Despite being a certified yoga teacher, I’m always looking for new ways to refresh my practice and I love the energy of doing yoga alongside other people.
During the colder months of the year I’d normally travel to one of the world’s best yoga destinations, like India, Bali or Thailand, for a yoga holiday. But throughout spring, summer and autumn you can find some amazing UK yoga retreats here on your doorstep.
There’s many beautiful places to visit right here in the UK and many yoga retreats in the UK offer much more than just yoga. You can also try associated practices like meditation, sound healing, pranayama (breathing exercises), qi gong, massage and yoga nidra (a relaxing guided meditation also known as yogic sleep)
The best UK yoga retreats are located in spacious and peaceful rural locations which you can explore in your free time (or join a guided mindful walk organised by the retreat!). Some offer the opportunity to detox or follow a juice cleanse, while others include delicious healthy (often vegetarian) food. Some even have hot tubs!
Even if you can’t take time off work, there’s still plenty of options for weekend yoga retreats in the UK, which provide a refreshing and revitalising break for your mind, body and soul.
Whether you’re a beginner and recently got into yoga, or if you are a more advanced yogi wanting to learn, deepen your practice, meet like minded people, and have a change of scenery, there are many fabulous yoga retreats for a healthy break in a safe and supportive environment.
My recommendations of the best UK yoga retreats come from personal experiences, recommendations from friends, independent reviews, and my own research. I often check on BookYogaRetreats.com because its like Booking.com for yoga retreats! I love how you can read reviews of the yoga retreats from people who’ve already been there. After all, not all yoga retreats are created equal and you want your yoga retreat to be relaxing and memorable for all the right reasons!
Here’s my pick of the Best UK Yoga Retreats
Firstly, here’s some quick booking links for those of you in a rush. Keep reading and I’ll break down what makes each of these UK yoga retreats special.
- Yoga & Spa Break in Kent
- Restorative Wellness Retreat in Wales
- Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat in Hereford
- Holistic Yoga & Wellness in Wales
- Relaxing Yoga Retreats in Yorkshire
- Unique Yoga Retreat in Wales
Yoga & Spa Reset Break @ Green Farm Retreats, Kent
If you’re looking for a weekend retreat close to London, hop on the train and in just over 30 minutes you’ll be at Green Farm Spa in the heart of Kent’s beautiful countryside. The 3-day getaway offers bespoke wellness experiences in a blissful countryside setting with revitalising yoga classes, spa treatments, and nature walks.
You’ll stay in a magnificent 16th-century farmhouse that has been lovingly restored while retaining its original wooden beams. Here, you’ll have your own private room and access to all of the retreat centre’s facilities, including a hot tub and sauna.
You’ll also have a top chef and in-house nutritional therapist cooking for you at the farmhouse. So you can feast on fresh, home-produced meals with organic produce and minimal processed ingredients.
Holistic Yoga & Wellness Retreat @ La Crisalida Retreats, Wales
La Crisalida Retreats offers 3-day holistic retreats year-round. They take place in the peaceful countryside town of Caersws, on the River Severn in Powys.
The program includes a mix of yoga styles (Hatha, Yin, and restorative) and a range of holistic wellness activities. These workshops, which include EFT, mindfulness, and life makeover sessions, balance activity with rest. Therefore, you will come away not just more relaxed but with more clarity on your life and future.
Accommodation is at the historic Maesmawr Hall. The property dates back to the late 17th century but has recently been transformed into a retreat centre. You can opt for solitude in a private room or share with other participants for a more affordable and social retreat.
There are many communal areas to enjoy, including a lounge, a reading room, and even a sauna. In between sessions, you’ll also tuck into hearty vegetarian meals like lentil Shepherd pie and chickpea cassoulet.
See more: La Crisalida Retreats in Spain
Ayurvedic Yoga Retreat @ The Plantation Villa, Hereford
This 3-day retreat at Plantation Villa is designed to help you reconnect with your inner self through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga.
In just 3 days, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Ayurveda. With yoga and meditation, interactive workshops, and Ayurvedic cooking classes, you’ll leave with a toolbox of practices to live a healthier, more vibrant life.
Ayurvedic doctors have carefully designed all meals to support digestion, healing, and overall health. The Plantation Villa at Ruxton Farm is a rustic 17th-century farmhouse with 14 acres of gardens and the river Wye on its doorstep. You can choose between a shared or private room.
Plantation Villa also runs yoga retreats in Sri Lanka which were nominated for ‘Sri Lanka’s Best Wellness Retreat’ by World Spa Awards.
Restorative Wellness Retreat @ Stables Wellbeing, Wales
Whether you’re recovering from burnout, navigating grief, or exhausted from life’s many challenges, Stables Wellbeing in South Wales offers a slow, gentle weekend of deep renewal.
With a combination of restorative yoga, chakra energy healing, sound therapy, and nature, your body, mind, and soul will receive a powerful dose of nurturing that supports healing and recovery.
Staples Wellbeing is situated in Llandeilo, a small town in Carmarthenshire and on the edge of Brecon Beacons National Park, where you’ll enjoy guided walks. You’ll stay in a cosy renovated barn, where all your meals and drinks are included.
What I particularly like about this retreat is that they offer the option to stay in the shared dorm, which almost halves the retreat cost. This makes it one of the most affordable and accessible yoga retreats in the UK.
Relaxing Yoga Retreat @ The Yoga Lodge, Yorkshire
Deighton Lodge (The Yoga Lodge) is a newly renovated yet still beautifully rustic farm house with lovely barn conversions offering a tranquil yoga retreat space in the countryside near the historic city of York.
The yoga classes are varied and suitable for all levels. The day starts with Vinyasa yoga and pranayama (breathing exercises) classes. There’s two relaxing Yin yoga classes and you’ll sleep soundly after the evening yoga nidra and meditation sessions. If the weather allows yoga classes are sometimes held outside in the large gardens which also contain a hot tub.
Tasty and nutritious vegetarian meals are included at the retreat and there’s also time to explore the historic city of York which is only 4 miles away.
Deighton Lodge offers some of the most affordable yoga retreats in the UK with an all inclusive weekend yoga retreat starting at just £295.
Unique Yoga Retreats @ Zest Life Yoga, Wales / Lake District
The Zest Life offers a range of unique yoga retreats across Wales, The Lake District, & Yorkshire. Their retreats are ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the great British outdoors and experience life to the fullest through adventures like hiking and wild swimming.
The idea behind The Zest Life is to visit one of the UK’s most beautiful and wild locations where you can reconnect with Mother Earth, invigorate your senses, and reset your focus and clarity.
Expert open water swim coaches and yoga instructors lead their award-winning ‘yoga and wild swimming retreat’. On this 5-day experience, you’ll explore hidden wild swimming spots across the Lake District, and then unwind with restorative yoga.
Then, the 3-day yoga, cold-water, and breath retreat in North Wales introduces the benefits of cold-water immersion and guided breathwork. This November retreat is perfect for anyone looking to push themselves out of their comfort zone, boost resilience, and find inner peace in a truly unexpected way.
Final thoughts on the Best Yoga Retreats in the UK
I hope these recommendations have helped you find your ideal UK yoga retreat. Whatever you’re in to, sports, wellness, spirituality and friendship can all be found just around the corner. So what are you waiting for? Take the plunge and book yourself onto one of the UK’s best yoga retreats now!
Have you been on any great yoga retreats in the UK?
I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments below 🙂
If you’re considering heading to sunnier shores, there are also many great yoga retreats in Europe! Take a look at my recommendations for yoga holidays abroad.
- The Best Yoga Retreats in Spain
- The Best Yoga Retreats in Portugal
- The Best Yoga Retreats in Greece
- The Best Yoga Retreats in Italy
