Are you looking for a pre-Christmas pick me up? A yoga retreat is a great gift to give yourself to feel the gratitude for all the experiences life has given you.
Here’s our recommendations on pre-Christmas Yoga holidays and wellbeing breaks in November and December to help you prepare for the festivities ahead.
Pre Christmas Retreats in England & Wales
Autumn Yoga and Wellness Retreat East Sussex
Dates: 19th – 21st November
Come and join us this autumn for our yoga retreat in East Sussex in our very own gorgeous family-owned cosy eco-home. Designed with living at one with nature and the environment in mind, our eco-house is fully sustainable.
Situated between the South Downs and the High Weald it is an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are surrounded by rolling hills and stunning views where you can enjoy a long walk or enjoy a visit to local historical villages and have tea and cake or simply relax at our secluded retreat and take time to relax and watch the world go by.
Yoga is in the yoga barn, with large windows that open up to the sounds of birdsong and views of the meadow. With yoga twice a day, daily silent walks, afternoon walks in surrounding woodlands or up high on the South Downs with stunning views and delicious vegan seasonal food and open fires this retreat is the perfect way to while away a weekend.
Rested Mama Retreat at Hollwell Holistic Centre, Devon
Dates: 12th – 14th November
This Rested Mama retreat at Hollwell Holistic Retreat Centre has been curated for Mum’s by a Mum. By a woman who thinks Mum’s are amazing and knows first hand how supportive yoga and meditation is for daily parental life so can’t wait to share these practices to support you.
To incredible caregivers of young children, this retreat is for you. Fulfilling the role of Mother is amazing and challenging in equal measure. Time, space and energy to consistently look after our wellbeing is often lacking. It is so easy to lose our sense of Self in this 24hr role.
You might have a baby who no longer needs Mama for feeds, a toddler, or primary aged children. You give so much to others, so would love time to honour yourself and all this love that you share. This is time for you to share the love inwards. Space and time to nurture your physical, mental and emotional self, to reflect and recharge within a beautiful holistic retreat centre in Devon.
Delving into morning and evening nurturing, mindful and bodyful yoga and meditation practices, let’s move and pause, rest and release, journal and sit, listening to feelings and whisperings of the heart that might not always have the chance to be heard.
Let’s come together and create community within a small group of amazing Mama’s. Chat, laugh and listen, connect and take time alone to stroll and ponder – or even take an uninterrupted nap. Bliss.
With plenty of free time to carve as you wish, stroll the 5 acres of land, nap, read, sip tea, chat, and enjoy a wonderful one hour holistic or deep tissue massage with Imogen (if this is within your booking option – see below). The North Devon coast is also a short drive away.
After dinner, the Sauna Garden awaits, complete with a woodfired sauna plus outdoor ‘plunge’ shower and hot showers to enjoy. Fires, indoor or out, weather allowing, will keep us cosy under the dark starry skies.
Health & Wellness Retreat at Slaley Hall, Northumberland
Dates: 17th – 19th November
Take control of your health with on this wellness retreat with Kate Chartres and Jude Willson from Ishi Holistic Therapies.
You’ll enjoy a two night stay in a private room at the beautiful Slaley Hall, a 4-star hotel nestled in the heart of Northumberland’s tranquil countryside while engaging in a range of treatments designed to elevate your wellness. Enjoy free access to the spa including heating pool, sauna and steam room.
The retreat includes two days of non-disclosure group therapy, four sessions of EMDR therapy, four sessions of hypnosis along with breakout coaching and a yoga session.
You’ll learn about the impact of stress on the body and how to reduce inflammation, along with practical techniques designed to help you let go of stress that you can take with you after the retreat.
Luxury Yoga Weekend in Bedfordshire
Dates: 20th – 22nd November
Escape to the peace and tranquillity of this very special historic 17th Century Manor for a wonderfully rejuvenating and replenishing pre-Christmas yoga weekend with Jeff Phenix. This beautiful, luxurious venue offers a peaceful, rural setting perfect to deepen your understanding of yoga and meditation, nurture your body with fresh and delicious vegetarian food, enjoy gorgeous country walks and indulge yourself with a massage.
By taking time out of your everyday life you can leave feeling recharged, reconnected and able to interact with the world in a more balanced and loving way.
Between yoga sessions and mealtimes, you are free to do as you wish. There is time to relax with a book in one of the comfortable lounges, chat with new friends, enjoy the lovely grounds, take a walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside or if you prefer just find time be to be on your own and relax.
There will also be a therapist offering massages and other treatments so you can treat yourself if you wish. Tofte Manor also has its own labyrinth, the grounds are anchored with beautiful crystals which create a unique energy and space perfect for peaceful reflection and quiet time.
Winter Wellbeing Day at The Swansea Wellbeing Centre
Dates: 11th December
Press pause on your busy life and mind to join us on this cosy winter wellbeing day retreat. From the moment you enter the beautiful and tranquil venue, the Swansea Wellbeing Centre, you will be looked after by your hosts Cassie Watts and Kirsten Huesch.
Cassie practises Rapid Transformational Therapy, guiding women to rewild their self-esteem, self confidence and relationship with their inner child.
Cassie has been coaching women for four years, giving them the tools to live in a more natural, mindful and joyful way.
Kirsten has had a passion for cooking for as long as she can remember, cooking side by side with her mum.
Growing tired of the corporate world, Kirsten knew creating nourishing culinary dishes was what she wanted to do. Kirsten is now an international retreat chef and she will be working her magic just for you.
Alongside Cassie and Kirsten a number of amazing women will share their expertise with you: be it showcasing the magic of gong baths or the transformative joy that is yoga.
Together we will spend a sumptuous afternoon of nourishing plant based food, juices and warming drinks, transformative yoga, a mini Rapid Transformational Therapy Session, a magical gong bath, essential oils, more mini workshops and a gorgeous goody bag to go home with.
There will be time to reflect, go inwards but also to connect, learn, laugh and share with likeminded women. You will leave feeling renewed, full of self love and ready for the Christmas period.
Adventure and Relax Yoga Holiday Marrakech
Dates: 20th – 27th November
This November, come and stay with us for a week on our autumn yoga holiday Marrakech, Morocco. With temperatures reaching 23 degrees and clear sunny days it is a perfect break away from the colder darker days of the Northern hemisphere.
Only a 20-minute drive into the heart of the old city of Marrakech and the souks, spend a day exploring and shopping here (for your Xmas presents maybe?!) or relax at our authentically designed and furnished Berber retreat hotel.
A spacious hotel with two yoga spaces, two pools, plenty of outdoor lounging space and Moroccan courtyards with bourgainvilea romantically spilling over from private balconies, you can spend the day here unwinding from your busy day to day life, surrounded by views of the Atlas mountains.
There are plenty of other activities to do if you wish to be more active and adventurous; take a day trip to the stunning blue and white city of Essouira – where Jimi Hendrix wrote the song purple haze; or take a day trip to the Atlas Mountains and visit Berber villages or experience the dessert.
Whatever it is you decide to do, there are two hours of yoga in the morning and 1.5 hours practise in the evening in the outdoor yoga shala to re-energise and revitalise throughout the week.
Enjoy three meals a day and fabulous massage and other treatments in the spa area, with hammam and hot tub. Float back to your room or relax by the pool or in one of the many courtyards. It is your holiday so be as active or relaxed as you like.
Pre Christmas Retreats in Italy
Luxury Venice Yoga, Culture & Creativity Retreat in Venice
Dates: 1st – 6th November
We’re returning to our annual retreat in Venice, Italy – and we’ve added some fun new surprises. This enchanting city is the backdrop of a magical retreat – with daily yoga, creativity workshops, day trips, spas, masks, sites, gondolas, and gourmet meals.
Come away with us for a week in the magical part of Italy known as Venezia! Venice is a place unlike any other in the world, and to see it is to transport yourself back to the days of Casanova, masked balls, and Carnevale.
Oh, but there is so much more to Venice than what the usual tourist visit can offer. Our yoga retreat will allow for a deeper knowledge of Venice, its canals, and neighboring islands. We’re so excited to offer this retreat during a unique time to visit this amazing city – as it’s out of the main tourist season so you can get a deeper view into the local life.
This is one of our continued collaborations with Julian Hyzler from EASEL&LENS to combine a look at creative focus with art projects in sketching and “ifonography” (smartphone photography) throughout the week.
Yoga and meditation classes will be held daily to prepare our bodies and minds to find the calm in the magic that is Venice – and then these art projects will help us find news ways of seeing – both yoga and art working together to find focus in the many layers of history, water, and beauty of the Venetian landscape.
You will get to experience all the major forms of water transportation that the city offers, and there’s also plenty of time to explore on your own as well.
Food, Yoga and Wine Retreat in Verona
Dates: 15th – 21st November
This Wine & Wellness retreat in Verona happens only once a year! You’ll enjoy yoga and curated cultural and culinary experiences in this amazing region.
It begins on Sunday, November 15, 2021. We invite you to arrive at our villa any time after 3 pm, so you can join the delectable welcome dinner Sunday evening.
Each weekday you’ll sweat and flow with a morning Lakshmi Rising Hatha Vinyasa class in the panoramic sun room facing the park. You’ll have a single or double room in the Villa dei Cipressi. The grand estate, recognised as a Heritage Site, spreads out over 28 hectares including vineyards, olive groves and gardens with Villa dei Cipressi centred as the crown jewel.
Enjoy curated cultural and culinary experiences in this amazing region, until your departure on Saturday, November 21, after breakfast.
The history and natural beauty make it a perfect site for a fabulous wellness-infused adventure. Endless excursion possibilities exist, including a trip to the incomparably beautiful city of Venice; a spa experience at Terme di Sirmione Thermal Spa; a day of culture and history in Verona (Romeo & Juliet’s hometown!); and, of course, fantastic wining and dining.
Pre Christmas Retreats in Spain
6 Day Yoga, Meditation and Hiking Retreat in Mallorca
Dates: 16 – 21 November/14 – 19 December
Travel to Mallorca and enjoy the autumn and winter sunshine. 6 days filled with yoga, meditation, walking, hiking and experiencing local life.
This retreat in Mallorca is for YOU, if you are looking for a local, yet luxury experience, with authenticity. A relaxing yoga journey at an exquisite boutique hotel, in a quiet mountain village. The picturesque town of Selva sits at the base of the Tramuntana Mountain range.
This impressive backdrop adds another dimension to an already attractive little village. It provides visitors with relaxation and seclusion while experiencing a slice of genuine rural Mallorca. Selva has retained its pre-tourist feel, making it a virtually unique proposition in a world of increasing development.
It’s relaxed vibe makes it ideal for a yoga retreat location, as well as a great starting point for hiking and cycling tours. The retreat is ideal for those seeking privacy and couples or groups of friends. The retreat is limited to 8 guests only, to make sure you are safe and well taken care of.
Rejuvenating Yoga and Pilates Retreat, Fuerteventura
Dates: open all year
Join us year round at our Surya retreat, on the sun-blessed island of Fuerteventura, with epic sand dunes rolling down into the turquoise ocean, breathtaking white-sand beaches and dramatic volcanic sunsets.
More than just a holiday, we are here to support you in your wellbeing journey, making you feel at ease from the moment you arrive. Relax and revitalise at Surya, one of Europe’s leading yoga and pilates retreats in the Canary Islands.
Stretch and strengthen your body and mind and bring yourself back into balance with a unique blend of yoga, pilates and meditation. Enjoy mouthwatering vegetarian meals, holistic massages and stunning sunsets over the volcanoes.
Our seven night Yoga and Pilates retreats run every week from Saturday to Saturday. They are designed to help reduce stress, improve fitness and vitality and most importantly take time for you. Perfect for all levels from beginner to advanced practitioners.
The diverse and full weekly schedule (over 21 classroom hours) is delivered at a pace that allows you to do it all and still have ample time for additional therapies and exploration, or be more selective and just relax– we know it’s your holiday, you decide.
You can also develop your practice with a private class with our world-class instructors or add a surf course, join excursions and cycling trips.
For relaxation, healing and pampering we include an hour massage in your programme, plus we have a team of experienced therapists offering complementary therapies such as ayurvedic consultations and reiki, holistic and sports massage and beauty treatments.
Winter Yoga Soul Time Retreat
Dates: 6th – 13th December
Indian proverb: “We have to rest from time to time and wait until our souls have caught up with us again. A time for you and a time to be a good friend to yourself and perhaps a get away from everyday life, away from commitments and a fully structured day and towards spontaneity, easy flow and calm.
Yoga Soul Time is a program that you adapt to your needs. Design every day. Custom fit your plans. The Soul Time Week Retreat brings good times with some group activities, individual work opportunities and customisable options. However, if one is looking for structure and rhythm, we have programs with enjoyable activities. The Soul Time weeks are for small groups (maximum of 8 participants).
We invite you to the journey of self on the mediterranean coast. Our centre is within walking distance to the beautiful, sandy beach as well as to the magic medieval centre of Altafulla. We are surrounded by beautiful nature, including protected, natural resorts and pine forests.
Pre Christmas Retreats in Greece and Cyprus
7 Day Sun Kissed Yoga Holidays, Cyprus
Dates: open all year
This seven day yoga holiday in Cyprus offers you the unique opportunity to live in a traditional stone-built village home, stroll along the narrow cobbled paths to the village square, have a coffee in the local coffee shop… and settle into an easy-going Mediterranean lifestyle that respects and nurtures timeless traditions.
A fun filled week with something to suit everyone, take the next step along your path of self-discovery through the practice of Hatha yoga, physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation and relaxation with our team of professional yoga teachers!
Relax and unwind in the comfort of one of Cyprus Villages tastefully restored traditional village houses far away from mass tourism. The houses and apartments are located in and around the village of Tochni.
Tochni is set in the country approximately 10 km from the beach and 30 km from Limassol. Spend your free time either reflecting quietly or take part in the varied activities on offer. Leave feeling renewed with a greatly enhanced sense of wellbeing and positivity.
3 Night Feel Alive Again Retreat at Euphoria Retreat
Dates: 11 – 14 November / 9 – 12 December
We invite you to explore Euphoria Retreat, Europe’s leading wellbeing destination spa hotel. Step away from your normal life and discover an unparalleled health and fitness retreat where the food, treatments, activities and facilities combine to create one of the world’s ultimate healthy holidays. Both healing and holistic – your ideal Greek spa getaway awaits.
Euphoria Retreat is not just a hotel. Come here to discover a healing philosophy which aims to both energise and balance you. Explore our spa building, an architectural wonder, and delve into our wellness programs.
Designed to restore and reignite, this three-night post-pandemic group programme can be added and layered to one of our existing programmes or enjoyed by itself and customised with additional treatments. Your itinerary takes place for 3 hours every morning, leaving your afternoons free.
This programme aims to release the negative emotions, stress, tension and anxiety that have built up, perhaps even sub consciously, during the time of the pandemic.
Combining meditation, breath-work and body work, journaling, creativity, symbolism and surprises, you will be nurtured back to feeling like yourself again – renewed, restored and re-energised.
Perhaps you’ve had too much time alone, or too little time alone. Perhaps you feel to have been living with panic and fear for too long. Or you would like to reimagine your life’s purpose.
This programme will help you to feel safe and secure and ready to start a new chapter full of optimism, passion and intent. Leave with your body and mind in connection, your heart open, the past behind you.
Yoga, Wellness and Cooking Retreat, Ionian Islands, Kefalonia
Dates: 19-24 November & 10-15 December
Help your body relax with combining therapeutic treatments while surrounded by nature. Improve your well-being and minimize stress. Meditation and other alternative therapies are used to centre and balance your energy.
Rejuvenate your body inside and out on this holiday in our small picturesque olive grove on Kefalonia island.
Experience authentic Greek food and hospitality. Christina and Elias are guiding guests on harvesting, drying and storing fresh sage, oregano and rosemary. Plus you can try your hand at making local favorites such as dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), stuffed eggplants or tomatoes, spanakopita, mousaka, zucchini and tomato fritters, along with oven-roasted lamb. You can stay longer upon request.
Pre Christmas Retreats in the Caribbean
7 Night Tranquility Retreat , Petit St Vincent, Grenadine Island
Dates: Flexible
Located in the southern tip of the Grenadines, our exclusive Caribbean Island retreat is more than just a luxury holiday, it’s a tropical escape
With just 22 spacious one bedroom cottages and two bedroom beach villas, you can enjoy the privacy you desire with gorgeous views of the Caribbean sea. 115 acres of soft rolling hills, sandy white beaches and lush tropical flora await you at Petit St Vincent.
Called one of the world’s most enchanting hideaways, Petit St. Vincent offers an unparalleled vacation for people who seek privacy amid natural beauty, coupled with the luxurious comforts and service of a stellar resort.
The tranquility package offers calming treatments and massages in our a Balinese-run luxury spa and wellness center, yoga classes and a sunset cruise—all designed to reinvigorate your entire being.
For a Christmas or New Year Yoga Retreat celebration you can read our recommendations here.
Having trouble choosing? Email us at [email protected] and we will help you find and book your perfect retreat. Check out our new Wellness Travel Shop for all your what to pack for a retreat needs and start creating that Christmas wish list.
