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The world's
yoga retreats,
curated for
women.
Hand-vetted across five destinations. The gold standard for women who choose their retreat with the same care they bring to their practice.
The World's Standard
20+
Curated retreats
5
Destinations
100%
Women-only focus
1
House retreat
Our Methodology
Five criteria.
No exceptions.
Every retreat listed on World's Yoga Retreats is assessed against these five standards — developed over years of personal practice and retreat attendance. If a retreat fails even one, it doesn't appear. Regardless of how popular, beautiful, or well-marketed it is.
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Qualified teachers
Lead teachers must hold a minimum 500-hour certification from a recognised lineage, with at least 3 years of active teaching experience.
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Women-appropriate setting
We assess accommodation safety, group dynamics, teacher communication style, and cultural context for solo female travellers.
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Honest, all-in pricing
The listed price includes accommodation, all meals, and all yoga sessions. Hidden costs discovered on arrival are a disqualification.
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Verified track record
We require evidence of at least 20 genuine attendee reviews, or a personal assessment visit by a member of our editorial team.
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Practice substance
Marketing aesthetics don't earn a listing. We look for real daily schedules, teacher lineage, and evidence of serious sustained practice.
Five destinations · One standard
Where the world practices
Each chosen for yoga lineage, retreat quality, and what it uniquely offers women.
Our Home
6 curated retreats
Rishikesh
The origin of yoga. Our home.
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4 curated retreats
Bali
Jungle healing, inner stillness.
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4 curated retreats
Kerala
Clinical Ayurveda, ancient lineage.
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4 curated retreats
Costa Rica
Embodied practice, jungle medicine.
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4 curated retreats
Portugal
Slow retreats under golden light.
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Find your retreat style
Not all retreats are created equal. Different destinations suit different women at different moments in their practice.
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Deep Immersion
Early mornings. Long sadhana. Minimal distractions. You want genuine transformation, not a yoga holiday.
For serious practitioners
Rishikesh, India
Healing & Restoration
Ayurvedic treatments, restorative yoga, nourishing food, and genuine rest. You're coming to rebuild from the inside out.
For recovery & deep rest
Kerala, India
Active & Embodied
Vinyasa, breathwork, surf, and movement in lush nature. Your practice should feel electric and fully alive.
For dynamic practitioners
Costa Rica
Slow & Scenic
Unhurried mornings, golden light, European ease. Practice should feel luxurious, not urgent.
For first-time retreats
Portugal
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Our Retreat
The World's Yoga Retreat
The retreat we run
ourselves.
We don't just curate other people's retreats — we run our own. Our house retreat in Rishikesh is built on the same five criteria we use to vet every listing on this site. Which means nothing is hidden, nothing is aesthetic-only, and every decision is made by practitioners, for practitioners.
Seven days. Small group. Women only. Hatha, Yin, and Yoga Nidra with our certified teachers in the place where yoga began.
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
From
$1,100 / person
Group
Women only
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The World's Editorial Standard
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"The difference between a good retreat and a transformative one is in the details most directories never mention."
World's Yoga Retreats — The standard for women
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Curated, not listed
We list 20–60 retreats globally. Every single one is hand-vetted against five non-negotiable criteria. If it doesn't pass, it doesn't appear.
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Women-first by design
Every retreat is assessed specifically for how well it serves women — from group dynamics and teacher framing to safety and cultural context.
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Radically transparent
We publish exactly what's included, what's excluded, and what you should budget additionally. No surprises on arrival.
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Our own retreat in Rishikesh
We don't just curate — we run. Our house retreat in Rishikesh is where we practice what we publish.
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Women Who've Practised With Us
What they said
★★★★★
"I've done retreats across four continents. World's Yoga Retreats is the only directory that genuinely understands what women need — not just aesthetics, but substance, safety, and real teaching lineage."
Priya M.
London · Rishikesh, 7 days
★★★★★
"The Kerala recommendation was precisely what I needed after a difficult year. The level of detail — what's actually included, the teacher's lineage, what to budget — meant no surprises on arrival."
Claire B.
Toronto · Kerala, 10 days
★★★★★
"Most yoga travel sites feel like they're selling me a holiday. This felt like advice from someone who actually practises. I'll never book a retreat any other way."
Sofía R.
Barcelona · Bali, 14 days
All reviews are from verified attendees of listed retreats
Seasonal Planning Guide
When to go
Every destination has a peak season for practice. Here's when to book.
Rishikesh
Best: Oct – March
Cool & clear
Peak season for serious practice
Bali
Best: May – Sep
Dry & warm
Ideal temps, low humidity
Kerala
Best: Nov – Feb
Post-monsoon
Best for Ayurveda treatments
Costa Rica
Best: Dec – April
Dry season
Lush jungle, perfect weather
Portugal
Best: Apr – Jun
Golden light
Shoulder season, avoid peak summer
Editorial · The World's Yoga Journal
From the journal
Retreat GuideFor Beginners 8 min read
What to Expect at Your First Women's Yoga Retreat
Most retreat brochures tell you about the sunrise yoga and the Balinese rice fields. Here's what they don't tell you — and what will actually help you decide.
Read the guideThe editorial standard trusted by discerning practitioners
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Retreats assessed
98%
Would recommend
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Editorial research
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