5 Amazing Yoga Retreats for Winter and Christmas

It’s been a yearly tradition to write about some of my favourite Christmas traditions: going on a retreat during the Holidays! You can read down below why you should make it yours too!

Why a Yoga Retreat Should Be Your New Favourite Christmas Tradition

But first to answer probably a burning question you have: Why on earth should I go on a Christmas or New Year’s Yoga retreat?!

There are a couple of reasons that I could address here. First of all. Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than this with other people?! If you are alone, and there is no shame in admitting that not everyone has a family to spend time with during the Holidays. And therefore it’s great to celebrate it with other people.

Of course, a Christmas yoga retreat isn’t just to party and celebrate. It’s more than that. Because you’ll be taking a journey inwards it’s good to keep in mind that it’s not going to be a boozy Christmas and or New Year’s Eve. You’ll be moving around, doing meditation and so much more during these retreats. Making it a very conscious way of celebrating. It’s basically celebrating you! To make sure that your batteries get a great recharge for the year to come!

Another reason why it might be nice to go on a retreat during the Holiday period is that you’ll just get something different. How many people can say that they’ve broken the rut and done things a bit differently?

For me personally, I’m not such a big fan of the Holidays as I always overstuff myself with food and don’t have any money at all by the end of it to make sure I buy food for the month of January. Therefore, this is just the ideal gift for me.

What to Pack for A Christmas Yoga Retreat

Packing for a winter vacation is a bit different then for a summer one. Although, it does depend on where you’ll be going.

Places near the equator are going to be fine, temperatures are quite constant there, making it very enjoyable. Most equatorial countries are also located near a warm ocean stream, so it might even be enjoyable to go for a swim.

However, if you are planning go North and you’d like to see the snow or bare the cold, it might be good to book yourself a suitcase. I know it’s way cheaper to just travel with your hand luggage, but you’ll need to be packing your sweaters and trousers!

What else should you be putting on your holiday packing list for yogis though?

Well, it’s always good to stay in touch with the retreat organizers. You really don’t want to take everything you own that is yoga related. Of course, take enough comfortable clothing (warm clothing included!) that can be used both out and inside. Of course, if the organizers are saying that they won’t be doing any outside activity, you can leave the sweaters at home.

Same goes for props and even yoga mats. Ask if they are going to be available at the retreat place. We all know your props are an amazing tool to have, but they are quite hard to take with you. Especially if you only have one suitcase available.

And that goes for your mat as well. I’m quite attached to my mat, but it’s an XL mat which won’t fit my bag at all. Therefore I’ve got myself a travel mat. Great for short practices, or to put on a nice and soft surface, but not for a full on yoga practice.

And then last of all. It’s the Holiday season, so maybe you’ll find it in you to share? You can take a little something for your yoga teacher, or even for your fellow participants. It doesn’t need to be something big. You can just make something yourself or buy something small. This all is in line with the Christmas season.

How To Find The Perfect Christmas Yoga Retreat For You

Well, the how might be a bit easier. Because you can just scroll down below to find your ideal Holiday Yoga Retreat!

So just sit back and relax.