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Sometimes you simply need to hit pause on the everyday rigamarole without blowing your entire PTO balance or paycheck. That’s where the weekend yoga retreat comes into play. These quick escapes offer all the grounding of an extended yoga retreat in a more doable dose. From cozy cabins in Texas to urban sanctuaries in the PNW, the following getaways allow you to rest and restore without dreading what awaits you on your return. (And, should you decide to return for a longer, more immersive experience, most can also deliver on that.)
Vita Pura Yoga
Sedona, Arizona
Nomadic yoga collective Vita Pura Yoga is based in Sedona yet offers signature retreat experiences nationwide. Their weekends in Saratoga Springs are set in a historic Victorian mansion featuring dreamy period details including wraparound porches and landscaped gardens. Daily schedules include classical hatha yoga sessions, guided breathwork, and mindful hikes through Saratoga Spa State Park, known for its mineral springs and forested trails. Their upcoming retreats run with openings from July through November.
Expanding Light Retreat
Nevada City, CA
Tucked into the forested foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, Expanding Light is a longtime fave for seekers of knowledge. Built around the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, most famously known for authoring Autobiography of a Yogi, the retreat center offers weekend programs featuring Ananda Yoga, a gentle, heart-centered style that incorporates affirmations and energy awareness.
Among their many weekend retreat offerings, there is a “First Timers’ Retreat” for those new to the practice as well as intensives on both The Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. For those seeking a more immersive experience, the Karma Yoga Ashram Program offers a 14-day stay combining service with spiritual study.
Xinalani Retreat
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Accessible only by boat, Xinalani Retreat sits on a secluded beach 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta. The eco-resort features 33 open-air rooms and casitas offering stunning views of either the ocean or jungle, multiple yoga studios, an oceanfront spa, and temazcal (traditional sweat lodge). The 3-day weekend yoga retreat package, available throughout summer, includes daily yoga classes, kayaking and snorkeling, massage, and round-trip transportation from the airport.
Retreat in the Pines
Mineola, Texas
Since 2004, Retreat in the Pines has been creating space for women to reconnect with themselves and each other in the quiet woods of East Texas. The weekend escapes range from cozy book club-style getaways to seasonal solstice and self-love summer camps, all centered around yoga, rest, and reflection. Most retreats are hosted at the peaceful ranch in Mineola, offering shared accommodations that foster a sense of community. With prices starting around $650, it’s one of the more affordable weekend yoga retreat options, proving that self-care doesn’t always come with a luxury price tag.
Cascada
Portland, Oregon
Cascada is a boutique, sustainability-focused hotel tucked into Portland’s Alberta Arts District. Just 20 minutes from the airport, Cascada is calming, urban wellness without feeling fussy. Guests have access to a light-filled studio space with a full schedule of complimentary classes: Hatha and Yin yoga, meditation, sound baths, and more. But the real showstopper is downstairs—a two-story underground spa with thermal soaking pools, steam rooms, and therapeutic amenities inspired by European bathhouses. You could easily spend a whole weekend indulging in the on-site perks, including a locally sourced café in the lobby and a stunning farm-to-table restaurant on the second floor. But if you’re craving a little city energy, Alberta Street’s galleries, vintage shops, and vegan bakeries are right outside. It’s the perfect spot for a DIY wellness weekend.
CIVANA
Carefree, Arizona
Nestled into the wide-open quiet of the Sonoran Desert, about 45 minutes from the Phoenix airport, Civana is a wellness resort that lets you take your retreat experience at your own pace. You can go fully solo, dropping into any one of their dozen daily classes and bespoke spa treatments, or you can opt into one of their curated “Journeys.” These themed retreats run throughout the year, bringing a little more structure and intention to your stay. The newest offering, Stars Align, builds your experience around your zodiac element, with aligned movement practices (like breathwork for air signs or chakra yoga for water), custom spa therapies, and nature rituals including desert bathing. Other journeys focus on sleep, mindfulness, and seasonal resets.
Sivananda Yoga Retreat House
Reith, Austria
If you’re a European yogi (or have a bit of extra travel time), the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House might be your calling. Perched among the breathtaking, rolling Tyrolean mountains of Austria, their sun-bathed yoga deck might have you singing to the hills just like Maria. They have multiple three-day retreats you can join, such as a “Yoga and Hiking”, “Yoga and Thought Power”, “Yoga & Vitality”, and many more. These microdose retreats feature a combination of targeted asana classes and dharma talks, with ample time for contemplation and scenic hikes. The vegetarian meals follow Ayurvedic principles, and the whole experience feels refreshingly stripped down. Munich and Innsbruck airports make the journey surprisingly direct, even if the inner work isn’t.
Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreat
Marbella, Spain
Located in the Andalucian countryside of Spain, just outside the glitzy beach town of Marbella, Shanti-Som is a small wellness hotel featuring open-air yoga spaces, walking trails, and lush gardens. Guests can choose from one of six focused retreat programs—yoga, healing, or relaxation, to name a few—each available year-round and bookable on your own schedule. The three-day yoga retreat includes twice-daily group classes, daily meditation, one spa treatment, and full access to facilities like the steam room and outdoor pool. It’s a peaceful and well-structured retreat that’s surprisingly accessible, thanks to direct flights to nearby Málaga.
Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Sonoma County, California
Set on 120 acres of misty coastal redwood forest, Ratna Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist retreat center that feels like a world unto itself. It’s as peaceful and awe-inspiring as you’d hope, complete with deer and candlelit temples tucked among the trees. The center is about a 2 1/2-hour trek from San Francisco, although the winding drive through wine country and redwoods is part of the magic. Ratna Ling offers a range of yoga and meditation retreats, many of which fit perfectly into a long weekend. Their offerings often blend movement with spiritual study, journaling, breathwork, and Buddhist philosophy.
Elohee
Blue Ridge Mountains, Georgia
Located on 220 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia, Elohee Retreat Center offers a range of weekend retreats focused on yoga, meditation, and personal development. The center’s signature “Rest and Relaxation” weekends feature yoga, meditation, guided nature hikes, and group bonfires. Accommodations are available in seven forest cottages or the six-bedroom Thanksgiving House. Facilities include the circular, seventeen-sided Mandala Hall for asana classes, a tea house, a reflection pond, and access to miles of hiking trails. Located approximately two hours from Atlanta, the center hosts retreats nearly every weekend, with programs designed to foster self-discovery and connection with nature.
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