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Perfect positions: 20 best yoga holidays worldwide

October 17, 2018 6:50 pm Published by

Two new reviews for YOAS in the Observer / Guardian newspaper

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced yogi, these retreats offer the chance to improve your practice in a beautiful setting.

Cocoon, Portugal with Jess Horn
Start the day with meditation under the pine trees and end it with an (optional) skinny dip in the lake. Cocoon Portugal is a new retreat on a 275-acre coastal farm near the fishing village of Zambujeira do Mar. Co-owner and yoga teacher Anton Brandt has hosted retreats around the world. The converted farmhouse has room for 24, with indoor and outdoor shalas. The vibe is distinctly carefree. Sheep and goats roam the fields and chickens provide fresh eggs. There are homemade granolas and yogurt for breakfast and Mediterranean stews, Japanese curries and pizzas from the wood-fired oven for dinner. On the roster of yoga teachers from 2019 is Jess Horn from London who favours a slow vinyasa flow (3-10 August with yogaonashoestring.com). Between daily classes guests can hop on bikes to explore the Atlantic coast, which is 10 minutes away, or hike the stunning Coast Vicentina trail.

Jess’s next retreats: Goa, India 1-8 February 2019 | La Gomera, Canary Islands 8-15 June 2019Cocoon, Portugal 3-10 August 2019


Ibiza with Federica Clemente
Ibiza Moving Arts, an old farmhouse surrounded by forest, makes a beautiful base for Federica Clemente’s week-long retreat. Mixing yoga styles, from ashtanga to Iyengar, Federica brings a sense of playfulness and a wealth of knowledge to her classes. There are two free afternoons – allowing time for the pool and beach.

Federica’s next retreats: Ibiza 4-11 May 2019 | Kefalonia 11-18 June 2019

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