Australian Yoga Journal — November 2017

88

november/december 2017

yogajournal.com.au

BEST YOGA

ESCAPES

Kripalu center

for yoga & health

STOCKBRIDGE,

MASSACHUSSETS

Widely regarded as one of the best

centres in the country for yoga, meditation,

and holistic-living trainings and getaways,

Kripalu offers customisable retreats,

training programs, and even one-off

classes. All-inclusive stays include

lovely, minimalistic accommodations,

healthy meals, and daily classes, with

plenty of time for roaming the spacious

grounds or hiking in the nearby Berkshire

Mountains. kripalu.org

“I love Kripalu for its consistency: The

food is always good, the noon dance

is always fun, and the yoga classes

are always high quality. I also love its

variety: On any given day, you can

choose from a range of programs,

lectures, activities, and healing-arts

treatments, all offered by experienced,

friendly, inspiring teachers.”

— Sage Rountree, author of

The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga

Haramara Retreat

NAYARIT, MEXICO

This secluded resort on the Pacific coast near the quaint town of Sayulita was

designed with the environment in mind: Every structure was hand-built, and

there’s minimal electricity, so you can feel the spirit of the jungle, beach, and ocean.

haramararetreat.com

“There’s so much to love about Haramara: cabanas above the Pacific Ocean,

outdoor yoga platforms that overlook the water and the jungle, and

candlelight everywhere. It’s magical.”

— Jeanie Manchester, a Boulder, Colorado–based yoga teacher

Rythmia Life Advancement Center

GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA

Known for its robust addiction-treatment programs, herbal medicine tours,

and life-purpose coaching, Rythmia offers a range of holistic healing

experiences in the tropical setting of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, a region

that’s considered one of the world’s ‘Blue Zones’— a place where people

live measurably longer lives. At Rythmia, you’ll have access to spiritual

healers and naturopathic doctors, an onsite spa with volcanic mud treatments,

daily Prana Vinyasa classes, and a world-class surf break. Rythmia.com

“Rythmia brings state-of-the-art healing modalities into the retreat

experience. The first thing you do is meet with a staff doctor who creates a

plan for your stay, and there are massages and treatments for your specific

custom journey.”

— Shiva Rea, founder of Prana Vinyasa

“I love Kripalu for its consistency:

The food is always good, the noon

dance is always fun, and the yoga

classes are always high quality.”

Kripalu center for yoga & health

Stockbridge, Massachussets

Feathered Pipe Ranch

Helena, Montana