Great Escapes Yoga. The Retreat Book in Bloomington, MN

Looking for a vacation that leaves you relaxed, restored, and uplifted? In this gorgeous updated guide,
Angelika Taschen
gathers
the most exquisite and inspirational yoga retreats around the world
, from an exotic luxury hotel in
Bhutan
to a spiritual ashram in
India
, a beach resort in
Mexico
to a tucked-away treasure in
Brazil
’s tropical forests.
Highlights include the
Parmarth Niketan Ashram
in Rishikesh—one of the holy cities of the Ganges and a renowned pilgrimage site where the Beatles attended the Maharishi’s ashram in 1968; and
Santani
, a 48-acre former tea plantation in Sri Lanka where restorative bliss meets the highest sustainable and eco-standards. Italy is not just a destination for the cultural and culinary traveler but also for the dedicated yogi:
Santa Maria del Sole
in
Puglia
strike a balance between yoga and the sensual Italian lifestyle. A hidden gem in the high planes of Brazil,
Alto Paraíso
is nestled in lush tropical forest, home to some of the world’s most diverse flora and fauna.
The Esalen Institute
in Big Sur is a legendary New Age destination, offering yoga and much more, with over 500 spiritual and physical workshops;
Kretashala
, one of Europe’s most popular sites for Vinyasa Yoga, offers authentic Cretan cuisine and breathtaking views of the endless expanse of the Libyan sea; while
Amansala’s Bikini Boot Camp
Tulum, Mexico
, combines beach life with yoga classes.