What better way to delve deeper into your yoga practice than going on a yoga retreat? These types of getaways are the perfect opportunity to enhance one’s skill and enjoy a serene escape at the same time. The scenic surroundings are another perk. Get ready to rejuvenate body, mind and soul at the following Long Island yoga retreats.
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2 Days Spring Renewal Yoga Retreat
Looking for a retreat but unable to commit to more than one night? West Babylon’s Yoga Darshana Center offers a one night and two-day retreat at the renowned Camp DeWolfe Retreat Center in Wading River. The weekend will include gentle yoga classes, yoga dance, as well as a yoga nidra meditation. Also check out the mindfulness meditation, devotional kirtan, nature walks and a sound healing and fire ceremony. All meals will be vegetarian. Rates start at $239. Where: 408 North Side Road, Wading River | When: Saturday April 28-Sunday, April 29 Click to go
Three Days Weekend Beach Town Yoga Retreat
Escape to the East End before tourist season begins with this detoxifying and relaxing retreat. In collaboration with Ideal Living Studio, Daunt’s Albatross Motel will host a weekend filled with yoga classes of various styles, including vinyasa, yin, restorative and buti yoga. Expect a session in Montauk’s famous salt cave, a workshop on nutrition, as well as an aromatherapy session, reiki healing and a free dinner in the town. Rates start at $756. Where: 44 South Elmwood Avenue, Montauk | When: Friday, May 11-Sunday, May 13 Click to go
A Weekend Retreat in Mindfulness Meditation
Another yoga retreat is taking over Camp DeWolfe when the Long Island Center for Mindfulness hosts its annual retreat right before summer. Open to beginners and those looking to go deeper into their yoga practice, the weekend will include meditation workshops, gentle hatha yoga and stretching. There will also be group discussions and exercises to help bring mindfulness into everyday life. Individualized meditation practices will be discussed, as well as the tools needed to make meditation a daily practice. Participants will also get tips on how to manage stress and learn the science behind rewiring the brain to gain confidence and peace. Rates start at $395. Where: 408 North Side Road, Wading River | When: Friday, June 8-Sunday, June 10 Click to go
Welcome Summer Goddess Retreat
Montauk’s Sole East Resort is a picturesque location for this retreat aimed at helping women enhance their practice. The resort, which is five minutes away from the beach and Montauk village, is loaded with amenities including a heated pool complete with a poolside lounge, flat screen TVs and iPod docks. Longtime yogi and SUP instructor Jessica Bellofatto, who has hosted retreats all over the world, is leading the pack. Offerings include two yoga classes a day (along with guided meditations), a SUP class (as well as time to explore on the paddle) and a mermaid salt scrub spa workshop with essential oils. A guided hike and beach walk are also on the schedule. Rates start at $1350. Where: 90 2nd House Road | When: Wednesday, June 13-Friday, June 15 Click to go