With its year-round sunshine, secluded beaches and age-old forests, California provides the perfect backdrop for rejuvenation.
A rejuvenating Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Los Angeles (Photo: BookYogaRetreats.com)
From the Malibu’s talc-soft beaches to the Big Sur red forests, California boasts the sorts of landscapes that inspire introspection and calm. Add to this a mild climate perfectly suited to outdoor yoga sessions and a vibrant wellness culture brimming with studios and meditation centres, and it isn’t hard to see why it’s a top choice for travellers seeking out a yoga retreat with a difference. With so many to choose from, we’ve cherry-picked seven of the best yoga retreats in California based on itinerary, amenities, customer reviews and value for money, in order of price.
3 Day Rejuvenating Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Los Angeles, California
This three-day retreat ticks location and affordability boxes. Conveniently located right in the heart of Los Angeles and priced at under £300, this exclusive yoga retreat centre is designed for those seeking inner peace and rejuvenation. Guests are immersed in a holistic experience that blends daily yoga sessions with meditation, pranayama, and Satsana led by instructors Swami and Radha. Beyond structured classes, there’s ample free time for self-study and relaxation amidst manicured gardens. From £284 per person. Multiple start dates.
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3 Day Private Silent Mountain Forest Retreat
An idyllic setting for a silent retreat (Photo: BookRetreats.com)
For those seeking an experience that offers more than yoga practice, this three-day silent retreat is ideal. Nestled in the tranquil Sierra Nevada mountains just an hour from Lake Tahoe, the eco-lodge sanctuary is set in twenty acres of forest and boasts a range of unique venues, from a Himalayan salt cave to a bright yoga dome. Therapeutic experiences are tailored to individual needs in private sessions. From £550 per person. Multiple start dates.
3 Day Wellness Retreat: Revolutionary Technology & Nature, CA, US
This exclusive, private retreat invites guests to explore cutting-edge healing technologies in the heart of nature. From innovative Heart Math biofeedback to an Opus Sound healing bed, every inch of this retreat has been designed to help guests feel restored and rejuvenated. As well as invigorating yoga sessions, guests can enjoy kayaking in Lake Tahoe, aura coaching and meditation. All schedules are tailored to client’s specific needs following a pre-session call. From £550 per person. Multiple start dates.
4 Day Personal Yoga Retreat in Santa Barbara
Expert tuition at this Santa Barbara based retreat (Photo: BookYogaRetreats)
This four-day retreat is perfect for yoga buffs keen to improve their practice in an idyllic setting. Hosted at the renowned Santa Barbara Yoga Center, established in 1992, guests can immerse themselves in a variety of yoga styles including Iyengar, Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative, led by some of the finest instructors in the state. Beyond yoga, the retreat offers opportunities to explore nearby beaches, dine at fantastic restaurants, and rejuvenate with optional wellness treatments such as massage and acupuncture. From £565 per person. Multiple start dates.
5 Day Relaxation Retreat in South Lake Tahoe, California, US
This five-day retreat combines adventure, relaxation and wellness in one of America’s most breathtaking natural landscapes, South Lake Tahoe. In addition to expert-led yoga sessions, guests can indulge in gourmet cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, relaxing massages and kayaking adventures. There’s even a one-of-a-kind cocktail hour aboard a scenic boat tour overlooking Lake Tahoe’s picturesque shores.
From £787 per person. Multiple start dates.
6 Day Sanctuary of Tranquility: A Meditation Retreat for Renewal in Cazadero
A luxurious Cazadero setting (Photo: BookYogaRetreats)
Suited to beginners, intermediate, and advanced yoga practitioners, this transformative retreat offers a profound journey of self-discovery and relaxation through Tibetan meditation techniques and integration practices. Led by esteemed facilitators Maria Helena Kubrusly and Magda Costa from the Odiyan Buddhist Retreat Center, sessions include Tibetan yoga, contemplation, and soothing Tibetan bowl sound meditations. Guests sleep in their own cottages with scenic views. From £2,072 per person. Multiple start dates.
5 Day Awaken Luxury Yoga and Hiking Retreat in San Diego
This luxurious, albeit costly, retreat is located at the 4-star Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Guests are treated to private ocean-view rooms to ensure a perfect night’s sleep ahead of five activity-filled days. Led by skilled instructors, the retreat incorporates empowering Hatha yoga sessions outdoors and sunset practices, daily mindfulness hikes through Torrey Pines Preserve and plenty of time for rest, journaling and reflection. From £2,598 per person. Multiple start dates.