Yoga Retreat for Beginners - A Complete Guide

No matter at what level you are in your yogic practice, a yoga retreat is always the best option to have a rejuvenating vacation that you can ever have. The silky beach sand, gigantic snow-capped mountains, scenic views, transparent turquoise waters and everything picturesque is all you want for a soulful escape amidst the hectic life. Yoga holidays are refreshing and entail a grounded learning of the holistic art.

A yoga retreat is a transformative experience that is being appreciated by yogis of all levels and today is ever popular across the world. A yoga retreat is of many kinds, meditative, adventure, restorative, physical and more, and to relish them you can go for yoga vacations in Thailand, India, Nepal, Indonesia and Costa Rica or at any other renowned yogic land.

With so many options to tow, the task of choosing a right one can become quite bewildering, especially for beginners. So here is the complete guide for enrolling at a yoga retreat for beginners.

Set your Intention

Before you take a step towards turning your dream into reality by enrolling for a yoga retreat, make sure of your will and know what you actually want. Clear your attention and research well beforehand like what kind of retreat you want, where you want to go, why you want a retreat, how it can be beneficial, and more. This helps you in making the right and best decision for self and along with research and plan well in advance.

Choose the Style

So once you have your intentions clear, focus upon choosing your style and plan the vacation accordingly. If you want a physical training, then Ashtanga yoga or power yoga retreat is for you, for a restorative one, Hatha or Yin Yoga retreat, etc. can be good options. Apart from choosing the style, you can and must choose the right retreat style among the array of options available.

Focus on Location

It is advised to traverse to the renowned places with a yogic legacy that offers best yoga courses. The yogic land promises to bestow authentic and traditional learning of yoga in its purest form. So you can choose yoga courses in Chiang Mai Thailand, Rishikesh India, Pokhara Nepal, Bali Indonesia, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, and more. These places are hugely traveled destinations by the yogic nomads from all over the world.

Scenic Beauty to resonate

As mentioned, yogic land is an ideal place to visit for a yoga retreat and also boasts of diverse terrains. Doing yoga amidst the natural serenity enhances the benefits and takes the practice to the next level. Meditation becomes more intense, pranayama makes more sense, and you feel rejuvenated and alive. Find a retreat center that is nestled in lap of sheer magnificence.

A school that is certified

The one most considerable point is to research for yoga school that is affiliated from Yoga Alliance certification. The certification marks upon the credibility of the school and bestow bountiful benefits of a yoga retreat. Also ensure about the experience, the reputation of the center, and offerings of the desired retreat program. Besides, also go through teacher’s profile and know their qualification and experience. Teachers are liable to shape the practice so knowing everything about them is essential.

Curriculum to consider

Once you select the retreat program, never hesitate to ask for the program schedule to have an insight into the course. A curriculum is a right way of knowing about the program and what all you’re going to learn and acquire during the retreat. The curriculum should include the basic learning of yoga and its various aspects, Ayurveda training, relaxing therapies and excursion facilities. Excursion or site visit is important to have expanded exploration experience.

Choose an all-inclusive Program

Yoga vacations in Thailand or anywhere else in the world can prove to be successful only if you choose a right retreat course. An ideal retreat program should include the basic learning of holistic art, excursion facilities, accommodation, three meals, study material, and local traveling experience all in the package. Choose an all-inclusive program it also helps you to have an affordable holiday.

A yoga retreat is reviving and revitalizing, and doing it rightly, entirely transforms you. As a beginner, consider these tips to have an amazing and ineffable experience to cherish for life.

Manmohan Singh is a passionate Yogi, Yoga Teacher and a Traveler. He loves writing and reading the books related to yoga, health, nature and the Himalayas.