Teacher training
Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh: How to Choose the Right School
Rishikesh is where thousands of yoga teachers begin. Here's how to pick a school, a season and an area, from people who live a short drive away.
5 min read
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Guides to retreats and yoga teacher trainings
Where to go, when, what it costs and how to choose: honest, practical guides to yoga retreats, meditation and teacher trainings around the world.
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Destinations
Yoga Retreats in Ubud, Bali: The Complete Guide
Rice terraces, jungle rivers and temple ceremonies: Ubud has been Bali's spiritual centre for generations. Here's how to plan a retreat there.
4 min read
Teacher training
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: What You Learn, What It Costs, and Where to Go
The 200-hour training is the foundation of a yoga teaching career, and a life-changing month even if you never teach. Here's what to expect.
4 min read
Destinations
The Best Places for a Yoga Retreat in India
Yoga was born in India, and every region practises it differently. Here's where to go, when, and what each place does best.
4 min read
Teacher training
Yoga Teacher Training in Bali: Ubud, Canggu and Beyond
Bali is one of the most popular places in the world to become a yoga teacher. Here's how to choose the right area, season and school.
4 min read
Destinations
Yoga Retreats in Canada: From the Rockies to the Laurentians
Lakes, forests, mountains and wild coastline: Canada is made for retreats that put nature at the centre of practice.
4 min read
Meditation
Silent Meditation Retreats and Vipassana: A Beginner's Guide
Days without speaking, reading or your phone. Silent retreats are among the hardest and most rewarding things you can do. Here's what to expect.
4 min read
Wellness
Ayurveda Retreats in Kerala: Panchakarma, Seasons and How to Choose
Kerala is the home of Ayurveda. Here's what a real treatment programme involves, and how to choose a centre that does it properly.
4 min read
Destinations
Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica: Nosara, Santa Teresa and the Pacific Coast
Jungle meets ocean on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Here's how to choose between Nosara, Santa Teresa and the south, and when to go.
4 min read
Planning
Your First Yoga Retreat: A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Well
You don't need to be flexible, experienced or spiritual to love a yoga retreat. Here's how to choose your first one.
4 min read
Meditation
Meditation Retreats in Thailand: Temples, Islands and Mountain Centres
From monasteries where you dress in white to island wellness resorts, Thailand has a meditation retreat for every level.
4 min read
Destinations
Yoga Retreats in Portugal: The Algarve, Ericeira, Sintra and the Alentejo
Atlantic light, cliffs, surf and long lunches: Portugal has become Europe's favourite place for a yoga retreat. Here's where to go.
4 min read
Teacher training
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Is It Right for You?
You've taught for a while and want to go deeper. Here's what an advanced 300-hour training gives you, and how to choose one.
4 min read
Destinations
Yoga and Meditation Retreats in Nepal: Pokhara, Kathmandu and the Himalaya
Himalayan views, Buddhist monasteries and lakeside shalas: Nepal is one of the most affordable and inspiring places for a retreat.
4 min read
Destinations
Yoga Retreats in Goa: North vs South, Seasons and Teacher Trainings
Every winter, Goa's beaches fill with shalas, sound baths and teacher trainings. Here's how to choose your corner of the coast.
4 min read
Planning
How Much Does a Yoga Retreat Cost? A Realistic Budget Guide
From a USD 300 week in Nepal to a luxury villa in Bali: what you'll really pay for a yoga retreat, and how to budget for it.
4 min read