Signs It's Time For Your Next Yoga Retreat

Feeling tired and unable to relax? Looking for a vacation that’ll have you going home feeling refreshed instead of even more exhausted? Maybe it’s time for a yoga retreat!

Sometimes work and life can bring us down, to a point where no matter what we do we can’t seem to reenergize and get on top of things. Exercising might be the last thing you feel like doing, but yoga is known for helping you to relax and sleep better, and the benefits of a yoga retreat could be just what you need to get back on track.

Here are some warning signs that it might be time to take the plunge and book a yoga retreat!

You're feeling exhausted

There’s feeling a little tired after a restless nights sleep, and then there’s the kind of exhaustion that comes from going far too long running on almost nothing at all. With the stresses of work and home life, it’s not surprising that you might be feeling depleted. Feeling this way can cause us to become stressed and short tempered.

Certain yoga poses are known to help reduce fatigue and increase our energy levels. Attending a yoga retreat means getting away from it all and having no choice but to take the time to relax, reconnect, and catch up on that much-deserved rest.

You feel stressed and it’s getting you down

Although we may be lucky to live with many of life’s comforts, it can come at a cost to our health and wellbeing through a build up of stress. You might feel like you’re having “first world problems” but that doesn’t mean they won’t leave you feeling run down.

In turn, stress can lead to making poor nutrition or lifestyle choices, which becomes a vicious circle when we fail to feel better about ourselves. Taking the time to eat the healthy, nourishing food usually available on yoga retreats, and spending your time actively working on destressing could be just what you need.

You find it hard to relax

If you’re constantly feeling like you can’t get on top of an ever-growing to-do list then it’s not surprising that you’d find it hard to relax, even if you have the opportunity to try! Not remembering the last time you actually relaxed is definitely a sign that it’s time for a yoga retreat.

It’s easy to get caught up in all the things we need to do and forget to pause for awhile. Practicing daily on a yoga retreat will help to get you back in the groove of taking time for yourself.

There are aches and pains that won't let up

Even if you regularly practice yoga and engage in these yoga poses you can do at your desk you’ll still find that you can have aches and pains. Take a week out for your usual routine and find ways to release the tension with a yoga retreat.

You love yoga

If you’re a yogi who loves going on retreat, then you don’t need a sign to tell you it’s time for the next one! But you don’t have to love yoga to go on a yoga retreat. Attending a yoga retreat is a great way to deepen your practice, no matter if you’re a beginner or seasoned yogi. A yoga retreat will make you feel more flexible and stronger and really connect to your breathing and yoga practice.

On a yoga retreat you’ll make new friends and extend your yoga community. Meeting like-minded people and staying in touch is a great way to continue the retreat feeling after you’re back home.

You’ve thought about taking a break

It’s a sure sign it’s time for your next yoga retreat if you’ve already thought about taking a vacation! Get ready for your next retreat before you reach a breaking point. Don't just find ways to stay healthy on your next vacation, make the whole vacation about your wellbeing. Instead of a vacation that just has you sitting on the beach, feel yourself really unwind with a yoga retreat.

You feel emotionally imbalanced

When your emotions are all over the place it can really affect the other aspects of your life. Your family and friends may not understand what’s wrong and this can cause tension, and your thoughts can work to make you feel worse than you already do.

There are many different reasons we can become imbalanced in our emotions, but it’s a sign that a yoga retreat might be in order. This will give you the chance to work through what’s bothering you by giving you personal space for reflection and a supportive environment.

You feel stuck in your exercise routine

Do your yoga sessions feel like your only escape from the bustle of your daily life? Even if this is the case, you can become stuck in a routine of attending yoga classes and not carry your wellness habits into other aspects of your life, or not feel like you’re moving forward with your practice. Booking a yoga retreat will give you the opportunity to transform for a week, teach you wellness practices that you can bring away with your to other aspects of your life than just yoga classes, and take your practice to the next level.

You’re looking for a meaningful vacation

Wellness travel is all about going on a vacation with more meaning, that promotes your health and wellbeing. A yoga retreat will provide that opportunity and allow you to experience new sights and immerse yourself in a local culture.

Make the most of your time away from practice sessions to open your eyes to a different world and form new connections with like-minded individuals. While you can do this on any vacation, a yoga retreat specifically puts you in situations to do so, with fellow retreat attendees and through the connections the retreat center and instructor have within the community.

If you found yourself nodding along to any of these signs that it's time for your next yoga retreat, then check out the retreats we have on offer. Or if you’re an instructor thinking it’s time to plan your next yoga retreat, then take a look at our resources for retreat leaders and create your trip for free!