering transformational treatments to those looking for improved physical or emotional wellbeing. Nestled in the pine-clad hills of Greece’s Peloponnese peninsula, we particularly like their Yoga & Mindfulness Programme which uses a combination of nutrition, personalised yoga and meditation sessions to enhance your overall physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. When not finding your inner Yogi, we recommend checking out the retreat's spa which spans 4 floors and includes a Byzantine hammam, Finnish sauna, hot tub, salt therapy room and a large & airy high-tech gym.

Ayurveda Parkschloesschen, Germany 

As its name suggests, the Ayurveda Parkschloesschen approach to wellness is based on the ancient principles of the holistic art of Ayurvedic healing from the food, to the forms of therapy, treatments, exercises, yoga and meditation. For those looking to feel energised and rejuvenated the Yoga & Meditation Retreat Programme is the best option, leaving you emotionally, physically and spiritually lighter. The yoga exercise is combined with an Ayurvedic diet, which is believed to be the best way to achieve an overall sense of health and wellbeing.

EPIC SANA Algarve, Portugal

Located along the coastline of stunning Portugal, EPIC SANA Algarve is one of our favourites for a yoga holiday with a view. They offer a dedicated yoga programme with their Sayanna Yoga Retreat which not only includes 6 yoga sessions but also grants access to the daily EPIC Vital group activities with additional yoga sessions. When not enjoying a session of yoga (or one of the massages also included as part of your retreat) head down to the beach and make the most of your beautiful surroundings.

Ayurveda Resort Mandira, Austria

Ayurveda and yoga go hand in hand, and Austrian resort Ayurveda Resort Mandira not only specialises in offering Ayurveda retreats, it also offers great yoga sessions. While there is no specific yoga programme in place here, guests will find that yoga often features on their programmes, acting as a great accompaniment to the Ayurvedic treatments. Programmes such as the Detox Retreat include a weekly programme of yoga and meditation that will help further enhance the results you see from your Ayurveda treatments as well as improve your practice.