When doing yoga in the mountains, you breathe in clear mountain air, enjoy the most beautiful views and stay in cozy accommodation surrounded by fascinating mountain scenery. We'll show you the best places to spend your yoga vacation in the mountains and what other activities await you in the mountains besides yoga!
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The most popular hotels for Yoga in the mountains
2 nights from
£739
Ananda in the Himalayas
India · North India / Uttaranchal · Narendra Nagar
Experience the Himalayas
Outstanding
5
/55 nights from
£2,067
Atmantan Wellness Centre
India · Maharashtra · Mulshi/Pune
Yoga Retreat
Outstanding
5
/53 nights from
£374
Thermana Park Laško
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Slovenia · Northeastern Slovenia · Lasko
Yoga & Meditation
Excellent
4.7
/53 nights from
£450
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Hotel Oversum Winterberg
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Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia · Winterberg
Yoga Retreat 4 Days
Marvelous
4.5
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£904
Santani Resort
DELUXE
Sri Lanka · Central Sri Lanka · Werapitiya - Kandy
Introduction to Ayurveda
7 nights from
£686
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Agni Ayurvedic Village
COMFORT
India · Maharashtra · Morbe
Classic Ayurveda Therapy
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Yoga in the mountains - feel nature
Yoga in the mountains is an experience that brings you very close to nature and to yourself. The backdrop of mighty peaks or views over wide, lovely valleys, in combination with all their ruggedness and beauty, create admiration for the creation of a magnificent nature and make us feel humble. It is the ideal environment to take a step back from the stress of everyday life and to put the dimensions of apparent problems into perspective. It is not for nothing that Tibetan monasteries, where the meaning of life is analyzed, are located in the high mountains. A yoga vacation in the mountains is ideal for recalibrating your inner balance and reshaping your future. In combination with topics such as meditation or fasting, but also with hikes through the fascinating mountain world, you can immerse yourself in your inner self and clean up a little. A yoga retreat in the mountains can give you new strength for life's challenges. We present the most beautiful accommodations and places for a yoga retreat in the mountains.
This is what your accommodation for yoga vacations in the mountains looks like
Of course, you don't have to live in asceticism to find your inner self with yoga in the mountains. There are many well-equipped yoga resorts in the mountains, either in exclusive hotels or vacation resorts or in specially developed mountain inns . These not only offer comfortable rooms, but also provide many other leisure activities on site. They are often located in the middle of the mountains, ideal for starting hikes from there. You can also choose from yoga hotels in the middle of picturesque mountain villages, where there are also regional restaurants and pretty stores. A yoga vacation in the mountains can be rounded off with additional activities. You can book complete packages at the yoga resorts, where you can learn how to bake bread, meditate or detox with fasting in addition to the yoga course.
Or you can take part in an activity program and hike together through the beautiful mountains. Many yoga centers are housed in luxurious 4-star hotels with well-equipped wellness areas. There you can pamper yourself after the yoga course and relax in the whirlpool or with wellness treatments such as floating and massages. In the accommodation you can choose between breakfast, half board or full board, often with vegan or vegetarian food with regional organic products. A healthy diet enhances the positive effects of the yoga sessions. Depending on your own preferences, you can choose between traditional yoga ashrams, modern organic hotels or an all-rounder yoga center.
Yoga healing therapies and workshops on vacation in the mountains
The yoga seminars are divided into healing therapies for beginners and advanced students. Experienced yoga teachers do practical exercises with you every day. You can choose between different types of yoga. Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga and Kundalini Yoga all have the same philosophical approach but focus on different movement sequences or mantra chants. While some types of yoga focus more on the spiritual and the inner self, others emphasize breathing, physical fitness and flexibility. Most yoga seminars last several hours and require a certain amount of concentration. However, if this is too much for you at the beginning, there are also yoga healing therapies that focus on general well-being and relaxation or allow flexibility in terms of the time spent doing the exercises. The choice is wide and allows you to find a yoga retreat that suits your needs .
Attractive yoga combinations for your retreat in the mountains
Meditation is very helpful in the search for mental balance and can also have a lasting positive impact on your quality of life. Inner peace is the key to mental health. Similar to yoga, meditation is also a technique that can be learned. It allows you to simply switch off and cope with any situation with the help of special breathing techniques and calmness. You can combine your yoga vacation with a beginners' course in meditation techniques.
A yoga vacation in the mountains is perfect for discovering nature with beautiful, unforgettable hikes and enjoying the beauty, solitude and silence of the mountains. Yoga in combination with daily hikes allows you to get mentally and physically fit and become one with nature. The mountain regions of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain are well developed for tourism and offer a large network of hiking trails and beautiful routes of all levels of difficulty through fascinating landscapes.
You can optimally support your search for mental balance on a yoga retreat in the mountains with a fasting retreat, while also detoxifying your body and doing something for your well-being across the board. Under guidance, you can fast in a controlled manner during your yoga break and activate your body's self-healing powers. A successful fasting retreat leads to an overwhelming feeling of well-being and lightness . Yoga vacations with fasting are intensive but incredibly healing.
A yoga retreat in the mountains is suitable for these target groups
Would you like to learn yoga as a beginner? Then a beginners' course is just the thing for you. This offers a concentrated introduction that will enable you to practise yoga on your own later on and deepen your knowledge yourself. Together with other beginners, you will immerse yourself step by step in the philosophy and rituals of yoga. This makes yoga fun and unifying right from the start. The yoga instructors naturally cater to each individual and their needs.
If, on the other hand, you already have some knowledge of yoga , choose a yoga seminar for experienced practitioners in which all participants have the same advanced level of experience. The healing therapies for advanced practitioners require basic knowledge. Building on this, the teachers will then teach you more advanced techniques and exercises. Sharing experiences and meeting like-minded people is always a highlight of a yoga retreat with experienced yogis. Get a taste of the world of Ayurveda or use your stay for a yoga teacher training course.
Relaxing destinations for your yoga trip to the mountains
Germany offers beautiful regions for a yoga vacation in the mountains, which can be perfectly combined with other themes. The Bavarian Alps, Chiemgau or Allgäu are not far away. But there are already high mountains with spectacular panoramas and secluded alpine pastures to climb. The not-so-high mountains in Thuringia, the Ore Mountains or the Black Forest are also worthwhile destinations for a spiritual yoga break.
In Austria, you will find a large number of excellently equipped yoga centers. These are located in the mountain regions of Tyrol, in Carinthia or in wooded Styria. Most of them are remote, in the middle of the Alpine mountains. Even if they are located in a pretty mountain village, the high mountains are always close enough to go on excursions and hikes. Wellness and relaxation are also easy to find in Austria.
Spain is known as a beach holiday destination, but it also has impressive mountain landscapes such as the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada. The mighty peaks of the Pyrenees are framed by dense, secluded forests. The Sierra Nevada, on the other hand, offers incomparable views as far as the Mediterranean. You will find comfortable yoga hotels everywhere, offering a wide range of themes and all the comforts.
Switzerland offersthe highest peaks and the greatest variety of different mountain regions in Europe. Switzerland is also home to beautiful lakes, which add an interesting facet to your yoga vacation in the mountains. Swiss hospitality and the excellent tourist infrastructure make Switzerland a top destination for a yoga trip.
FAQ - Yoga hotels in the mountains
What time of year is best for a yoga vacation in the mountains?
It is in season all year round. Summer is more suitable for hiking, but you can meditate and fast at any time of year.
What is a suitable duration for a yoga retreat in the mountains?
Just one weekend in the mountains is enough to be captivated by its magic and make an introduction to the world of yoga. If you want to delve deeper into the yoga rituals, stay for a week.
What does a yoga break in the mountains offer me as a solo traveler?
Many participants in the yoga seminars are single. In the group, you get to know each other quickly and easily. A yoga short break is perfect for single travelers who want to enjoy a little peace and quiet.
Can I book a yoga retreat in the mountains with children?
Of course, you can also go on a yoga retreat with children. If you want to be alone in the meditation room for a while or enjoy a yoga session, simply take the little ones to the childcare facilities that some hotels offer. A vacation in the mountains is especially fun for children. Hiking together through the Alps, for example, strengthens the bond within the family.
How can I save money when booking a yoga hotel in the mountains?
Booking early guarantees the best prices. Last-minute bargains often offer very attractive deals for last-minute bookings.