Unwind at Asia’s best yoga retreats

Whether you’re looking to take your yoga abilities to the next level or just need a few days away to focus on yourself, yoga retreats can do wonders for your physical and mental health – and some of the very best are in Asia. 

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Read on to discover our favourite retreats around the region.

1. Oneworld Retreats, Bali

When you think of idyllic yoga retreats, it’s likely that Bali – with its enchanting temples, sandy beaches, and lush rice terraces – comes to mind. With locations in Tegallalang and Ubud, Oneworld Retreats has been hosting authentic Ayurvedic yoga retreats and detox programmes since 2003. 

The brand offers seven-day all-inclusive yoga retreats throughout the year, designed to help guests harmonise their yin and yang energies through daily yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices. Each day begins with a morning vinyasa yoga session and ends with an evening yin yoga session. In between, enjoy relaxing spa treatments such as a warm oil massage that balances the chakras, or an Ayurvedic facial that cleanses, steams and exfoliates skin. You’ll also have the chance to experience a traditional Balinese ceremony and take part in a Balinese cooking class. 

2. Tia Wellness Resort, Da Nang

If you’re in need of a complete physical and mental detox, do it in style at Tia Wellness Resort, an ultra-luxurious yoga retreat on Vietnam’s coast. Located mere steps away from My Khe Beach, the resort features individual villas that open onto private courtyards complete with swimming pools. Some of the larger villas come with ocean views, so you can take in all the Vitamin Sea you need. 

The resort offers a selection of four- and seven-night programmes. Targeting the trio of mind, body and soul, the Body & Mind Cleanse  package aims to rid the body of toxins and inflammation while reducing mental clutter and patterns of overthinking. In addition to daily private yoga and breathwork classes, you’ll attend one therapy session and two wellness treatments per day. During your stay, you’ll be given a plant-based meal plan with intermittent fasting and be assigned a personal TIA Wellness master to help guide you through your programme.  

3. Vikasa Yoga Retreat, Koh Samui  

This popular destination in Koh Samui, Thailand offers six signature yoga retreats , each targeting different needs: Balance, Evolve, Move, Escape, Silent and Thrive. Held at various times throughout the year, each retreat lasts seven days and is led by experienced yoga teachers. 

On the Balance Retreat, you’ll work on improving your strength and flexibility through balancing practices and yoga asanas. The Evolve Retreat offers a more contemplative experience, with a focus on healing and growth. In the Move Retreat, you’ll experiment with a range of movement-based activities such as yoga, inversions, dance and martial arts to encourage physical expression. If you want to explore Koh Samui, the Escape Retreat combines yoga and meditation with adventurous day trips to elephant sanctuaries, temples and waterfall hikes.

At the Silent Retreat, be prepared to do the unthinkable: give up your electronic devices. This Vipassana-inspired meditation retreat offers a true detox, eliminating distractions so you can reconnect with yourself. If you’re looking to elevate your overall wellbeing with healthy habits, the Thrive Retreat combines transformational yoga with raw food masterclasses hosted by the head chef of Vikasa Life Café (as well as plenty of delicious meals). 

4. The Farm at San Benito, Manila

You’ll thank yourself later for booking at stay at this wellness sanctuary. For a holistic yoga programme that incorporates nutritional health, look to the Yoga and Raw Food Retreat . Daily yoga classes are just the start – you'll also discover a range of wellness sessions and treatments that cater to various interests, including organic farm tours, flower mandala making, nature walking, sound healing and myotherapy sessions. 

Those who want to improve their fitness levels will appreciate that the package includes a holistic health consultation, fitness and nutritional assessments, and a cellular health screening alongside mindful movement and functional fitness activities. Each day, you'll enjoy gourmet organic vegan meals made from ingredients grown on the property. The retreat even includes a workshop on vegan food preparation, so you can keep up your healthy habits at home. 

5. Bliss Body Journeys, Hong Kong

If you’re looking for a yoga retreat that’s closer to home, check out Resource, a three-day energy recovery retreat  in Hong Kong led by Bliss Body Journeys’ founder and spiritual teacher Vlada de Sousa. This programme aims to support stressed, disconnected and anxious Hongkongers with activities designed to restore energy and contentment. These include rejuvenating yoga nidra, breathwork for release, meditation for grounding effects, mindfulness rituals, and healing sound therapy. To promote overall wellness, guests are provided with one-to-one wellness counselling and daily nutritious vegan meals.

Consisting of two villas with luxurious en-suite bedrooms on a secluded hilltop in the New Territories, Bliss Body Journeys offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and the opportunity to take in plenty of fresh air, lush green scenery and quiet alone time. 

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