Yoga spots
5 breathtaking places for the sun salutation
Reducing stress, stretching and strengthening muscles, improving sleep, regulating hormone levels, supporting the immune system - there is hardly any area of our physical and mental health that yoga does not have a positive effect on. More and more resorts are offering the Indian movement teachings in the form of retreats or as an integral part of their wellness program. Yoga is a special experience at these five places in Europe:
Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, Crete/Greece
The wellness and sports program of the luxurious beach resort is an essential part of the hotel philosophy. Top-class Healing Masters from all over the world are invited to take part. From 24 to 29 May 2021, Dr. Patrick Broome will offer a yoga retreat to kick off the season. The German-American trained as a yoga teacher in New York back in 1999 and is now regarded as a pioneer of modern yoga in Germany, where he runs a studio in Munich and a training academy and cooperates with the national soccer team. www.daioscove.com
Six Senses Ibiza, Ibiza/Spain
The opening of the beautiful resort on the tranquil northern tip of Xarraca Bay is already eagerly awaited by wellness travelers; the time has finally come in July 2021. In the fall, the focus will be on deep spiritual experiences, with a series of exciting taster weekends and retreats for longer stays: with yoga, fitness and detox for body and mind. The impressive outdoor yoga deck can be used at any time and yoga sessions are part of the normal activity program. www.sixsenses.com
Hotel Wellington, Madrid/Spain
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has given some of its European member hotels a face lift, including the Hotel Wellington in one of Spain's most exclusive neighborhoods. One of the most exciting aspects of the approximately 8 million dollar renovation is the redesign of the luxurious Le Max Wellness Club Wellington spa. In addition to pools, saunas and treatments, bootcamp sessions, Pilates and high-quality yoga classes are offered in a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. www.preferredhotels.com
COMO Castello Del Nero, Tuscany/Italy
The COMO Shambhala Retreat brings Como's unique, 30-year-old mind-body-wellness philosophy to Tuscany. Therapeutic treatments, daily yoga, massage therapies and the health-oriented COMO Shambhala Cuisine make the time out here something special. The yoga studio is beautiful and flooded with sunlight - but if the weather permits, the session can be moved outside without further ado. The view of the world-famous Chianti wine region makes it even easier to relax. www.comohotels.com
Schloss Elmau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen/Germany
Surrounded by the beautiful Alpine landscape, guests can choose from a variety of different yoga classes. The hotel is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Affiliate Studio and therefore meets the highest standards. Retreats, an annual yoga summit and daily courses are offered in the light-flooded pavilion or in the yoga studio. The most outstanding teachers of popular yoga styles act as course leaders. Great: there is a special program for children. www.schloss-elmau.de
Text: Claudia Hilmbauer
