What to Expect on Your First Yoga Retreat

1. Yoga

This might sound like a no-brainer but there will be a lot of yoga involved! Your yoga classes can vary from Vinyasa, Hatha, to Ashtanga amongst others. Your classes will be led by experts who will adapt your classes to your level of flexibility and experience, so don’t worry if this is your fist go! Chances are your classes will be filled with other like-minded people who are new to this too.

2. Other activities

On your first yoga retreat you can expect a week filled with activities and fun, not just yoga! This varies completely based on where you are and what yoga retreat you choose to visit. Between yoga you can even try your hand at other classes such as Pilates, Zumba, dance and even cooking classes. If your retreat is near the ocean there may also be sea diving, surfing and other water activities as well.

3. Healthy eating

Yoga retreats and healthy eating usually comes hand in hand. Most retreats on Wellbeing Escapes use fresh and local produce that will allow you to taste the flavours of where you are staying in a healthy and balanced way. There is even a selection of vegetarian retreats to choose from too. However, most places cater to all diets and offer indulgent treats too so you’ll be able to treat yourself after a long day of downward dog!

4. Beautiful views and surroundings

Whatever your idea of a breathtaking view is, there is the perfect retreat for you. Whether you have chosen a yoga retreat on the beach or in the heart of the British countryside, you won’t be short of beautiful surroundings to explore or gaze out at. Most yoga retreats are in the heart of the countryside so you will be surrounded by fresh air, nature and a picture-perfect view.  

5. Digital detox

As most places are in the heart of the countryside you should also expect to be out of signal range. Some retreats are specifically designed for a digital detox with limited places in the accommodation offering wifi or service. What better way to switch off from the outside world? However, if you do have to use the internet, there is usually an access point somewhere in the retreat for you to use.

6. Like-minded people

Just as you are trying out something new, there will be others in exactly the same position, wondering what to expect from their first yoga retreat. If you are flying solo, why not try a solo yoga retreat? They offer a particularly social atmosphere with group classes and shared meal times so you can meet other yogi newbies. This makes a beautifully relaxed and supportive atmosphere that will mean you will come away with a host of new friends.

7. Change in your body and mind

After all the hard work you’ve been putting in at your yoga classes, you will be able to notice how much stronger and flexible you feel. But be warned, this is addictive so prepare yourself, you’ll be practicing in any spare minute you get when you return home. All the healthy eating you’ll be doing on your yoga retreat will also leave you feeling energised, detoxed and refreshed, what a perfect way to return home. In addition to all of the physical changes, you can expect on your first retreat to return feeling mentally and emotionally detoxed with a fresh outlook on life and ready to book your next one.

If you want to find out what to pack, you can read our ‘What to Pack For a Yoga Retreat’ blog post here.