Top 5 Luxury Yoga Retreats in Europe

Asia Gardens lets guests experience the feel of South East Asia without the long-haul flight. This retreat takes its name from the tropical gardens that surround it, creating a real sense of escape. With seven swimming pools, nine restaurants and a dedicated Asian therapies spa, there's lots to enjoy here.

The resort is located near Alicante, where you can enjoy warm weather in summer and stable temperatures year-round, without the tropical storms that parts of Asia naturally endure. Activities range from daily yoga and Tai Chi classes to exploring the gardens themselves, which are home to more than 300 species of plants and trees, 80% of which originate from Asia.

Unique botanical tours and wishing ceremonies are also on offer, creating a rare opportunity to experience Asia from a different perspective.

This luxury spa resort overlooks a picturesque private bay in Crete, an island which famously enjoys around 300 days of sunshine each year.

Home to the award-winning Six Senses Spa, the resort offers a range of holistic treatments and therapies designed to rejuvenate and relax the mind. Spa facilities are impressive and include a hydrotherapy pool, various saunas and an authentic Turkish hammam.

During your stay, you can also enjoy dedicated yoga, meditation and Pilates programmes, while making the most of the peaceful surroundings and beautiful sea and mountain views.

Known as the first yoga, surf and spa resort in Morocco and located on the beach in Taghazout, Paradise Plage offers surfing lessons and daily Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin yoga classes right on the beach.

Finish your days relaxing at the on-site spa, which has a wide range of treatments to choose from, or head for the atmospheric restaurant and bar, known for its made-to-order tagines.

Shanti-Som, set in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park near Marbella, combines luxury with an Asian-inspired style designed in keeping with Feng Shui principles. The retreat also respects its surroundings by incorporating local materials throughout, helping guests feel fully immersed in nature.

The gardens are beautifully designed, with waterfalls, fountains and streams set against a mountain backdrop. Altogether, it makes Shanti-Som an ideal luxury escape for yoga, relaxation and exploring.

Alpino Atlântico is a small and exclusive adults-only hotel on the beautiful island of Madeira, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The main focus at Alpino Atlântico is the healing power of Ayurveda. The Ayurveda Cure Centre offers authentic treatments based on this ancient system of medicine, aiming to balance mind and body through herbal therapies. Treatments are overseen by in-house Ayurvedic doctors, while yoga, meditation and Qi-Gong classes take place in the glass-fronted yoga studio.

From beginner to advanced, pared-back to opulent, discover our specially selected collection of Yoga Retreats below.