23 Aug 2016
Tags: Yoga, calm, relax, Luxury Travel, Boutique Hotels, flexibility, Sport, Fitness, Health, Wellbeing, Health Retreat, Wellness, detox, mason rose, cleanse
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The Best Yoga Getaways In The World |
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Yoga can trace its origins back to India, thousands of years ago. It is a physical, mental and spiritual practice, which has given rise to several schools of varying traditions. Enhance yoga practice or discover various types of yoga through Here are Mason Rose's top picks for the most luxurious yoga retreats. |
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Best for: Urban Yoga Where: The Peninsula New York Why go: Yoga lovers and fitness enthusiasts alike can spend their Saturday's experiencing The Peninsula Spa New York's newest workshop, the Lotus Lunch Series. Taking place twice a month and beginning at 10:00 am, guests can join talented instructor Mariko Hirakawa from The Peninsula Spa New York's Fitness Centre for an hour of Yoga followed by a fresh and healthy lunch in Clement restaurant. Guests who book the Lotus Lunch Series will also receive full access to the facilities, which includes use of the pool, sun terrace and fitness centre. Mariko is an internationally recognised Yoga-Ayurveda Expert with over 23 years of teaching experience. Details: Lotus Lunch Series: Both starting at 10am, September 10th Renew & Restore: A Restorative Flow Session. September 24th Nourish & Ground: Gentle Ayurveda Flow for the Fall Season followed by lunch. Private lessons are also available outside of this series. Standard rates: Lotus Lunch Series offer US$ 150/£116 per person Book: fitnesspny@peninsula.com. Reservations tel: +1 212 903 3910 Website: www.peninsula/newyork |
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Best for: Sightseeing Yoga Where: The Peninsula Paris Why Go: The Peninsula's breath-taking rooftop restaurant L'Oiseau Blanc, high above the flurry of the Parisian streets, converts into the perfect Zen spot for a 45-minute Friday morning yoga class. Refuel with a healthy Detox breakfast, before treating your body to the Ying Yang spa treatment – devised exclusively for the spa by ESPA. Includes a warm herbal poultice made with soothing oatmeal and calming French camomile, a stress-busting massage and a head rub with cool jade stones. Details: Yoga class for hotel guests AND non-hotel guests -– min. 2; max 6 people. Followed by an optional Detox healthy breakfast. Standard rates: 75€/£65 Book: spappr@peninsula.com Reservations tel: +331 58 12 27 77 Website: www.peninsula.com/paris |
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Best for: Lakeside Yoga Where: Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Italy. Why go: Escape to Lake Como, in Italy and rebalance with yoga amongst the calming landscape of this glamorous yoga retreat. Discover the ancient spiritual traditions of yoga through a selection of yoga classes including Hatha yoga, yoga Nidra and Ashtanga Vinyasa/Dynamic yoga. For a true sense of wellness, make the most of their super-stylish T Spa with its spectacular panoramic views over the Lake and relax with treatments from one of the world's most exclusive, distinguished beauty providers, ESPA. Details: Available classes: 60 min Hatha Yoga, 60 min Yoga Nidra and 90 min Ashtanga Vinyasa /Dynamic Yoga Standard rates: Hatha Yoga (1-2 people) € 120/£103, (3-8 people) € 240/£207 Yoga Nidra (1-2 people) € 120/£103, (3-8 people) € 240/£207 Ashtanga Vinyasa /Dynamic Yoga (1-2 people) € 150/£129, (3-8 people) € 259 Book: reservations@grandhoteltremezzo.com or www.grandhoteltremezzo.com Reservations tel: +39 0344 42491 Website: www.grandhoteltremezzo.com |
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Best for: Helipad Yoga Where: Peninsula Bangkok Why go: The Peninsula Bangkok is the first and only hotel in Bangkok that offers yoga on the helipad and better yet, it's complimentary. The Peninsula Spa invites travellers to keep calm and stay balanced when on holiday by joining a very special yoga session on the hotel's helipad - one of the most unique yoga venues in all of Thailand. The hotel's expert yoga instructor gently guides participants to help improve stretching, breathing and balancing, while the views of Bangkok's skyline provide an inspiring 'aerial' backdrop. Details: 60 minute sessions. Sunrise yoga class: 6:00am every Wednesday. Sunset yoga class: 5:00pm every Saturday. Standard rates: Complimentary (advance reservations are necessary) Book: pbk@peninsula.com or www.peninsula.com/bangkok Reservations tel: +66 2 020 2888 Website: www.peninsula.com/bangkok |
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Best for: Pick and Mix Yoga Where: Vila Vita Parc, Portugal Why go: Enjoy yoga classes in the resort's sub-tropical gardens or in the luxury studio inside the health club. To ensure greater variety for its guests, the resort offers not one, but three different yoga classes, including calm and relaxing classes as well as more active fitness-focused classes, each based on Hatha yoga: Yoga & Meditation, Wake up Yoga and Power Yoga. The classes are always adapted to fit the group of people and their experience in general, while also focusing on the many aspects of the practice: while Yoga & Meditation is more fluid, Wake Up Yoga concentrates on breathing techniques and postures (asanas) that revitalise the body. Power Yoga is more physical and intense, although the postures are always suited to the ability or experience level of the participant. As such, each class is adaptable to the guest's needs and interests. Details: Lessons are free, last for about an hour. No advance booking required. Timetable available on check-in. Standard rates: Complimentary Book: reservas@vilavitaparc.com or www.vilavitaparc.com Reservations tel: +351 282 310 161 Website: www.vilavitaparc.com |
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Best for: Ocean-side Yoga Where: The Owl and the Pussycat, Sri Lanka Why go: Take part in sunrise yoga overlooking the Indian Ocean led by caring and expert practitioners. It can be organised for individuals or small groups. The Owl and the Pussycat Hotel offers sophistication with a lively seaside atmosphere and access to a charming and authentic Sri Lankan experience. For a true sense of wellness, the hotel can organise a fabulous seaside massage while listening to the sound of the waves. Finish a peaceful day in the infinity-edged swimming pool, with an indigenous King Coconut to replenish electrolytes and potassium. Details: Early morning 6.30 to 8.30 for energising yoga, or evening 5.30 to 7.30pm for a more relaxed and meditative yoga class. Standard rates: LKR 2500/ £13 per person in a group class - LKR 5000/£26 for an individual. Book: online at www.otphotel.com or www.otphotel.com Reservations tel: +94777240077 Website: www.otphotel.com |
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Best For: Exotic Yoga Where: The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam Why go: Located on a stretch of pristine white sand by Ha My beach, outside the UNESCO-protected ancient fishing town of Hoi An, this luxury beachfront property offers guests complimentary early morning restorative group yoga classes set against the backdrop of the sparkling East Sea. There are also individual private in-villa sessions available for those preferring a more tailored approach. Families are also encouraged to ensure a sense of balance and calm with bespoke family yoga classes which can be arranged upon request at a separate charge. Surely, the secret to a harmonious family holiday. The Nam Hai's three dining venues offer a selection of the freshest local seasonal dishes, with a plethora of nourishing healthy options including Coa Lau Hoi An, an authentic steaming rice noodle soup as well as other Vietnamese delicacies. Details: Complimentary morning yoga classes from 8:00 am to 9:00 am (Except Sundays). Standard rate: Complimentary. Family Yoga classes of all levels are also available on request, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, based on an hourly charge of 2,100,000 VND/£71. Private Yoga and Reiki classes also available. Book: health@thenamhai.com or www.thenamhaihoian.com Reservations tel:+84 (510) 394 0000 Website: www.thenamhaihoian.com |
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