Keen to restore inner calm in some of the world’s dreamiest settings? Us too! Whether you’re a lover of Ashtanga or just a self-confessed foodie, these transformative escapes tick every wellness box.

Anānda in the Himalayas

Uttarakhand, India

Since India is the birthplace of yoga, purists will adore ultra-luxe Anānda, where comprehensive yoga programs take place over seven, 14 and 21 nights.

After consultations with healers, physiotherapists and yogis, guests embark on a journey that encapsulates natural detoxification and enhanced vitality, plus improved mental and physical wellbeing. Anānda’s holistic, medication-free approach focuses on the principles of Hatha yoga.

With a minimum of six meditation and yoga sessions included, retreat goers also receive Ayurvedic therapies, gourmet cuisine and use of the resort’s steam room, sauna and cold plunge.

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Yogarise

Gascony, France

With yoga retreats popping up across the globe, this sojourn is ideal for both lovers of the French countryside and the budget-conscious, since it’s possible to share a twin room for about 25 per cent less than the cost of a private space.

The luxe vibe is not lost, however, since this Yogarise retreat takes place in a grandiose stone house in a quaint Gascony hamlet.

The secluded spot boasts two swimming pools and plenty of space to relax after the twice-daily 90-minute yoga classes. The four-night escape includes accommodation, a yoga workshop (in addition to classes), three home-cooked meals per day using fresh, seasonal produce, a trip to the local market and bicycles to explore the surrounding rewilded meadows.

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Datu Wellness

Tuscany, Italy

Datu’s world-class practitioners opted for the rolling hills of Tuscany for their seven-night yoga retreats that centre around the ancient practice of Ayurveda.

Set in a country hotel surrounded by sprawling vineyards and olive groves, the retreat is as much about nourishing the body from the inside as it is getting to grips with the asanas (postures) of yoga. Inclusive of wholesome meals sourced from the area’s organic and permaculture farms, guests can expect twice-daily yoga, guided meditation, breathing workshops and raga therapy (which uses music to influence emotional wellbeing).

There are also excursions to thermal hot springs, cookery classes and hikes included to complete the experience.

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Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Neyphu Valley, Bhutan

This dreamy sanctuary’s wellness-inclusive concept ensures guests can enjoy complimentary ashtanga and hatha yoga classes before breakfast, but can also organise one-on-one classes at any time of day, if preferred.

With a focus on breathing and meditation (an essential aspect of Bhutanese culture), this luxe locale wows with its setting and service.

Complementing the daily yoga sessions, guests are encouraged to embrace sound healing, gratitude meditation and nature walks. Outside of the hotel’s calming suites, there’s a heated indoor pool with mountain views, sauna and steam room, where relaxation is guaranteed.

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