Before we start, I wanted to tell you that I’m not in any way affiliated with these retreats or the booking sites. They are retreats that I have have found in my own search for the best yoga and mindfulness retreats in a reasonable price range. My goal is to attend at least one of them this year!
After searching through hundreds of retreats, I have picked the following 13 as my top options. All of these yoga and mindfulness retreats are well priced, have amazing reviews, are in beautiful locations, and sound like relaxing and rejuvenating experiences.
9 Affordable Mindfulness Retreats
Retreat #1: The Phoenix Rises Again Yoga Retreat
Dates: April 28 – May 03, 2018 (6 days, 5 nights)
Location: El Sabanero Eco Lodge, Canafistula, Costa Rica
Cost: $865 for a Shared Room, $1095 for a Private Room
What’s Included: Accommodations, All Meals, Yoga, Transport to/from Liberia International Airport in Costa Rica
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Meditation, Energy Healing, Surfing, Sunset Cruise Tour, Rafting, Turtle Nesting, Full Day Adventure Tour, Zip Lining, Horseback Riding, Snorkeling
Website: https://triptribe.com/trips/the-phoenix-rises-again-yoga-retreat
Retreat #2: 7 Days Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Spain
Dates: March 10- March 16, 2018 (7 days, 6 nights)
Location: Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, El Burgo, Málaga province, Spain
Cost: $611 for Shared Quad Room, $673 for a Shared Twin Room, $796 for a Private Room
What’s Included: Accommodations, All Meals, Yoga, Meditation sessions daily, Pick-up from El Burgo, Fresh fruits, water, and tea, Theory classes, and workshops
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Hike through the gorgeous national park, dip in the swimming pool or the brook near the house, relax, read, or meditate with pure silence, see the stunning views, horse riding
Website: https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/yoga-retreat-spain/7-day-yoga-and-meditation-retreat-in-spain
Retreat #3: 6 Days Walking, Healthy Eating, Meditation, and Yoga Retreat in Valencia, Spain
Dates: Ongoing, arrival is always on Sundays
Location: Benissiva, Alicante, Valencia, Spain
Cost: $486 for a Budget Shared Twin Room, $879 for a Private Room
What’s Included: Accommodations, A cooking workshop, Guided walks, Daily yoga, Meditation, All meals
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): use the swimming pool, visit nearby beaches, spa treatments, hike, attend chanting & pranayama class
Retreat #4: 8 Days Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand
Dates: Ongoing, Check for High/Low Season
Location: Wonderland Healing Center, 77/7 Moo 3, Koh Phangan, Suratthani 84280, Thailand
Cost: $488 for a Shared Quad Room, $798 for a Private Room (these prices change depending on High/Low season)
What’s Included: Accommodations, All Meals, Daily Yoga, Meditation Instruction, 1 Fresh Juice and 1 Coconut Per Day, 1 Thai Massage, 1 Reiki Treatment (in private rooms only), Personalized Yoga Program, Free Shuttle Service to Ferry Port
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Acro yoga, Compassionate Sharing, Fire and Dinner Gathering, Kirtan Singing, Philosophy Lectures, Rebirthing Breath Work, Sound Healing, Movie Nights, Women’s Circle, Spa Treatments
Retreat #5: 6 Days One Reality Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India
Dates: Ongoing
Location: Hinterland Village, Andethumugal Road Karikode, Mulanthurity, Ernakulam District, Kerala, India
Cost: $388 for a Shared Room, $492 for a Private Room
What’s Included: Accommodations, All Meals, Access to the in-house library, Asanas workshops, Balanced Kerala cuisine, Daily pranayama and meditation sessions, Yoga and meditation sessions (Hatha and Nidra yoga), Free bicycle rental, Guided nature walks, Personalized Ayurvedic rejuvenating massages and Skin glowing massage for 2 days, Naturopathy self – Healing therapies for 2 days
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Visit nearby attractions and beaches, Spa treatments
Retreat #6: 8 Days Meditation and Yoga Trail Week in Ericeira, Portugal
Dates: Ongoing, Check for High/Low Season
Location: Omassim Guesthouse, Rua das Taipas, Number 2, Palhais, 2640 068, Ericeira, Mafra, Lisbon, Portugal
Cost: $546 for a Shared Room (up to 5 in a room) (this price changes depending on High/Low season)
What’s Included: 1 rejuvenating full body massage, 5 morning Vinyasa Flow classes, 5 evening soft flow or Yin Yoga Class, 1 Saturday morning yoga class, 6 delicious healthy vegetarian dinners as buffet, 6 tasty lunches, 7 nights accommodation, 7 breakfasts, Meditation or mantra class (approximately 30 minutes) during the day
Additional Activities(Some Have an Additional Charge): Spa Treatments, Active meditation, Consultation (Inner child and co-dependency), Creative writing sessions, Fitness classes, Guided walks, Life coach or personal fitness training, Stand up paddle, Sweatlodge (depending the season), Health Consultation (Naturopathy)
Website: https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/omassim/8-days-meditation-and-yoga-trail-week-in-portugal
Retreat #7 8 Days Yoga Retreat in Greece
Dates: May 5 to October 26, 2018 with arrival every Saturday
Location: Almyros Beach, Acharavi, Corfu 49081, Greece
Cost: $769 for a Shared Quad Room, $1,077 for a Shared Twin Room, $1,217 for a Private Room
What’s Included: 1 yoga class on a peninsula for the evening yoga session if weather allows (you will travel to the peninsula by boat), 1 Greek lunch on the boat day, 2 yoga sessions per day (morning and evening), 5 Greek vegetarian dinners (no dinner during the free day and the boat day), 7 nights accommodation,A 20-minute welcome massage session, Daily breakfast
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Free use of bicycles, Free use of villa’s facilities, such as sun beds and parasols, yoga equipment, WiFi and washing machine, Free day to explore, visit the island to do whatever you want
Website: https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/just-relax-yoga-holidays/8-days-yoga-retreat-in-greece-7
Retreat #8: 5 Days Re-balancing, Nourishment, and Relax Yoga Retreat Algarve, Portugal
Dates: Arrival Dates in March and May 2018
Location: Vida Pura Portugal, Odeceixe, Aljezur, Faro District, Algarve, Algarve, Portugal
Cost: $670 for a Shared Double Room, $1,341 for a Private Room
What’s Included: Accommodations, Daily Brunch, Daily Dinners, Daily Yoga, 1 Surf lesson or Massage, Daily juice, Pick up and drop off at the Odeceixe bus stop
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Surf lessons, SUP, Kayaking, Hiking, Self-sustainability tour, Animal feeding
Retreat #9: 9 Days Relaxing Yoga Holiday in Sri Lanka
Dates: Ongoing
Location: Villa My Way, Digaradda Road, Ahangama, 80650 Sri Lanka
Cost: $700 for a Private Bungalow
What’s Included: Accommodations, All yoga and meditation sessions for morning and evening, Daily organic breakfast and dinner, Free wifi, Use of bicycle, Use of villas swimming pool, Visit to tea plantation
Additional Activities (Some Have an Additional Charge): Visit nearby beaches, Spa treatments
Website: https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/villa-my-way/9-days-relaxing-yoga-holiday-in-sri-lanka
If you love yoga holidays, you should definitely check out Tulum, Mexico. I went there on vacation last year and fell in love with it. It’s a yoga paradise! To learn more about the yoga scene in Tulum, check out Yoga in Tulum Mexico.
Namaste,
Abby
